Vikrant Massey Almost Declined Role in Chhapaak Opposite Deepika Padukone

Vikrant Massey, known for his versatile performances, revealed in a recent Hindustan Times interview that he had almost declined the role in the film Chhapaak, which stars Deepika Padukone. He explained that his hesitation stemmed from concerns about the on‑screen chemistry and whether the duo would appear convincing to audiences. After discussions with the director and production team, he decided to take on the role, citing the film’s powerful subject matter and the opportunity to work with Padukone. The film addresses the sensitive issue of sexual assault and aims to bring attention to survivors. Massey expressed confidence that the final product would resonate with viewers.