Vikrant Massey On Playing Shri Shri Ravi Shankar In White: I Can Never Be Him, I Can Only Attempt

Vikrant Massey, a versatile actor known for his impressive performances, is set to star in a new biopic. His roles in films like "12th Fail," "Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba," "Sector 36," and "The Sabarmati Report" have showcased his talent across various genres. Many believe he deserves a National Award for his work.

His upcoming project is a biopic on Shri Shri Ravi Shankar, tentatively titled "White." Sources reveal that the film will be produced on an extensive budget. It promises to be a grand production, capturing significant historical events.

Focus on Colombia's Civil War

An industry insider shared that contrary to popular belief, "White" isn't just about Shri Shri Ravi Shankar's life. Instead, it focuses on the 52-year-long civil war in Colombia. The film will be shot at authentic locations in Colombia, using the same crew from the acclaimed series "Narcos."

The source further elaborated, "Right from the production crew to other key technical members, White will boast of a huge international crew, who have previously worked on Narcos. This stands in line with the vision of making a global project on the efforts of Shri Shri Ravi Shankar in resolving the 52-year civil war of Colombia."

Vikrant Massey's Preparation

Vikrant Massey has already started preparing for his role as Shri Shri Ravi Shankar. He is deeply involved in reading sessions and participating in intensive acting workshops with the film's writing and direction team. This preparation aims to ensure an authentic portrayal of the spiritual leader.

Talking to India Today, Vikrant stated, "It's a very important part of his life and world history. Unfortunately, not a lot of people, in India especially, know about his contribution towards peace and restoring world peace in Colombia. And he's not just sort of contributed there, he's done much, much more. Through this film, we actually want to talk about all the other things that he's done, how he's contributed [towards society]. It's an honour to play him. I have said this earlier that I can never be him. I can only attempt to be him. And I hope my attempt is as sincere as his attempts".

Besides this biopic, Vikrant Massey has several exciting projects lined up. His dedication to his craft and ability to adapt to diverse roles make him one of the industry's most promising actors today.

The film's ambitious scope and international collaboration highlight its potential impact. By focusing on both historical events and personal stories, it aims to resonate with audiences worldwide.