12th Fail: Vikrant Massey Pens a Note to IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma, Wins hearts
Updated on: 10 November, 2023 01:36 PM IST |Shreyas Pande
Vidhu Vinod Chopra`s 12th has turned out to be an unexpected hit in 2023. Starring Vikrant Massey, the film has been getting great reviews ever since its release on October 27th, with people calling it the best film of 2023.
In the film, Vikrant Massey portrays the role of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who came out of extreme poverty to become an IPS officer. It is a real story of honesty, hard work, and resilience. Apart from Vikrant, the film features an ensemble cast of actors and non-actors who are UPSC aspirants.
Vikrant Massey took to Instagram to write a heartfelt note to Manoj Sharma. In his Instagram story, he wrote, "Sir, you are my hero. You are my idol. It was my fortune to have the opportunity to portray the character of a simple and noble person like you on the silver screen."
Further, he added, "I will always be indebted to you for existing and being a role model, not just for me but for millions in this country, and for giving me my own #Restart moment in real life. I love you. And always will."
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Manoj Kumar had shared a picture of him with Vikrant on Instagram, praising Vikrant for his performance. He also said that Vikrant has been a part of his family since the day he started preparing for the role.
12th Fail is based on the non-fiction book by Anurag Pathak on the life of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma. It was written by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and became a success at the box office, earning over 31 crore. Its budget was Rs 20 crore, making it a hit.
Vikrant Massey`s layered portrayal has been getting a lot of praise, and it is like a revival for the actor, who has been tirelessly working for the past decade trying to make his mark in the industry. With 12th Fail, he has achieved much-needed commercial success. This will prove to be a major boost for his career.
Now, the film will soon release Zee5, which is expected to do even better after getting so much appreciation in theaters.
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