Vikrant Massey it has come a long way in the industry from television to movies. Even today, with films like ’12th Fail’, ‘The Sabarmati Report’ and web shows like ‘Mirzapur’ to his credit, Massey’s journey has seen its share of challenges. The actor recently recalled his early days and revealed that he had humble beginnings as a teenager cleaning coffee tables in Mumbai. In the interview, Vikrant spoke about how financial security was prioritized from his childhood and revealed that buying his first home fulfilled one of his mother’s lifelong dreams. “Sustainability was very important to us. I come from a stable middle class family. I started working at the age of 16, and no intelligent 16-year-old boy can leave his house and earn money, or take a job or clean tables in a coffee shop,” he said in an interview with FLO Bangalore Official. He continued, “One of the reasons I had to do that was to support my education, to support my family with money. And yet again, I’m happy, I’m very happy that life took that path because, as I said, I wouldn’t be who I am. And when I bought my first small house at 24, I wrote that one very important box that my mother doesn’t want to go back to the house, ‘Nothing you want to go back home “.The actor also explained how difficult it was to explain his role to friends while growing up. Instead of hanging out with them at the playground, he went to work, and he often didn’t feel comfortable revealing why. “When I would leave my house, I would see my friends playing on the floor. And I had no explanation. They’re like, ‘Where are you going?’ And I’m like, ‘I’m going somewhere.’ And they say, ‘Let’s play cricket or football.And you have no answer because, at that young age, you are also ashamed to tell your friends, or the world, that you are going there to make money because you need to take care of your family.”Considering the age of his birth, Vikrant said that the problems changed his personality and forced him to mature earlier than most children. “And that’s when, when he’s young, you start to make your defenses, your barriers, and a lot of deception, right? It was a pain in the back. But, as I say, I wouldn’t change a moment or a day. Seeing my friends play, watching them go to the movies, or even celebrating Diwali was the biggest thing for me Monday – Saturday I have work. There are days when you stay at home for months, and there are days when you work, like I said, 35 days a month. But I think, yes, it’s all a character building experience. “Vikrant added that life seems incredible today. Having previously struggled to pay for college, he and his wife are now considering which of the best schools in the country will help their son. “I started working to pay for my college fees, my train pass, my ID, and a few other things. And that’s the journey. It’s almost surreal. Should we send him to Ambani or Birla? That is where we are today, and God has been merciful.”For those who don’t know, Vikrant’s first investment came while he was still studying at St. Anthony’s High School in Versova. He was selected by the New Zealand health advisory board to register in the directory and was paid Rs 200 for the service. A few years later, in the 10th grade, he joined Shiamak Davar’s dance troupe as a contemporary dancer during summer break, landing his first paid job. At the same time, he also worked at a cafe in Versova.From cleaning tables at a coffee shop, Vikrant finally shared Best Actor National Award and Shah Rukh Khan. While Vikrant won for ’12th Fail’, SRK won for ‘Jawan’.