In a recent social media post, Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor showered praise on actor Vikrant Massey, referring to the team of “12th Fail,” directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, as ‘legends.’ The film, based on the real-life journey of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi, stars Vikrant Massey in the lead role alongside Medha Shankr.
Kareena Kapoor took to Instagram Stories to share her appreciation for the film, writing, “12th Fail. Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anant V Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, and the entire cast and crew, legend’s.” Vikrant Massey, a self-proclaimed fan of Kareena, responded with gratitude on his own Instagram Stories, humorously stating, “Bas, ab mai retire ho sakta hu (Now I can retire). Thank you so much, ma’am! You have no idea what this means to me.”
The camaraderie between Vikrant and Kareena was evident in a recent interview with Film Companion, where Vikrant expressed his admiration for the actress. He praised Kareena’s work in the past, especially her appearance in the film Asoka, stating, “When she did Asoka, as a movie fan I was like ‘Wow. She looked gorgeous.’”
“12th Fail,” released in theaters in October 2023, revolves around the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, portrayed by Vikrant Massey, and his IRS officer wife, Shraddha Joshi, played by Medha. The film captures Manoj’s inspiring journey from a young boy in Chambal to achieving his dream of becoming an IPS officer through years of dedication and hard work.
Beyond Kareena Kapoor’s accolades, “12th Fail” has garnered widespread praise from various celebrities in the film industry. Notable names such as Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan, Anurag Kashyap, Kangana Ranaut, Katrina Kaif, and Rohit Shetty have commended the film for its powerful narrative and exceptional performances. Recently landing on Disney+ Hotstar, the movie continues to receive positive reviews from both critics and audiences alike.
As the accolades pour in and the film gains momentum on the digital platform, “12th Fail” stands as a testament to Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s directorial prowess and the exceptional performances delivered by Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr in portraying the inspiring real-life story of Manoj Kumar Sharma.
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