Vikrant Massey Defends Secularism Amid "Sabarmati Report" Release Controversy

Vikrant Massey, Bollywood actor set to star in The Sabarmati Report, faces backlash over comments on India's independence and has since underscored his commitment to secularism. The controversy arose during a podcast where he termed India's independence in 1947 as "so-called Azadi" or "fake freedom".

Vikrant Massey was recently seen at the Godhra railway station, where he is scheduled to star in the upcoming film directed by Saket Chaudhary. The movie revolves around the 2002 Sabarmati Express tragedy, highlighting the brutal truth surrounding the incident. The film, alongside Raashii, is set to be released on November 15, seeing immense anticipation since it released a strong impact trailer. At the station, Massey was reportedly dressed casually, in a reflective mood, as he explored the area that bears significance to the movie.

The controversy surrounding Vikrant Massey's comment has ignited strong reactions on social media, with many users questioning his secularism and fueling derogatory remarks like "naye itihaasakaar" (a new historian) due to the comparison with Kangana Ranaut's 2014 comments on independence. Responding to the criticism, Massey clarified his stance on secularism during an interaction, highlighting the importance of standing by individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their religion, caste, or background. His portrayal of a strong commitment to secularism stems from his family dynamics as well. His parents were once married across different castes and his brother has religiously converted into another religion further, strengthens his viewpoint.

Notably, Vikrant Massey has clarified that his perspectives have remained steadfast over the years and have been consistently doubted by different groups at different times. He mentioned instances where he initially was seen by Hindus as a threat and was later mistaken by Muslim communities as a threat to them. This has only solidified his viewpoint and he emphasized that he had never let the hate elicited by these controversies transform him into another person.

Vikrant Massey's personal and professional creed of secularism stands tall amidst the current rise in tensions, perhaps Valkyrent that "The Sabarmati Report" aims to change people's perspectives and narratives around the pivotal incident. It remains to be seen how this masterpiece calms the fire of criticism that has been directed towards Vikrant's views and transcends it's place on the map of further onward Oz secularization. Time will reveal the reactions set forth amidst nation isolation and instructions.