
Rohit Shetty Commends IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma in Throwback Photo; ’12th Fail’ Film Lauded for Inspiring Story and Vikrant Massey’s Stellar Performance.image/HT
Rohit Shetty Commends IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma in Throwback Photo; ’12th Fail’ Film Lauded for Inspiring Story and Vikrant Massey’s Stellar Performance
In a nostalgic throwback, Rohit Shetty recently shared a photo featuring himself with IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, dubbing him the ‘real hero of 12th Fail’. The filmmaker reminisced about their collaboration during Sharma’s service with the Mumbai Police, emphasizing the inspirational nature of the story behind Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film, “12th Fail,” where Vikrant Massey portrays the lead character based on Sharma’s life.
Vikrant Massey, who played a pivotal role in the film, responded to Shetty’s post with enthusiasm, using fire and heart emojis to express his appreciation. The image captures a moment between Rohit Shetty and Manoj Kumar Sharma in what seems to be Sharma’s Mumbai office. Shetty’s caption lauded “12th Fail” as an inspiring narrative, particularly resonant for students and young individuals.
Shetty recounted, “Meet the real hero of 12th Fail Manoj Kumar Sharma; had the honor of working with him during the Covid-19 pandemic when he was serving with the Mumbai Police. If you have not seen 12th Fail, please do watch; it’s an inspiring story, especially for students and youngsters.”
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s “12th Fail,” featuring Vikrant Massey, is currently available on Disney+ Hotstar and has been submitted as an independent nomination for the Oscars 2024. The film has garnered praise, with Vikrant receiving acclaim for his portrayal of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who triumphed over adversity to become an IPS officer.
Celebrities like Kamal Haasan, Rishabh Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Farhan Akhtar, and Anil Kapoor have all praised the film. “12th Fail” revolves around UPSC aspirants, providing a glimpse into the real-life struggles of millions attempting the challenging UPSC entrance exam. The narrative follows the journey of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who, emerging from poverty, achieves his dream of becoming an IPS officer. Adapted from Anurag Pathak’s novel, the film portrays Vikrant as a young boy from Chambal aspiring to join the police force.
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