After delivering a few of Bollywood’s largest business blockbusters, director Siddharth Anand is about to discover a extra introspective narrative with White, a biopic on Indian non secular chief Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The movie will delve into the lesser-known sides of the guru’s journey, together with his vital work in international peace efforts — notably in Colombia. Main the movie is Vikrant Massey, identified for his grounded performances, who calls the chance each humbling and daunting.“I can solely try to be him,” says VikrantChatting with India At the moment, Vikrant stated, “It’s a vital a part of his life and world historical past. Sadly, not lots of people, in India particularly, learn about his contribution in the direction of peace and restoring world peace in Colombia. And he’s not simply form of contributed there, he’s performed a lot, way more.”He added, “Via this movie, we really need to speak about all the opposite issues that he’s performed, how he’s contributed (in the direction of society). It’s an honour to play him. I’ve stated this earlier that I can by no means be him. I can solely try to be him. And I hope my try is as honest as his makes an attempt.”Vikrant additionally recalled his assembly with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at his ashram final 12 months — a go to he says left a deep emotional imprint. “Each second spent with him goes to be etched for the remainder of my life. I’m so glad I’ve that entry, and I could be with him, round him,” he stated. The actor begins taking pictures for White in August.
On trolling and taking a breakPast White, Vikrant Massey has a packed schedule forward, together with roles in Don 3 and Nitesh Tiwari’s formidable Ramayana, each of which go on flooring subsequent 12 months. Nonetheless, earlier this 12 months, he made headlines when he introduced a short lived break from work — a transfer that sparked intense social media chatter, with some netizens calling it a publicity stunt.Addressing the backlash, Vikrant responded with attribute composure. “Yeah, I preserve studying that on each publish, really. However I’ve nothing to inform them. I had come out the very subsequent day to clear it out. I imply, a few of them are bullies and a few of them actually need to evoke a response, and I don’t care two hoots about that,” he stated with amusing. “Individuals who care positively knew what I meant and why I did what I did, and that’s about it.”