Vikrant Massey Recalls Working At Juhu Cafe During Struggling Days: Dream Was To Earn Rs 1 Lakh A Month... | EXCLUSIVE

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Massey, who began his career with shows like Dhoom Machaao Dhoom and Balika Vadhu, has today established himself as a popular name. He has not only found his niche in Bollywood but also built a massive fan following through projects such as Mirzapur, 12th Fail, and more. Like many others, Vikrant had humble beginnings. Not many know that the Musafir Cafe actor worked at a cafe in Mumbai while pursuing his studies and trying to land acting roles. Reflecting on those challenging days, he recently revealed that his dream was simply to earn Rs 1 lakh a month. Today, he has not only achieved the financial stability he once aspired to but has also found success doing what he loves most.

From Working At Juhu Cafe To Stardom: Vikrant Massey's Struggle Story

In an exclusive chat with Zoom, Vikrant siad, "I think God has been really kind, to be honest. God has been very, very kind. There was a time when the goal was to earn Rs 1 lakh a month. That was a benchmark — if I earn Rs 1 lakh, I will be settled. From there to here, to doing what I love the most — telling stories to people — and also now beginning to contribute as more than just an actor. I think I couldn't have asked for more. I am so grateful to the audience, most importantly, because they have been so patient with me. They have been so kind to me. It has been 22 years, but they are still cheering for me. They are still silently praying for me. I could not have asked for anything more."He also spoke about how OTT helped him achieve success. "And if I may add to that, had Netflix not been there — for me personally, during COVID — my friends and colleagues from the industry would say, 'There is a Vikrant Massey Film Festival going on on Netflix.' I had Ginny Weds Sunny, I had Haseen Dillruba. Then I had Sector 36. Thankfully, they have been so supportive. Had there not been platforms like Netflix, so many incredibly talented people would not have been able to showcase their talent," said the actor.

Vikrant Massey On 'People Not Going To Theatres'

Talking about OTT, he further said, "Good films are being made, but unfortunately people are not going to theatres. Consumption patterns have changed, I don't deny that. I think if we just look at the data today, more than 65–70% of entertainment is consumed on your 11-inch phone. We ourselves do not go to theatres. We do not even know why, because it has become our pattern."

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According to him, if OTT platforms hadn't existed, many writers, directors, actors, and production designers would not have had the opportunity to showcase their talent and capabilities.On the work front, Vikrant is gearing up for the release of Musafir Cafe. It also stars Vedika Pinto and Mahima Makwana. The romantic drama show is set to release this Friday (July 24, 2026) on Netflix.