In the realm of cinematic triumphs, Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s most recent film, “12th Fail,” stands out as a powerful story of an underdog that moviegoers find incredibly relatable. The film featured the stellar duo of actors Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar as central characters. In addition to being a box office hit, they also draw viewers to the Disney+Hotstar OTT network.
The film is a deft adaptation of Anurag Pathak’s best-selling book and follows the journey of Manoj Kumar Sharma. He is a Chambal native who dropped out of school in the 12th grade and bravely attempted to pass the tough UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) test.
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Clocking in at 147 minutes, “12th Fail” skillfully avoids the pitfalls of monotony or preachiness. It skillfully strikes a balance, keeping up the tension, and fast pacing that make it an incredibly captivating cinematic experience. In what is maybe his greatest performance to date, Vikrant Massey gives a masterful performance. He brings Manoj Kumar Sharma to life at each turning point by capturing a complex range of feelings.
Massey portrays every aspect of Manoj’s character with ease, from the adolescent purity of a student ignorant of the wickedness of cheating to the unwavering drive of a struggling UPSC candidate. With Massey’s outstanding performance at its center, “12th Fail” is established as a cinematic achievement. It is all thanks to his painstaking, down to the last detail, that the representation refuses to be criticized.
As the film got so many positive reviews, Vikrant also gained loads of praise for his stellar performance. However, Anand Mahindra’s praising words for Vikrant hit everyone, including Vikrant himself, differently.
Anand Mahindra gives his review on 12th Fail and Vikrant Massey’s acting in it
Anand Mahindra is a well-known entrepreneur who is well-known for his business acumen. However, not many know that he is also known as a choosy movie enthusiast. He recently took to the internet to praise Vikrant Massey’s most recent film, “12th Fail.” He wrote,
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“Finally saw ‘12th FAIL’ over this past weekend. If you see only ONE film this year, make it this one. Why? 1) Plot: This story is based on real-life heroes of the country. Not just the protagonist, but the millions of youth, hungry for success, who struggle against extrordinary odds to pass what is arguably one of the most competitive exams in the world.”
While praising the film, he lauded Vidhu Vinod Chopra for his flawless casting and narrative delicacy in a post on the digital agora. However, he saved particular admiration for Vikrant Massey’s outstanding performance. Speaking about Vikrant’s acting prows, he said,
“2) Acting: @VidhuChopraa does a brilliant job of the casting. Each character is credible in the role & they turn in gritty, passionate performances. But @VikrantMassey delivers a bravura performance that merits a National Film Award. He was not just acting out the character’s life, he was living it.”
The industrialist praised the storytelling skills of Chopra, saying that ’12th Fail’ demonstrated the ageless principle that excellent storytelling is the foundation of great cinema, with the simplicity and genuineness of a well-told tale surpassing the appeal of visual effects.
Mahindra recognized the movie’s interview sequence, which is a crucial scene that tackles India’s journey towards creating a new Bharat, as its high point. Anand Mahindra ended his review with a sincere request to the filmmaker, saying,
“3) Narrative style: Vidhu Chopra emphatically reminds us that great cinema is about great stories. Period. And that special effects are no match for the simplicity & authenticity of a story well told. The highlight for me was the interview scene. Yes, it may seem a bit contrived, but the profound dialogue makes this sequence hit you squarely between the eyes and shows you what India must do to build a new Bharat. Mr Chopra, yeh dil maange more films like this!”
Finally saw ‘12th FAIL’ over this past weekend.
If you see only ONE film this year, make it this one.Why?
1) Plot: This story is based on real-life heroes of the country. Not just the protagonist, but the millions of youth, hungry for success, who struggle against extrordinary… pic.twitter.com/vk5DVx7sOx
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) January 17, 2024
Vikrant Massey reacted to Anand Mahindra’s praise for him
Feeling touched by Mahindra’s kind remarks, Vikrant Massey replied with gratitude. He recognized the importance of the acknowledgment and expressed the team’s delight. Massey also appreciated Mahindra’s dedication to compassion and quality, implying that the movie had touched the correct note. He wrote,
“Thank you Mr. Mahindra 🙏🏽 Your appreciation for our efforts and recommendation for the film means the world to me. And I’m sure each & every member of our team shares the same excitement. You’ve been an inspiration to millions through your commitment in excellence & compassion. Guess we did something right. Thank you again”
Thank you Mr. Mahindra 🙏🏽
Your appreciation for our efforts and recommendation for the film means the world to me. And I’m sure each & every member of our team shares the same excitement.
You’ve been an inspiration to millions through your commitment in excellence &…
— Vikrant Massey (@VikrantMassey) January 17, 2024
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The actor’s conversation with the industrialist mirrored the movie’s triumph both at the box office and in capturing the hearts of its fans.
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