Vikrant Massey praises the promo of TV show Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan; writes ‘Prithviraj still lives on, we are proud of him’

Actor Vikrant Massey, known for his powerful screen presence in both television and films, recently shared an emotional and thought-provoking reaction to the promo of the upcoming historical TV show Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan.

The promo stirred a deep chord in the actor, prompting him to speak about India’s rich legacy and how its history continues to inspire generations.“Very few people know that history has always been my favorite subject,” Vikrant revealed. “Even today, I read books simply out of interest—because to understand the present, it is essential to understand the past.”The 12th Fail actor, who began his journey on television with iconic shows like Balika Vadhu, said the show's trailer made him reflect deeply on historical narratives.

“Recently, I saw the promo of an upcoming show, and a thought crossed my mind.”Challenging conventional narratives, Vikrant added, “Who says that Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammad Ghori? Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Ghori multiple times in battle and spared his life each time. It was only when Ghori won once through deceit that he captured Prithviraj, had his eyes gouged out, and gave him a death fit for an animal.”

Criticizing historical distortion, he said, “Books say, and our neighboring country believes, that Prithviraj was defeated. That is incorrect. Prithviraj was never truly defeated. A civilization doesn’t fall due to one battle. Even after 1000 years, his legacy is alive.”Drawing a powerful contrast, Vikrant concluded, “Today, Delhi, Ajmer, Rajputana—his homeland—are thriving. But Mohammad Ghori’s Ghor has become one of the most backward regions in the entire world. Prithviraj still lives on. We are proud of him. But in Ghori’s country, there is no one left who even utters his name.”His words serve as both a tribute to a heroic king and a reminder of how historical pride can continue to shape cultural identity.