Actor Vikrant Massey says director Vidhu Vinod Chopra questioned him before he was cast in the film *12th Fail*. Massey recalls that Chopra told him he liked his previous work, but asked a direct question about why he should cast Massey in the role.
Massey’s account, reported by NDTV, frames the moment as part of an early casting discussion rather than an endorsement. He suggests that Chopra’s hesitation was tied to evaluating fit for the specific film project, even after reviewing Massey’s prior performance. The outlet does not indicate a disagreement over the film’s story or production, focusing instead on Chopra’s casting doubt.
Across the available report, the emphasis remains on how the director’s initial reservations are resolved into Massey ultimately being selected for *12th Fail*, with Chopra expressing the rationale for his decision through dialogue during the casting stage.
