Haseen Dillruba actor Harshvardhan Rane suspects co-star Vikrant Massey’s ‘retirement’ may be a PR move; Dia Mirza voices support

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Vikrant’s Haseen Dillruba co-star Harshvardhan Rane also weighed in on the matter, describing the news as potentially “a PR activity.” He also expressed hope that even if the news is true, Vikrant gets back to making films like Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan. “He is a man with a clear and centered thought process. I respect his work ethic and look up to his acting process on Haseen Dillruba’s shoot. Hope he gets back to making films like Aamir Khan sir also did after making a similar announcement. These are great artistes and our country needs their presence in our cinema. I’m praying this is just some PR activity forced on him by some filmmaker,” Harshvardhan told Bollywood Bubble.

Early on Monday morning, Vikrant posted an emotional note on social media, explaining his decision to step back. He wrote: “Hello, The last few years and beyond have been phenomenal. I thank each and every one of you for your indelible support. But as I move forward, I realise it’s time to recalibrate and go back home. As a husband, father and a son. And also as an actor. So coming 2025, we would meet each other for one last time. Until time deems right. Last 2 movies and many a years of memories. Thank you again. For everything and everything in between. Forever indebted!”

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The post prompted a wave of reactions from colleagues and fans. Actor Dia Mirza expressed her support, commenting, “Breaks are best ❤️ you’ll be even more amazing on the other side 🤗 🐯.” British actor-model Sapna Pabbi, known for her work in the series United Kacche and Never Kiss Your Best Friend season 2, wrote, “I hear you, I see you, I feel you. Congrats on finding and surrendering to purpose and dharma. More power to you. You are an inspiration @vikrantmassey ❤️.”

While Khel Khel Mein star Bhumi Pednekar and Rustom actor Esha Gupta dropped hearts in the comment section, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, known for her role in Monica, O My Darling (2022), wrote, “What????? No 😢 you are one of the very few real actors we have left!!!!!! 💔” Vikrant’s The Sabarmati Report co-star Raashii Khanna expressed shock over the news and commented, “What? No!”

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An industry outsider who began his career in television, Vikrant made his film debut in director Vikramaditya Motwane’s Sonakshi Sinha and Ranveer Singh-starrer Lootera (2013). He later starred in acclaimed films such as Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), A Death in the Gunj (2017), Lipstick Under My Burkha (2017), Chhapaak (2020), Haseen Dillruba (2021), Forensic (2022) and Sector 36 (2024). Vikrant was last seen in the political drama The Sabarmati Report (2024), which sparked controversy and was criticised by many as propaganda.