Mumbai, Sep 24 — Actor Vikrant Massey was honoured with the prestigious National Award by the President of India on September 23 for his stellar performance in the film 12th Fail. The actor, who portrayed IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma in the critically acclaimed film, shared the Best Actor award with Shah Rukh Khan for Jawan.
An emotional Massey took to social media to thank his fans and well-wishers. “I’ve been thinking since yesterday, what do I write? How do I thank you all? And I’m still unable to. So hopefully a simple thank you from the bottom of my heart would suffice. I’m grateful beyond words for your continued support in my journey,” he wrote.
Calling the honour the proudest moment of his life, the actor added, “It’s a dream that a 20-year-old boy once envisioned, and to see it come to fruition feels surreal. Sharing this moment with my mother and wife is another dream I am grateful to have realized.” He promised to continue working with dedication, striving to entertain and inform through cinema.
Massey’s wife, actress Sheetal Thakur, also expressed her joy on social media, posting pictures of him holding the award. “Just when I feel I couldn’t be more proud, you give me another reason to be. Congratulations on your first National Award. It has been my honour to be your loudest cheerleader in every room you walk in,” she wrote, adding emojis of love and pride.
12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is based on the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who rose from humble beginnings to become an IPS officer. Massey’s performance in the film was widely praised for its authenticity and emotional depth, earning him his first National Award.
