12th Fail (2023)

★ 7.9 2h 26m 231 votes IMDb
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Based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail sheds limelight on fearlessly embracing the idea of restarting the academic journey despite the setbacks and challenges and reclaiming one's destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world's toughest competitive exam: UPSC.

12th Fail

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Vikrant Massey
Vikrant Massey as Manoj Kumar Sharma Age 39 · Mumbai, India Vikrant Massey (born April 3, 1987) is an Indian actor. He is noted for his leading roles in TV series, Dharam Veer (2008), Balika Vadhu (2009), Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo (2010), V The Serial (2012) and...
Medha Shankr
Medha Shankr as Shraddha Joshi Age 28 · Mumbai, Maharashtra Medha Shankr (born 1 August 1997) is an Indian actress who is known for her works in Hindi films. She is a trained Hindustani classical singer and completed her master's degree in Fashion Management f...
Anant Joshi
Anant Joshi as Pritam Pandey Age 36 · Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India Anant Vijay Joshi (born 26 October 1989) is an Indian actor who first became known for playing the title role in the ALTBalaji series Virgin Bhasskar (2019–2020)..
Anshumaan Pushkar
Anshumaan Pushkar as Gaurinandan Age 32 · Patna, Bihar, India Anshumaan Pushkar (born August 17, 1993) is an Indian actor. He is best known for playing the role of Rishi Ranjan in the Hotstar original series Grahan (2021), Jamtara as Rocky on the Netflix series...
Priyanshu Chatterjee
Priyanshu Chatterjee as Dushyant Singh Age 53 · New Delhi, India Priyanshu Chatterjee is an Indian actor and former model known for his works in Bollywood, and Bengali cinema. He made his Hindi film debut in the box-office big success Tum Bin in 2001. He will next...
Geeta Agrawal Sharma
Geeta Agrawal Sharma as Pushpa Sharma
Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Cast Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Geeta Agrawal Sharma, Harish Khanna, Vikas Divyakirti, Sarita Joshi, Sam Mohan

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ramu98 10/10 Jan 30, 2024
Forget Bollywood clichés, 12th Fail is a breath of fresh air. With crisp editing and stunning visuals, it tells the feel-good story of Manoj, a chronic exam-failer battling societal scorn. But Manoj's resilience is inspiring, and the film's unique perspective celebrates alternative paths to success.

Vikrant Massey shines as Manoj, while the film smartly reflects on education pressures and surprises with innovative storytelling. More than just entertainment, 12th Fail is a warm embrace, reminding us that success comes in many forms and unexpected detours can lead to fulfilling destinations. Recommended without reservation!

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