Rohit Shetty took to his Instagram to share a picture featuring himself alongside the ‘real hero’ of ’12th Fail,’ IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma. The director expressed his honor in working with Sharma during the challenging times of Covid.
In the accompanying caption, Shetty introduced Manoj Kumar Sharma as the true hero of ’12th Fail’ and highlighted that during the Covid period, Sharma was dedicatedly serving with the Mumbai police. He urged his followers to watch ’12th Fail,’ emphasizing its inspirational narrative, especially for students and youngsters.
Vikrant Massey portrayed the character of Manoj Sharma in the film, which is based on the struggles of Sharma in his journey to becoming an IPS officer. Responding to Rohit’s post, Vikrant Massey expressed admiration with the comment, “The two of you!!! 🔥❤️.” Medha Shankar, another significant cast member, also left a comment under the post.
’12th Fail’ is a biographical drama directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, showcasing the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma and his triumph over poverty to attain the rank of an IPS officer. The film, featuring Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar in lead roles, is currently available for streaming on Disney + Hotstar.