Filmmaker Rohit Shetty recently shared a post featuring himself alongside the real-life IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma. Vikrant Massey, who essayed the role of Manoj in the film '12th Fail,' responded to the post.
Check out the post here: Sharing the picture, Rohit penned, "Meet the real hero of “12th Fail” Manoj Kumar Sharma, had the honour of working with him during covid, at that time he was serving for Mumbai police… if you have not seen 12th fail please do watch… it’s an inspiring story specially for students and youngsters."
As soon as the director shared the photo, likes and comments poured in from all sides. Reacting to the post, Vikrant Massey wrote, "The two of you!!! (fire and red hearts)."
The movie '12th Fail' has been submitted as an independent nomination for the Oscars 2024. The film has garnered praise from notable figures, including Kamal Haasan, Rishabh Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Farhan Akhtar, and Anil Kapoor, among others.
Under the direction of Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film '12th Fail,' featuring Vikrant Massey, revolves around UPSC aspirants and draws inspiration from real-life experiences. This biographical drama portrays the challenges faced by millions of students aspiring to pass the UPSC entrance exam. Notably, the film chronicles the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who triumphed over poverty to attain the prestigious position of an IPS officer.