Vikrant Massey, who debuted in Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha’s ‘Lootera’ seven years ago, recently tweeted about a fairness cream brand.When asked about his recent tweet where he asked when will the system be fair, he said, “That was about the hierarchical system in the industry and making a film with a popular star is alright as film-making is a business, after all. But with regards to the tweet, I was saying that the other actors should have been invited as well. It has happened to me too. I remember, I was nominated for the Best Actor Jury category in a popular award function, but wasn’t invited to the event. So, should I be hurt by that? No. It doesn’t matter to me kyunki system hi aisa hai. I am only focused on work.”
Fair & Lovely se FAIR toh hata diya…
Par yeh system kab FAIR hoga??? https://t.co/fBYeM0ICij— Vikrant Massey (@masseysahib) June 30, 2020
Massey, last seen with Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak says, “When I made my transition from TV to films, I knew I would have my fair share of struggle but I am lucky that things were easier than expected.” Adding on he said, “When you start off, beggars can’t be choosers and back then, TV actors weren’t given much importance. I was told that TV actors ka kuch nahin hoga films mein. In fact, I auditioned for Lootera and was rejected but, later the actor who was signed on to play the friend in the film couldn’t do it and the makers called me 20 days before the shoot. So, that was sheer luck. My attempt paid off. A career in Bollywood is a mix of luck, opportunities you get, choices you make and your talent. Instead of saying, mauka nahin milta, one should turn every challenge into an opportunity. I am thankful to all the makers who saw potential in me and cast me in substantial roles. That led to other filmmakers offering better roles.”
Talking on the debate that sparked on nepotism and ‘insiders vs outsiders’, he says, “Nepotism exists everywhere. One might get a few chances, but you have to prove yourself. There are a number of insiders, who didn’t get film offers after a few of their films flopped. Life is all about choices. I hoped to break the mould and get noticed in films, which is why I chose to be part of good films and work with talented makers, even if my roles were small. Being an outsider, you have no one to guide you, so you have to rely on your wits. There are no second chances there.”
