From being a television actor now giving blockbuster hits on the big screen Vikrant Massey has become an icon in Bollywood and OTT. Featuring a new story with a new character he justifies his role and gives a sense of relatability. There are many reasons that you cannot deny watching his films and web series. From the pleasant hills of Mussorie to the rustic native lands in Uttar Pradesh. Talking about the exotic locations where Vikrant Massey's movies and series are shot!
1. 12th Fail, Delhi
One of the best works by Vikrant Massey the recent talk of the town is '12th Fail.' The movie got major social media recognition, quickly gaining a large and dedicated fanbase. The movie revolves around the IAS aspirants hence the major chunk was shot in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar and Old Rajendra Nagar. It serves authenticity and can be relatable to bustling roads, chai stall discussions and coaching class scenes everything was shot on real live locations.
"Zabaan chalana shuru kahan ki ab tak - Chambal ka hoon, samjha?" crafted a memory that cannot be erased for the viewers.
Location: Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi
2. Mirzapur, Varanasi
The iconic story intrigued a large number of viewers. Bablu bhaiya naam hi kaafi hai to known Vikrant Massey's iconic role that drew attention amongst the audience. The prime location for 'Mirzapur' was majorly Mirzapur city, Uttar Pradesh they also explored cities like Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Raebareli, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi. The movie has major scenes from Ram Nagar Fort, Ramnagar, Varanasi and Amzatgarh Palace or Moti jheel haveli (mansion), Mahmoorganj, Varanasi. The series captivated a major fanbase through its iconic dialogues one was by Bablu Bhaiya,
“Guns ki maddad se darr nahi badhana hai, Darr ki maddad se guns badhani hai.”
Location: B.38/47, Raja Sir Motichand Rd, Sri Nagar, Mahmoorganj, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
3. Haseen Dilruba, Haridwar
The ultimate saga of crime, love and thriller had captivated great publicity. Vikrant Massey's work in this murder mystery was mind-blowing. The shots were primarily captured in Haridwar city in a Dharamshala named Modi Bhavan and the closing shot was shot at Har ki Pauri a ghat in Haridwar capturing realism and natural aesthetics.
"Pagalpan ki had se naa gujre, wo pyaar hi kaisa?" will forever be revered.
Location: W5W5+4MF, Niranjani Akhara Marg, Beside Gopal Bhavan, Sharvan Nath Nagar, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
4. 14 Phere, Amity University, Lucknow
It is a family entertainer that also has elements of comedy and romance. '14 Phere' starring Vikrant Massey and Kriti Kharbanda didn't receive that much popularization. The love story starts with a scene in the college quadrangle and the Lucknow campus of Amity University a major portion of the location is covered in the shots including the canteen and library.
Location: V332+452, Malhaur Railway Station Road, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Nijampur Malhaur, Uttar Pradesh
5. Gaslight, Wankaner Palace in Gujarat
Gaslight which is a psychological thriller starring Sara Ali Khan as a protagonist and Vikrant Massey is seen in a negative role. He plays a royal family's estate manager, Kapil who murdered the protagonist's father for his wealth and hid his body. The actor justified his role through his work. The entire murder mystery was shot in Gujarat's Wankaner Palace. The aesthetics weaves narratives that captivate both, eye and the imagination.
Location: Digvijay Nagar, Wankaner, Chandrapur, Gujarat