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‘Wish they hadn’t killed me,’ Vikrant Massey on Mirzapur exit, says show had 85% male cast-crew who indulged in male ego

‘Wish they hadn’t killed me,’ Vikrant Massey on Mirzapur exit, says show had 85% male cast-crew who indulged in male ego

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Headlien option: ‘Wish they hadn’t killed me,’ Vikrant Massey on Mirzapur exit, says show had 85% male cast-crew who indulged in male ego Vikrant Massey in a still from Mirzapur. “I wish they hadn’t killed me,” Vikrant Massey recently admitted while speaking about the web show Mirzapur. Massey appeared only in the first season of the show, as his character, Bablu Pandit, was killed off during that season. Fans had been wondering whether he would be a part of Mirzapur: The Movie, but the film’s recently released teaser made it clear that he has been replaced by Jitendra Kumar. ‘The show had 85% men involved’ Recently, during a conversation with FLO Bangalore Official, Vikrant reflected on the show and how it was dominated by a male cast and crew, who, according to him, indulged in patriarchy and male ego. He said, “When Mirzapur came my way, it was actually just a bunch of enthusiastic people coming together. There were a lot of wonderful women who were a part of it too, but primarily the show …

‘Mirzapur was indulging our male egos’: Vikrant Massey says show’s crew had 85 percent men | Bollywood News

‘Mirzapur was indulging our male egos’: Vikrant Massey says show’s crew had 85 percent men | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJun 27, 2026 06:44 PM IST The much-loved Mirzapur is set to make a massive leap from the OTT space to the big screen with Mirzapur: The Movie, slated for release in September. Earlier this week, the film’s teaser was unveiled and quickly went viral. While fans were thrilled to see the return of iconic characters like Munna Bhaiya (played by Divyenndu) and Compounder (Abhishek Banerjee), one absence stood out, Vikrant Massey. Although, his character, Bablu Pandit is returning in the film, the role will now be played by Jitendra Kumar instead of Vikrant. ‘I wish they hadn’t killed me’ While the reason behind Vikrant’s exit from such an iconic role remains unknown, the actor recently reflected on his Mirzapur journey during a conversation with FLO Bangalore Official. Looking back at the first season, he admitted that he still wishes the makers had not killed off Bablu Pandit. “I wish they hadn’t killed me,” Vikrant said with a smile. He further revealed that he never anticipated either his character or the series would …

Vikrant Massey was cleaning tables at a coffee shop at 16, bought first home at 24 | Bollywood News

Vikrant Massey was cleaning tables at a coffee shop at 16, bought first home at 24 | Bollywood News

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Vikrant Massey has steadily carved a space for himself in Bollywood, an industry often regarded as fiercely competitive and difficult to break into. However, his journey has been anything but easy. Long before he became a celebrated actor, Vikrant had begun working at the age of 16 to fund his education and support his family, a responsibility that shaped his outlook on life. At a recent event, Vikrant looked back at a time when he was a minor and cleaning tables at a coffee shop in Mumbai to then owning a home at the age of 24. In a recent conversation with FLO Bangalore Official, Vikrant reflected on his early years and the drive that pushed him to become financially independent. He also recalled fulfilling one of his mother’s biggest dreams by buying his first home at the age of 24. “Stability was something that was very important to us. I come from a very regular middle-class family. I started working at the age of 16, and no sane 16-year-old boy would actually venture out …

Vikrant Massey pens a heartfelt note for son Vardaan, asks him to slow down

Vikrant Massey pens a heartfelt note for son Vardaan, asks him to slow down

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Actor Vikrant Massey has made an adorable appeal to his son Vardaan to stop growing up so fast. The ’12th Fail’ actor took to his official Instagram handle and published an adorable photo of his little one with his better half, Sheetal Thakur. The mother and son duo were seen savouring ice cream in the picture captioned, “Slow down my love…You’re growing up too fast!!! (sic),” followed by a red heart and evil eye emoji. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vikrant Massey reveals emotional moment with son that led him to announce break from acting

Vikrant Massey reveals emotional moment with son that led him to announce break from acting

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Back in 2024, Vikrant Massey left fans surprised when he announced a break from work. Now, the actor has revealed that a deeply emotional moment with his son played a key role in shaping that decision. Vikrant Massey became a father in 2024 when he and his wife, Sheetal Thakur, welcomed their son, Vardaan. Vikrant on decision to take a break Vikrant, along with his wife Sheetal Thakur, opened up about their journey into parenthood on Parineeti Chopra’s show Mom Talks. He shared that juggling work commitments around Vardaan’s birth left him physically and mentally drained, ultimately pushing him to slow down and prioritise family time. He said, “You know how much we give of ourselves emotionally, physically, mentally. As a first-time father, my attention was always at home. I didn’t even question what or why I was doing. I just wanted to wrap up my commitments and spend as much time as possible with Vardaan and Sheetal Thakur. I have said this before—I was feeling a little lonely. There was a void.” Echoing his …

Vikrant Massey opens up about ‘dad guilt’, says it’s ‘natural to envy’ the parent who stays home: ‘Dads don’t even do one-fourth’ | Bollywood News

