Vikrant Massey wants to work with Janhvi Kapoor: ‘She’s like 10 times more popular than me’

Vikrant Massey has said that he would love to work with Janhvi Kapoor as she is ‘10 times more popular’ than him. He has worked with actors such as Deepika Padukone and Sonakshi Sinha in the past, and featured mostly in critically-acclaimed, non-commercial films. (Also read: Vikrant Massey says his ‘body of work’ does not get him paid like Deepika)

Vikrant has essayed roles in critically-acclaimed films such as Konkona Sen Sharma’s A Death In The Gunj, Alankrita Srivastava’s Lipstick Under My Burkha, and Meghna Gulzar’s Chhapaak. He also featured in small roles in Lootera and Dil Dhadakne Do.

During a recent interview, when asked to name an actor he’d like to work with, Vikrant said it was Janhvi Kapoor. He told Bollywood Bubble, “Well, she’s really popular, maybe a lot of people will watch my film because of her. That’s true. She’s like 10 times more popular than me. So, maybe just because of that, by virtue (of the popularity), a lot of people would end up watching my film.”

Talking about his unconventional choice of films and shows, Vikrant had told PTI earlier this year that he prefers to do ‘unconventional stuff’ and it is natural for an actor to be drawn towards ‘things which are unconventional’. He also said that he is yet to ‘arrive in the business’.

Vikrant had told the news agency, “My films are not in the cinema (theatres) and I am pretty much aware of that. And I also know why they are not in the cinema, especially when I am leading a cast. It is because I still haven’t arrived in the business. There is a long way but I am happy with the way I am doing and the kind of stories I am telling.”

Vikrant was recently seen in Disney+ Hotstar’s Gaslight, which also featured Sara Ali Khan and Chitrangada Singh. Directed by Pavan Kirpalani, the film is produced by Ramesh Taurani and Akshai Puri and premiered on March 31. He has an interesting lineup of projects scheduled for release soon. These include Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, Sector 36, Mumbaikar, and Yaar Jigri.

Janhvi is now gearing up for the release of Mr and Mrs Mahi, she features alongside Rajkummar Rao in the film. Earlier this week, she announced a new movie, Ulajh, featuring Gulshan Devaiah and Roshan Matthew.