Vikrant Massey shares picture of son, Vardaan, on his first birthday
Actor Vikrant Massey and his wife, Sheetal Thakur, shared the first photograph of their son, Vardaan, as they celebrated his first birthday.
The birthday party had a blue theme, with little Vardaan dressed in a brown pant and white shirt. Massey looked dapper in a blazer with a well-groomed beard, while Thakur wore an elegant summer dress.
The 12th Fail actor took to his Instagram account to share the pictures, captioned "Say HELLO! to our Onederful Vardaan."
Last year, Massey surprised everyone with his cryptic post regarding his decision to take a break from acting.
Later, he issued a statement clarifying that he would be taking a temporary hiatus from acting as his "physical and mental health have taken a hit."
"Acting is all I can do. And it has given me everything I have. My physical and mental health have taken a hit. I just want to take some time off, want to better my craft. I feel a sense of monotony at the moment. My post has been misinterpreted. That I am quitting or retiring from acting. I want to take some time off to focus on my family and health. I would be back when the time feels right," he said.
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