Vikrant Massey is set to star as spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Siddharth Anand’s upcoming biopic, “White,” which aims to reveal the guru’s significant, often overlooked, contributions to global peace.
Bringing a Spiritual Journey to Life
Director Siddharth Anand, known for helming major Bollywood hits, is now shifting gears to a different genre with his film “White.” This much-anticipated biopic will delve into the life of Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, promising to explore lesser-known aspects of his journey.
Stepping into the titular role is Vikrant Massey, an actor celebrated for his nuanced performances. Massey shared that portraying Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is both a profound honor and a significant responsibility.
Unveiling Lesser-Known Peace Efforts
Massey highlighted that a crucial part of the film will focus on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s contributions to world peace, which are not widely known, especially in India. He specifically mentioned the guru’s efforts in restoring peace in Colombia.
The actor emphasized that “White” aims to showcase the full breadth of Sri Sri’s societal contributions. Massey humbly stated that he can only “attempt to be him,” hoping his portrayal is as sincere as the spiritual leader’s own endeavors.
A Personal Encounter with the Guru
To prepare for his role, Vikrant Massey had the opportunity to meet Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at his ashram last year. This personal interaction left a lasting impression on the actor.
Massey expressed that every moment spent with the spiritual leader is an experience he will cherish for the rest of his life. Production for “White” is scheduled to commence in August, adding to Massey’s busy slate.
Balancing Major Projects and Public Scrutiny
“White” is just one of several high-profile projects for Massey. He is also set to feature in Farhan Akhtar’s “Don 3” and Nitesh Tiwari’s “Ramayana,” both of which are slated to begin filming next year.
Despite his packed schedule, Massey has also navigated public scrutiny. Earlier this year, a post about taking a break from work sparked widespread speculation and even trolling online. Massey addressed the backlash with characteristic calm.
He noted that he continues to see comments about the post but chooses not to engage with what he calls “bullies.” Massey clarified that those who genuinely cared about his intentions understood his actions, and that is what matters most to him.
- Vikrant Massey will portray Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the upcoming biopic “White.”
- The film aims to reveal Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s significant, often overlooked, contributions to global peace, including his work in Colombia.
- Massey met the spiritual leader at his ashram as part of his role preparation, describing it as a lasting experience.
- Despite a busy film schedule, Massey remains unbothered by recent online trolling regarding a personal post.
Massey’s dedication to this role, alongside his other major projects, positions him as one of the most versatile actors in the industry today.
