Vikrant Massey Recalls Online Threats After Film Release

Actor Vikrant Massey has opened up about facing intense online abuse and threats following the release of his film "The Sabarmati Report," revealing that the experience occurred during a vulnerable period when his son was just an infant. In a recent conversation with Shekhar Suman on the YouTube show "Shekhar Tonite," Massey detailed the personal impact of the backlash and explained his subsequent decision to take a break from acting at the peak of his career.

Massey stated he was "extremely proud" of the film, which is based on the 2002 Godhra train burning incident. However, he described being subjected to widespread online toxicity after its release. "I had to listen to a lot of abuses. My WhatsApp number was leaked. My car number was leaked. People threatened me openly," Massey recounted. He said the film was labelled as "propaganda" by some detractors.

The actor emphasized that this period was particularly challenging because his son had recently been born. "My son had just been born then. He was just six months old. I was heavily impacted," he said. Over time, Massey added, his perspective shifted. "I realised that they are all cowards and it doesn't matter to me what...