Vikrant Massey’s gratitude-filled post for ‘12th Fail’ real hero Manoj Kumar: endearing snaps & melting words

Vikrant Massey's recent film, '12th Fail,' directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, has garnered widespread attention nationwide. Inspired by the true story of officer Manoj Kumar and the challenges faced by millions attempting the UPSC entrance exam, the film, and Massey's performance, have sparked a significant impact. Massey took to his social media platform to express his gratitude in a heartfelt note. 

In the post vikrant was seen posing with manok kumar and his family members getting captured in fun snapshots with his kids and him.

His caption read, “Very seldom does one meet people who walk the talk. People who despite triumphs or failures, have their feet firmly grounded. Their heads held high, and their hearts at the right place. Iwas lucky to have met you. This film became a reality cos you existed. Even before we met, you'd already inspired millions through the book. Which was already a cult-classic in the Hindi literature world. But after meeting you and spending ample time with you and your wonderful family, I can proudly know why.”

He added, “You've not just given me my own #Restart moment through 12th Fail, but given me an elder brother, a mentor, a blue-print of a human-being, I would want to be like. As Manoj in the movie said to Dushyant Singh, "77 #( sir mai aap jaisa bann na chahta hu) Even after knowing you and saying it time and again, I want to say this one more time Manoj Sir, "THANK YOU” (i want to become like you) Your determination to make this world a better place through your work and beyond, is inspiring beyond words. hope I can make you proud someday. I hope.”

"12th Fail," produced by Zee Studios, has been released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. The film boasts an ensemble cast, featuring Anant V Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Sanjay Bishnoi, and Priyanshu Chatterjee. The film not only highlights the challenges of the UPSC exam but also serves as a tribute to the real-life inspiration behind the character portrayed by Vikrant Massey.