New Delhi: Actor Wikrant Massey has been awarded the Best Actor Award at the 71st National Film Awards, declared on Friday evening, August 1, 2025. Manyata comes from his compelling performance in 12th failure, a biography drama that echoes deeply with audiences and critics.
Vikrant Massey’s statement
In a hearty statement after the announcement, Massey thanked the Jury members of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Award Committee. He said, “I want to thank the Honorable Information and Broadcasting Ministry, NFDC, and all the respected jury members of the 71st National Film Awards for considering my performance worthy of this recognition,” he said.
The actor also credited veteran filmmaker Vidya Vinod Chopra, who directed the film, saying, “I also want to thank Shri Vidya Vinod Chopra ji for giving me this opportunity.”
While reflecting the importance of the moment, Massey said, “Today, if I can say so, the dream of a 20 -year -old boy has come true. I am grateful to the audience to respect my performance and recommend this film with such love.”
Sharing the spotlight with Saathi Samman Shah Rukh Khan, Massey gave it a privilege to win his first national award with the Cinematic Icon. He concluded his statement by dedicating the award, “All the marginalized people in our society are often seen, and those who are fighting the socio-economic paradigms of our country every day.”
12th unsuccessful story line
The 12th failure tells the inspirational real -life story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who is a young man who grows in 12th grade with academic failure, eventually he became an officer in the Indian Police Service (IPS). The film also catches her journey with Shraddha Joshi, who becomes an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer and plays an important role in her life.
The award is a major milestone in the career of Wikrant Massey and reinforces the power of flexibility and real -life stories.