Vikrant Massey confirms IPS Manoj Sharma and IRS Shraddha Joshi's cameo appearance in '12th Fail'

Vikrant Massey's latest film, '12th Fail,' is gaining considerable acclaim for its compelling and authentic portrayal of real-life events. The movie's release on OTT platforms has sparked a flurry of activity on social media, with users enthusiastically sharing their heartfelt reviews after watching the film.

Recently, a Twitter user posted a screenshot from a scene in '12th Fail,' pointing out the presence of real-life IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and his wife, IRS inspector Shraddha Joshi, in the background. Vikrant confirmed their cameo by responding to the post.

The user shared the still, saying, "Did anyone notice in the background, the real Manoj and Shraddha in this scene? What attention to detail! #12thFail."


Soon, Vikrant Massey acknowledged the observation, stating, "Haha!!! So I finally found someone who noticed this. True, it’s them. A small @VVCFilms tribute to them. Another trivia, it happened at the same place, which is Delhi Haat."



Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, "12th Fail" is receiving widespread acclaim as a biographical drama chronicling the inspiring life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who triumphed over poverty to become an IPS officer. Alongside Vikrant Massey, the film stars Medha Shankar in lead roles. Notably, the film is now available for streaming on OTT platforms and is also running successfully in theatres. Interestingly, the movie has been submitted as an independent nomination for the Oscars.