Breaking: Star Hero Announces Retirement

The cinema industry is usually a starry and glittery arena where people like to have along run. Once an actor or an actress finds success here, they like to milk the most of it and have a long run in the industry, this making money and attaining fame.

But in the case of buzzing Bollywood star Vikrant Massey, he is doing the exact opposite. He has announced retirement at the time when his career is starting to peak.

After having debuted with Amazon’s blockbuster show, Mirzapur, Vikrant Massey delivered
another stellar box office winner with 12th Fail. He was tipped to be the next best actor in Bollywood and got flooded with offers.

But just as everyone thought that he would be in for a long run, he has announced retirement from films. This has come at a rather young age(37) for actor as Vikrant has vowed to retire next year.

The last few years and beyond have been phenomenal. I thank each and every one of you for your indelible support But as I move forward, I realise its time to recalibrate and go back home. As a Husband, Father & a Son. And also as an Actor.

So coming 2025, we would meet each other for one last time. Until time deems right. Last 2 movies and many a years of memories. Thank you again. For everything and everything in between, Vikrant stated a short while back.

The two films that he is currently working on will be his last works and he will be done with acting post that. He might return at a later point if he deems right.

IFFI 2024 Winners: A Night of Legends!

The curtains have fallen on the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024, concluding a nine-day extravaganza that captivated film enthusiasts across the globe. Held in Goa, this year’s festival celebrated the brilliance of global cinema with a star-studded closing ceremony on November 28. Celebrities from Bollywood and the South Indian film industry added glamour to the event as the much-anticipated winners’ list was unveiled.

The Lithuanian film Toxic, directed by Saul Blewett, claimed the coveted Golden Peacock Award, becoming the toast of the evening. The poignant performances by Vesta Matuliyte and Iva Rupeikaite in the same film earned them a shared Best Actress honor. French filmmaker Louis Courvoisier bagged the Special Jury Award for his work on Holy Cow, while its lead actor, Clement Faveau, took home the Best Actor accolade. In the realm of OTT, the Marathi web series Lampan by Avinash Dharmadhikari emerged as the Best Web Series.

The festival honored legendary filmmaker Philip Noyce with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award, acknowledging his indelible contributions to world cinema. On the debut front, American director Sarah Friedland was recognized for her impressive first feature, Familiar Touch. Romanian filmmaker Bogdan Muresanu received the Best Director award for his compelling narrative in The New Year That Never Came, further showcasing the diversity celebrated at IFFI.

As the festival comes to a close, the spotlight shifts to the impact these honors will have on global cinema. With fresh voices being discovered and veterans celebrated, IFFI continues to set the stage for storytelling that transcends borders. The 2024 winners are likely to inspire more creative collaborations and pave the way for a richer cinematic landscape.