Vikrant Massey starrer 12th Fail to screen at Shanghai Film Festival
Still from 12th Fail
One of 2023's most loved films, 12th Fail, is all set to screen at the Shanghai Film Festival. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film narrated the story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame poverty and became an IPS officer. The film featured Vikrant Massey in the lead.
The film will be screened at the closing night of the festival on Sunday. The 2024 edition of the film festival kicked off on June 14.
12th Fail at Shanghai Film Festival
According to a statement by the makers, Vikrant will be attending the screening of 12th Fail at the film festival. It is not clear who else will be travelling to the film festival for the screening.
“The screening of 12th Fail in Shanghai Film Festival and Vikrant Massey's attendance at the screening highlights the film's ongoing success and the significant impact it has had worldwide,” read the statement.
The film was released on October 27, 2023 in theatres. Recently, the movie also celebrated its silver jubilee, marking 25 weeks of success in theatres. It recently got a massive release in China, where it was showcased on over 20,000 screens.
About the film
12th Fail revolves around UPSC aspirants and is based on real-life experiences. The film showcases the struggles of millions of students, who attempt the civil service entrance exams each year. The film focuses on the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame poverty to become an IPS officer.
The film is based on a novel by Anurag Pathak, and features Vikrant as a young Manoj from Chambal, who wants to join the police force. Medha Shankar essays the role of IRS officer Shraddha Joshi, Manoj Kumar Sharma's wife.
WION's Review of 12th Fail
In her review, WION's Pragati Awasthy stated that 12h Fail had Vikrant Massey delivering his career's best performance. "Vikrant didn't just play the character, he lived it, from the local accent to the body language, innocence, eagerness, and shyness. " Read the full review of the film here
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