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Vikrant Massey reveals he earned Rs 300 from Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Telangana Today reports that actor Vikrant Massey said filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra paid him around Rs 300 in small rewards during the making of 12th Fail. In a chat with Shekhar Suman,…
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Telangana Today reports that actor Vikrant Massey said filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra paid him around Rs 300 in small rewards during the making of 12th Fail. In a chat with Shekhar Suman, Massey recalled that Chopra gave Rs 10 or Rs 20 for good takes during shooting. He valued the appreciation over the money.
Massey said that during their first meeting, Chopra expressed doubt about working with a TV actor. But after seeing Massey in position for the opening shot, Chopra decided to direct him. Massey spent 18 months on the film and described the experience as special, calling Chopra a father figure.
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This story risks being read as yet another tale of star tantrums or miserly producers. Neither fits. Massey chose to frame those Rs 300 as a token of respect, not a wage. The real narrative is a veteran filmmaker testing a television actor before trusting him with a year-long project. Watch for similar anecdotes from the current crop: how many actors value mentorship over immediate profit, and whether directors still bother with such hands-on trust.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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