Vikrant Massey to play Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in film White

Vikrant Massey will portray Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the upcoming film White, based on the spiritual leader's life. The actor said producer Mahaveer Jain brought him the project when it was still under development. Massey said reading the script left him amazed by Gurudev's impact, particularly in Latin America, and that he was previously unaware of this chapter of his life.

The film is set against Colombia's 52-year civil war, which killed over 250,000 people and displaced 650,000. Massey said Gurudev, disturbed by the conflict, offered to mediate. His efforts led to progress within about one-and-a-half years and culminated in a formal peace agreement with the Colombian government in 2017.

Massey said he spent time with Gurudev before shooting began, which deepened his understanding and gratitude. White is now complete and expected to release by end of 2025. The film is produced by Siddharth Anand, Mahaveer Jain and PeaceCraft Pictures, and directed by Montoo Bassi.