12th Fail
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.
Director(s)
Abhishek Sengupta
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Real-life subjects Manoj Kumar Sharma and Shraddha Joshi made cameo appearances in the film they inspired.
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The film's background score was directly inspired by Pandit Ravi Shankar's music in the 1955 Bengali classic Pather Panchali.
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ramu98
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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Abhishek Sengupta is the director of 12th Fail.
The cast of 12th Fail includes Geeta Agrawal Sharma as Pushpa Sharma, Vikrant Massey as Manoj Kumar Sharma, Vijay Rajoria as Library Manager, Sanjay Bishnoi as Naval, Sarita Joshi as Dadi, Priyanshu Chatterjee as Dushyant Singh, Medha Shankr as Shraddha Joshi, Sam Mohan as Deep Mohan, Harish Khanna as Ramveer Sharma, Anshumaan Pushkar as Gaurinandan, Sonal Jha as Shraddha's Mother, Anant Joshi as Pritam Pandey, and more.
The duration of 12th Fail is 2h 26 mins.
Yes. You can watch the 12th Fail trailer on this Fanbiz page on Fanziz.
You can watch 12th Fail on Netflix (Subscription), Hulu (Subscription), and Netflix Standard with Ads (Subscription). Check this Fanbiz page for the latest platforms.
12th Fail was released on 11 Aug 2023.
12th Fail is listed under Drama on Fanbiz.
12th Fail has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 10.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "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 soci..."
1. Real-life subjects Manoj Kumar Sharma and Shraddha Joshi made cameo appearances in the film they inspired. 2. The film's background score was directly inspired by Pandit Ravi Shankar's music in the 1955 Bengali classic Pather Panchali.
