When Vikrant Massey revealed why he quit TV despite earning ‘Rs 35 lakh per month’: ‘I didn’t have peace’

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Vikrant shared that this made him think earning money was the answer to gain respect, but he later realised that it didn’t give him peace. “I earned a lot of money when working in TV. I bought my first home at 24, I was earning 35 lakh per month. It was a lot for someone from a family like mine where we struggled to make ends meet. After I bought the home, paid off debts, gave my parents a better life, I still couldn’t sleep peacefully. I quit at that stage because good work felt more important. All my savings were exhausted and Sheetal (his wife) would lend me money to attend auditions,” he said.

Meanwhile, Vikrant Massey announced his retirement from acting at the prime of his professional life, leaving everyone shocked. After being praised for his performances in 12th Fail and Sector 36, he was last seen in The Sabarmati Report, based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident in Gujarat, which is still running in theatres. Directed by Dheeraj Sarna, the film also stars Raashii Khanna and Riddhi Dogra in pivotal roles. According to Sacnilk, the film has earned ₹28.25 crore at the domestic box office, in its 17-day run so far.