Did Vikrant Massey Just Dedicate His National Award to Marginalized Communities?

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Key Takeaways
- Vikrant Massey wins the National Award for Best Actor.
- He dedicates the award to marginalized communities.
- Expressions of gratitude to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the jury.
- Recognition of the audience's support for his performances.
- Highlights the role of cinema in advocating social change.
Mumbai, Aug 1 (NationPress) Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey has received the National Award for Best Actor for his remarkable performance in the unexpected hit film '12th Fail'. Following this achievement, he has shared his thoughts on the recognition.
The actor, who shares this accolade with renowned superstar Shah Rukh Khan, expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
In his statement, he remarked, “I extend my gratitude to the Honourable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the NFDC, and all the esteemed jury members of the 71st National Film Awards for deeming my performance worthy of this honor. I also wish to acknowledge Shri Vidhu Vinod Chopra ji for presenting me with this amazing opportunity. Today marks the realization of a dream for a 20-year-old boy.”
He continued, “I am deeply thankful to the audiences for cherishing my performances and for endorsing this film with such affection. It’s an honor to share my first National Award with an icon like Shah Rukh Khan.”
“Finally, I dedicate this award to all the marginalized people in our society — those who are often overlooked, and those who struggle against the socio-economic challenges of our country every single day,” he concluded.
Vikrant made his Hindi film debut in Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Lootera', alongside Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha, portraying Ranveer’s assistant and friend, Devdas. In 2015, he appeared in a supporting role opposite Ridhima Sud in Zoya Akhtar's ensemble family comedy-drama 'Dil Dhadakne Do'.
This film featured stars like Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Singh, Anushka Sharma, and Farhan Akhtar in leading roles.
While Vikrant was honored for his role in '12th Fail', SRK received accolades for his performance in the blockbuster 'Jawan', directed by Atlee.