Vikrant Massey opens up about ‘dad guilt’, says it’s ‘natural to envy’ the parent who stays home: ‘Dads don’t even do one-fourth’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiApr 8, 2026 04:36 PM IST In December 2024, when Vikrant Massey announced that he was “returning home” and taking a break from work, it came as a shock to many. His decision sparked widespread speculation, with debates ranging from the pressures faced by outsiders in the industry to conversations around nepotism. However, the actor later clarified that the real reason was far more personal—his newborn son, Vardaan, and an emotion he described as “dad guilt.” In a conversation with Parineeti Chopra on Zee5’s show Mom Talks, Vikrant opened up about his state of mind at the time. He said, “I never in my wildest dreams thought that my decision to take a break from work for my son would become national news. When Vardaan was born, by the grace of God, I was extremely busy. The first reason I wanted to step back was my physical and mental exhaustion. You know how much we give of ourselves emotionally, physically, mentally. As a first-time father, my attention was always at home. I …

Sini Shetty to Make Her Bollywood Debut in Lakshya and Vikrant Massey Starrer Dostana 2

Sini Shetty to Make Her Bollywood Debut in Lakshya and Vikrant Massey Starrer Dostana 2

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Dharma Productions’ Dostana 2 has had quite a journey. The film had originally gone on floors with Lakshya, Kartik Aaryan and Janhvi Kapoor, but things stalled after Kartik’s reported fallout with the makers. The project was eventually put on hold, leaving fans wondering if it would ever see the light of day.  In 2025, the film found new momentum. Lakshya stayed on, while Vikrant Massey stepped in, marking his first collaboration with Dharma. Now, as per a Variety India report, former Miss India Sini Shetty has been finalised as the leading lady, making her acting debut with the film. Interestingly, Priyanka Chopra, who starred in the original Dostana, also came from the pageant world as a former Miss World. Earlier, there were strong reports suggesting that Laapataa Ladies actor Pratibha Ranta would join the project. However, with this latest update, it appears Simi Shetty has replaced her. The film had earlier been shelved due to creative differences between Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar. Although the two have since reconciled, Kartik has not returned to the sequel. …

Shanaya Kapoor says she’s glad her debut didn’t happen with Karan Johar, but Vikrant Massey and Adarsh Gourav: ‘My father said…’ | Bollywood News

Shanaya Kapoor says she’s glad her debut didn’t happen with Karan Johar, but Vikrant Massey and Adarsh Gourav: ‘My father said…’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 17, 2026 06:58 PM IST Even before the release of her debut film, Shanaya Kapoor already had multiple offers in her kitty. After all, she was an up and coming star, with an Instgram following running in millions, and also the daughter of actor and ’90s star Sanjay Kapoor and Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives star Maheep Kapoor. But then, a couple of setbacks happened which changed the course of her career trajectory. She was a part of a dream launch called Bedhadak opposite The Ba***ds of Bollywood star Lakshya, with Shashank Khaitan as the director and Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions as the banner. But owing to creative differences, the project got shelved. “When I look back at it now, I feel everything happens for a reason. Maybe I wasn’t meant to do those films. Maybe I was meant to do something completely different. Looking at it in hindsight now, I feel glad my career shaped this way,” Shanaya told SCREEN in an exclusive interview while promoting her new movie, Bejoy Nambiar’s …

Shahid Kapoor Bags ₹45 Cr While Vikrant Massey & Tamannaah Took Zero Fee?

Shahid Kapoor Bags ₹45 Cr While Vikrant Massey & Tamannaah Took Zero Fee?

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O’Romeo Cast Salaries (Photo Credit – Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment) Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor was last seen in Rosshan Andrrews’s 2025 action-thriller Deva, and before that in the 2024 sci-fi rom-com Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya co-starring Kriti Sanon. And now, his latest film, O’Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is playing in theaters. From the movie’s trailer, it looked like a stylish cocktail of action, romance, and the underworld. However, it remains to be seen how the critics and moviegoers respond to the film in the coming days. Apart from Shahid Kapoor, the film features Triptii Dimri as the female lead and also stars Nana Patekar, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani, Farida Jalal, and Vikrant Massey in key supporting roles. While it remains to be seen how well O’Romeo performs at the box office, let’s take a look at the salaries the film’s actors were reportedly paid. O’Romeo – Cast Salaries According to a report by Zee News, here’s what the main cast of Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’Romeo reportedly earned for the film: Shahid Kapoor …

Tamannaah Bhatia and Vikrant Massey did O Romeo for free, reveals director Vishal Bhardwaj

Tamannaah Bhatia and Vikrant Massey did O Romeo for free, reveals director Vishal Bhardwaj

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Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming film O Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles, is gearing up for release on February 13. The romantic drama also stars Disha Patani, Avinash Tiwary, Tamannaah Bhatia, Farida Jalal, Vikrant Massey and Nana Patekar. Did you know that Tamannaah and Vikrant agreed to do O Romeo for free? Director Vishal Bhardwaj has revealed that the two actors did not charge any fee for doing the film. (Also read: Court refuses to stall release of Shahid Kapoor’s O Romeo, says Hussain Ustara’s daughter ‘failed to establish a case’) Tamannaah Bhatia and Vikrant Massey have key supporting roles in O Romeo. What Vishal Bhardwaj said Speaking about Vikrant Massey, Vishal Bhardwaj shared that the actor had committed to O’Romeo years ago when he was still an emerging talent. Despite becoming a major star after 12th Fail, Vikrant honoured that promise when approached again, choosing to do the role free of cost. The actor told Bhardwaj that watching Maqbool inspired him to enter the film industry and changed his life …