Vikrant Massey breaks silence on his National award win, says it’s a dream come true 

The 71st National Film Awards have brought together two generations of Indian cinema in a rare and heartwarming moment. Vikrant Massey, who won the Best Actor award for his performance in 12th Fail, expressed deep gratitude and immense pride in sharing the honour with Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan, who won for Jawan.

“A 20-Year-Old Boy’s Dream Fulfilled”

Reacting to the recognition, Massey said, “I want to thank the Honourable Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the NFDC, and the esteemed jury members for considering my performance worthy of this honour.” The actor also credited filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra for trusting him with the role of Manoj Kumar Sharma, the real-life IPS officer whose inspiring story forms the soul of 12th Fail.

“Today, if I may say so, a 20-year-old boy’s dream has come true,” he added, acknowledging the love and support the film has received from audiences.

A Shared Honour with an Icon

In a heartfelt statement, Vikrant said, “It is a privilege to be sharing my first National Award with an icon like Shah Rukh Khan.” SRK’s Jawan, directed by Atlee, was both a critical and commercial triumph, with Khan portraying dual roles in a gripping tale about justice and corruption.

A Voice for the Voiceless

Massey concluded his message with a poignant dedication: “I dedicate this award to all the marginalised people in our society those who are looked through, and those fighting socio-economic odds every single day.”

With this win, Vikrant Massey not only cements his place among the finest actors of his generation but also raises the bar for meaningful storytelling in Indian cinema.