Vikrant Massey Calls It a Dream to Share His National Award With Shah Rukh Khan
In his official statement, Vikrant says, “I want to thank the Honourable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the NFDC, and all the esteemed jury members of the 71st National Film Awards for considering my performance worthy of this recognition.”
He adds, “I also want to thank Shri Vidhu Vinod Chopra ji for giving me this opportunity.”
Looking back at how far he has come, Vikrant shares, “Today, if I may say so, a 20-year-old boy’s dream has come true. I am eternally grateful to the audiences for honouring my performances and for recommending this film with such love.”
What makes the moment even more meaningful for him is getting to share it with Shah Rukh Khan. “It is a privilege to be sharing my first National Award with an icon like Shah Rukh Khan,” he says.
Vikrant closes his message by dedicating the award to those who often go unnoticed. “Lastly, I dedicate this award to all the marginalised people in our society — those who are often looked through, and those who are fighting the socio economic paradigm of our country every single day.”
12th Fail is directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and based on the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, a young man who rises from poverty to become an IPS officer. Vikrant’s performance as Sharma is widely praised, and the award marks a major milestone in his journey as an actor.
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