Did Vikrant Massey Just Experience His 'Proudest Moment' with a National Award?

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Key Takeaways
- Vikrant Massey received the National Award for 'Best Actor'.
- The award was for his performance in '12th Fail'.
- He dedicated the award to marginalized communities.
- His portrayal of a real-life character received significant praise.
- Vikrant shared the award with Shah Rukh Khan.
Mumbai, Sep 23 (NationPress) Vikrant Massey was honored with the National Award for 'Best Actor' for his remarkable performance in '12th Fail', presented by the President of India during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
In his remarks about this esteemed recognition, Vikrant described winning the renowned award as "an experience beyond imagination".
He reflected on the significance of this achievement, stating, “Receiving the National Award is the proudest moment of my life. It’s a dream envisioned by a 20-year-old and to witness it become a reality is simply surreal. Sharing this joy with my beloved mother and wife is another dream that I am thankful to have lived today.”
He assured his audience, “If this award reflects my commitment to the craft, I aspire to continue deserving the trust and time of my viewers — to enhance my skills with every endeavor, and to entertain and educate through the privileged medium of cinema and media that I am lucky to be a part of.”
Vikrant skillfully portrayed IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma in '12th Fail', earning widespread acclaim for his genuine, profound, and emotionally charged performance.
Previously, the 38-year-old actor expressed his gratitude towards the audience for their support of '12th Fail', stating, “I am forever thankful to the viewers for their affection towards my performances and for promoting this film with such warmth. It is a privilege to share my inaugural National Award with an icon like Shah Rukh Khan.”
He dedicated his National Award to the marginalized communities in society, saying, “I dedicate this award to all those overlooked individuals in our society — those who are constantly battling the socio-economic challenges of our nation every single day.”
Vikrant shared the 'Best Actor' accolade with Shah Rukh Khan, who was recognized for his role in 'Jawan'.
Looking ahead, Vikrant is set to portray the spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the eagerly anticipated biopic 'White'.