This star actor has been making headlines lately for his upcoming film which is set to release on November 15. The film based on real events has generated considerable buzz. Amid the promotional campaign this actor gave an insightful interview to journalist Faye DSouza where he opened up about his early life and family struggles. We are talking about 12th Fail actor Vikrant Massey. He recently shared that he grew up in poverty and had to face many hardships before making a name for himself in the industry. He even revealed that there was a time when his entire family had to live in a godown due to financial constraints. A film-like story of struggle and survival Vikrants life story as he puts it is almost cinematic. He explained that his parents were once neighbors of the Kapoor family but due to internal family conflicts they were evicted from their home. This led them to a period where they had no choice but to live in a godown. Vikrants brother was very young at the time adding to the familys struggles. Vikrant shared how difficult it was for his family especially for his mother who took on a variety of jobs to support the household. To make ends meet she started working as a tiffin provider preparing lunch boxes for office-goers. Vikrant fondly recalled how his mother would wake up at 3 AM to begin her work and often continued until midnight or 1 AM. Despite the challenges she managed to keep the family afloat with her resilience and hard work. Reflecting on his fathers early retirement Vikrant shared “My father retired early because my brother and I started working at a young age. Another reason was that he had worked in the same company for his entire life. When his boss passed away he was deeply affected and couldnt continue.” Vikrants Journey to Stardom Vikrants journey to success began on television where he appeared in several TV shows. However his breakthrough in Bollywood came in 2013 with Lootera where he played a supporting role. He was also seen in Dil Dhadakne Do where he continued to build his reputation as a talented actor in supporting roles. Today Vikrant Massey has an estimated net worth between Rs 20-25 crore reported by the Financial Express. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the most versatile actors in the industry Vikrant Masseys story is a true testament to perseverance and dedication.