"Actor Of The Year" Vikrant Massey Recalls When Smriti Irani Recommended His Name For A Show
Published On: March 24, 2024 | Duration: 1 MIN, 31 SEC
Vikrant Massey was awarded the "Actor Of The Year" trophy at the NDTV Indian Of The Year ceremony held in New Delhi on Saturday for his stellar performance in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail. Vikrant received the award from union minister and former actor Smriti Irani. After receiving the award, Vikrant Massey shared an anecdote on the stage. He began his speech with these words, "Life comes a full circle. I remember days when I was trying to make ends meet by working in television. One day a boy came and told me Smriti Ma'am (Irani) wanted to meet me. Smriti Ma'am told me that she watched my shows and I have the potential to do better. Later, I got an offer for a big show which was needed at that time. Days after getting the show, I came to know Smriti Ma'am recommended my name for the show."
About The Awards
As India strides towards a Vikasit future, NDTV is excited to announce an evening of celebrations with our iconic Indian of the Year 2024 awards. The event, spotlighting the theme of “India – A Transformative Power".
Hon'ble Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar joined us as Chief Guest, along with other esteemed guests including Union Ministers Hardeep Puri, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Smriti Zubin Irani. The event featured some of the biggest names from entertainment, politics, business, sports and culture.
Since the very first Indian of the Year was held in 2005, NDTV’s signature event has grown to become an important platform to honour individuals and organisations dedicated to the nation’s progress. The awards have consistently celebrated India’s heroes, famous or unsung, acknowledging their extraordinary contribution to the society.
As a tribute to this spirit of excellence, the Indian of the Year is back in 2024, bigger and better than ever.