Amitabh Bachchan's heartfelt note to Vidhu Vinod Chopra celebrates '12th Fail's honest brilliance

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan recently extended warm words of appreciation to filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra for the success of '12th Fail', an unexpected hit that got good reviews from the audiences. Despite his recent hand surgery, Amitabh Bachchan took to expressing his admiration for the film, highlighting its honesty and the outstanding performances by the talented cast, including Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar.
In his note, Bachchan commended the film's sincerity and the exceptional performances, expressing wonder at how each actor delivered brilliance in their roles.Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films responded with gratitude, acknowledging Bachchan's empowering words and their impact on the entire cast of '12th Fail'.
Amitabh Bachchan’s note read, “Vinod…I am typing this note because I am unable to write due to recent hand surgery! Wishing you, as always, the very best... Champagne and red wine, as promised. Such an impressive film, '12th Fail'.. made with such honesty and purity of thought... And what a star cast! Each one is so brilliant... How on earth did you get them, and how on earth were you able to extract the performance that each one has given? Absolutely brilliant!!”
The film's success has been an example of its impactful storytelling, drawing from the real struggles of aspirants facing the UPSC entrance exam. Beyond the exam's pressure, '12th Fail' imparts a powerful message of resilience in the face of failure, resonating with audiences across languages—Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada—where it's currently running in cinemas.