Vikrant Massey Opens Up About Severe Backlash, Leaked Phone Number, and Death Threats After 'The Sabarmati Report'

Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey, currently garnering attention for his latest project "Musafir Cafe," recently opened up about the heavy personal and psychological toll he endured following the release of his acclaimed political thriller The Sabarmati Report. Appearing on Shekhar Suman’s popular talk show, the talented actor candidly discussed the vitriolic social media backlash, online harassment, and digital targeted attacks he faced, revealing how his privacy was breached during one of the most delicate phases of his personal life as a new father.

Facing Trolls, Leaked Phone Numbers, and 'Propaganda' Accusations

Reflecting on the intense controversy surrounding the 2024 film directed by Dheeraj Sarna—which was inspired by the tragic Godhra train fire on February 27, 2002, that claimed 59 lives—Vikrant stated that he remains immensely proud of the project despite being heavily targeted by critics. Addressing the vicious online environment, Massey shared that detractors frequently dismissed the film as "propaganda." However, the backlash quickly escalated beyond cinematic critique into active harassment, with the actor revealing that his personal WhatsApp contact number and vehicle registration details were maliciously leaked online, accompanied by direct threats to his safety.

Navigating New Fatherhood Amidst Turmoil and Finding Resilience

The ordeal proved particularly harrowing for the actor because it coincided with the birth of his first child, adding immense emotional stress when his son was only six months old. Acknowledging that the vicious digital assault deeply affected him at the time, Vikrant explained that public transparency helped him process the trauma. Over time, however, he developed emotional resilience, realizing that online trolls operate from a place of cowardice and that external noise holds no value compared to his primary accountability toward his family and loved ones. Co-starring Raashii Khanna and Riddhi Dogra, The Sabarmati Report remains a landmark cinematic endeavor in Massey's career, reflecting his willingness to tackle challenging historical narratives regardless of controversy.