Vikrant Massey Wins The National Award for His Role in 12th Fail

Actor Vikrant Massey has been honoured with the National Award for Best Actor for his performance in 12th Fail. The announcement was made during the 71st National Film Awards press conference held in Delhi on August 1. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, 12th Fail is based on the real-life story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma.

In the film, Vikrant Massey plays Manoj, a young man from a small town who faces several struggles, including poverty, failure, and self-doubt, but still dreams of cracking the UPSC exams. His emotional and inspiring performance connected with audiences across the country. Many fans and critics praised the way Vikrant portrayed Manoj’s challenges and inner strength with honesty and simplicity.

This win is a big moment for Vikrant Massey, who started his career in television before moving to films. Over the years, he has built a reputation for choosing meaningful roles and giving performances that feel real and heartfelt. After this National Award, Vikrant is now seen as one of the most promising actors in the industry. His next role will be in a biopic where he plays spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, another intense and challenging part that fans are looking forward to.

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan has also won his first-ever National Award for Best Actor for his film Jawan. Known as the King of Bollywood, SRK delivered a powerful double-role performance in the action-packed hit, which became one of the highest-grossing films of 2023. His fans have been celebrating the win, calling it a long-overdue honour for a truly iconic star.

With both Vikrant Massey and Shah Rukh Khan being recognised at the same event, the 71st National Film Awards have celebrated both new-age talent and legendary stardom.