Vidhu Vinod Chopra`s `12th Fail` Will Resonate With UPSC Aspirants. Here’s Why

Dear Millennials and Gen Zs, are you ready to fall for Civil Services? Are you ready to reignite your once blooming passion to take the UPSC Exam that faded away with time? Are you aspiring to be the man you are destined to be?

Let the movie `12th Fail` send shivers down your spine and renew your passion to once again chase the long-forgotten dreams. The biopic is here to inspire and light that fire of passion amongst aspirants.

12th Fail: An Emphatic Film Worth Waiting For

The film is directed by the renowned and acclaimed director of Bollywood Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It is adapted from the bestselling novel `12th Fail` penned by Anurag Pathak. It portrays a real-life story of IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi. The film is not so much about power and status but rather its about how one man or a woman with integrity can create a seismic change.

The film is shot in different locations, such as Chambal and Agra. Also, a major chunk of the film was shot at Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi, which continues to be one prominent location that produces a generation of bureaucrats in India.

Actor & Director Summarises The Film

The film's protagonist is played by the well-known star Vikrant Massey. He said this about the film: “It is the tragedy of our times that honesty and sincerity are a rarity. This film is a dedication to all the students who dream and to all the honest officers who are the backbone of our country and constitution. Working with Vidhu Vinod Chopra is a dream come true and a huge challenge since he is such a thorough director.”

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Speaking about the film, here is what director Vidhu Vinod Chopra said: “If an honest person is in a position of power, the world can truly change for the better. I have seen that with the countless IAS and IPS officers I have come across in the process of writing this film. Indeed, 12th fail is a tribute to all of them. If this film can even inspire 10 more officers to strive for honesty, 10 more students to strive for excellence… I will believe I have succeeded.”

The People Behind The Movie

Here, we bring you the who's who of the film 12th Fail:

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the director of 12th Film, already has several cinematic gems to his name. Like Parinda, 1942: A Love Story, Mission Kashmir, etc. After a break of 3 years, he’s here with the next emphatic movie, `12th Fail`, which will hit the theatre on October 27, 2023. The trailer of the movie was released today, August 10, 2023.

Vikrant Massey, the lead actor in the film made his Bollywood debut with Lootera (2013). Later, he starred as a lead in A Death in the Gunj (2016). Both the films, and his impeccable performances in them, won critical acclaim. He went on to win the 'Best Actor' at Caleidoscope Indian Film Festival Award (2017) and earned a nomination for Critics choice 'Best Actor' at Filmfare Awards (2018) for his moving portrayal in A Death in the Gunj.

Harish Khanna also stars in the film in a supporting role. He has starred in both Indian and foreign languages. Some of his well known movies are Gangs of Wasseypur, Yahaan, Kaminey, and Midnight's Children.

12Th Fail Teaser & Other Shows On Entrance Exams

Click here to watch the trailer of the film- 12th Fail Teaser

This is not the first time that Indian entertainment has tapped into the world of entrance exams. Here are some other series that deal with an aspirant’s journey - be it UPSC or Engineering Entrance Exams:

Kota Factory
TVF`s Aspirants
Laakhon Mein Ek

All the best Aspirants!

Kaihrii Thomas

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