Filmmaker and producer Sanjay Gupta came out in support of actor Vikrant Massey who is taking a temporary break from films. In his post on X, he mentioned that an actor needs courage to take a break and he should be appreciated for taking tough decisions. The filmmaker also recalled how director Hansal Mehta had quit filmmaking in 2008 only to make a grand comeback with his career-best film Shahid.

On December 2, Vikrant Massey gave a shocking decision. Stay away from films ‘as long as you deem appropriate’This comes after the release of his latest film, The Sabarmati Report, which has earned over Rs 35 crore globally.

Sanjay Gupta told how Vikrant Massey is adopting the same path as Hansal Mehta. In a series of posts on X, he revealed that Hansal Mehta had left the film industry in 2008.

His post read, “In 2008, Hansal Mehta left the film industry and Mumbai. With his family he moved to a small village called Malavali in Lonavala. He readjusted himself, reinvented himself And made the best comeback of my career with Shahid in 2012 and never seen the likes.” Back (sic).”

Sanjay said that it takes courage to go far. “Do you realize the guilt it takes to do that? To walk away from it all despite taking care of a family and the possibility of never directing again? It takes courage, resilience, and immense belief in yourself. , “the post read.

Expressing his support for Vikrant, he wrote, “In a way Vikrant Massey is doing the same. In these times of competition, insecurity, jealousy, rivalry it’s great for an actor to take a break and fulfill his duties as a father.” “It takes courage to focus.” Husband and a son. He should be appreciated, not criticized.”

Here is his post:

Vikrant Massey has announced temporary retirement from films, leaving his colleagues and fans in shock.

“Hello, the past few years and the years since have been phenomenal. I thank you all for your unfailing support. But as I move forward, I realize it will be time to resettle and go back home. Time to go. As a husband, as a son. So, in 2025 we will meet each other again for many more years. Thank you debtor (sic),” the post Was read.

Vikrant Massey’s recently released film, The Sabarmati Report received mixed reviews upon its release on November 15, 2024. While a section of people called it a propaganda film, it earned appreciation from the Narendra Modi government.

On 2nd December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi watched the film Appreciated him along with the film team.

Sabarmati report is based on the Godhra train burning incident.