12th Fail is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film directed, produced, and co-written by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film is based on the 2019 non-fiction book Twelfth Fail by Anurag Pathak, which chronicles the real-life journey of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame extreme poverty to become an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer. (Wikipedia)
🎬 Movie Overview
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Title: 12th Fail
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Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra
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Producer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Yogesh Ishwar
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Writers: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Jaskunwar Kohli
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Based on: Twelfth Fail by Anurag Pathak
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Music: Shantanu Moitra
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Cinematography: Rangarajan Ramabadran
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Editing: Jaskunwar Kohli, Vidhu Vinod Chopra
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Production Company: Vinod Chopra Films
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Distributor: Zee Studios
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Runtime: 146 minutes
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Language: Hindi
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Release Date: October 27, 2023
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Streaming Platform: Disney+ Hotstar (from December 29, 2023)(Wikipedia, Wikipedia, Wikipedia)
👥 Cast
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Vikrant Massey as Manoj Kumar Sharma
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Medha Shankr as Shraddha Joshi Sharma
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Anant Joshi as Narrator
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Anshumaan Pushkar in a supporting role
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Priyanshu Chatterjee in a supporting role
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Vikas Divyakirti, a real-life UPSC coach, appears as himself
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Manoj Kumar Sharma and Shraddha Joshi Sharma make cameo appearances(Wikipedia, Wikipedia, Wikipedia)
🧭 Plot Summary
The film follows the inspiring journey of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who, despite failing his 12th-grade exams and facing severe financial hardships, perseveres to become an IPS officer. His story is a testament to determination and resilience, highlighting the challenges faced by UPSC aspirants in India. (Wikipedia, Wikipedia)
🏆 Awards and Recognition
At the 69th Filmfare Awards, 12th Fail won five awards, including:(Wikipedia)
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Best Film
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Best Director – Vidhu Vinod Chopra
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Best Actor (Critics) – Vikrant Massey
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Best Screenplay
The film was also a sleeper hit at the box office, grossing over ₹50 crore in India. (Wikipedia)
🎵 Music
The film's music, composed by Shantanu Moitra, complements its emotional and motivational themes.(Wikipedia)
📺 Streaming Availability
12th Fail is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar since December 29, 2023.(Wikipedia)
🖼️ Official Poster
For more information, you can visit the official Wikipedia page.
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