Vikrant Massey (born 3 April 1987) is an Indian actor who works primarily in Hindi films and television. After establishing himself as a familiar face in television serials during the late 2000s and early 2010s, he transitioned to cinema and streaming, earning recognition for his versatility across genres. He is the recipient of a National Film Award and a Filmfare Award.
| Full name | Vikrant Massey |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 April 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | R. D. National College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Active in | Hindi television, films and streaming series |
| Notable awards | National Film Award for Best Actor; Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor |
| Television debut | Dhoom Machaao Dhoom (2007) |
| Breakthrough film | A Death in the Gunj (2017) |
Massey completed his education at R. D. National College before pursuing a career in acting. He began on Indian television in the late 2000s, gradually building a body of work that bridged the small screen and independent cinema.
Massey made his acting debut with the youth-oriented series Dhoom Machaao Dhoom in 2007. He went on to feature in several popular Hindi television serials, including Dharam Veer (2008), Balika Vadhu (2009–2010) and Qubool Hai (2013), which established him as a recognised television actor.
Massey moved to Hindi cinema with supporting roles in Vikramaditya Motwane's Lootera (2013) and Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do (2015). His breakthrough came with the independent drama A Death in the Gunj (2017), which drew critical attention to his performance.
He featured prominently in streaming series such as Mirzapur (2018), Broken But Beautiful (2018–2019) and Criminal Justice (2019). His subsequent film work included Chhapaak (2020), Haseen Dillruba (2021) and Love Hostel (2022), each of which earned him further praise.
A turning point in Massey's career came with the biographical film 12th Fail (2023), which emerged as a sleeper hit. His performance won him the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.
Massey is regarded as among the actors who successfully moved from Indian television to mainstream cinema and streaming, working across formats with a focus on character-driven roles. His success with 12th Fail brought him the highest national honour for a leading male performance in Indian cinema, marking a significant milestone in his career.