| Directed by | Vidhu Vinod Chopra |
|---|---|
| Written by | Vidhu Vinod Chopra |
| Produced by | Vidhu Vinod Chopra Yogesh Ishwar |
| Starring | Template:Plainlist |
| Cinematography | Rangarajan Ramabadran |
| Edited by | Jaskunwar Kohli Vidhu Vinod Chopra |
| Music by | Shantanu Moitra
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi
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12th Fail (Template:Translation) is an upcoming 2023 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Produced under the banner of Vinod Chopra Films and Zee Studios, it is based on the novel of the same name by Anurag Pathak.[1] The film stars Vikrant Massey, Pallak Lalwani, Sanjay Bishnoi and Harish Khanna. It is set to release on 27 October 2023.[2]
Cast
- Vikrant Massey as Manoj Kumar Sharma
- Pallak Lalwani
- Medha Shankar
- Priyanshu Chatterjee
- Sanjay Bishnoi
- Harish Khanna
Production
Development
In November 2022, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra announced the film, based on the novel Twelfth Fail, by Anurag Pathak.[3] The film is inspired by the real life story of IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi.[4]
Casting
In November 2022, Chopra announced that actor Vikrant Massey will play the lead, marking their first collaboration.[5] Many real life UPSC aspirants were cast in various roles. According to Massey, it added "authenticity" to the film.[6]
Filming
The film is shot mainly at various locations in Agra Chambal, Delhi, Mussoorie and Mumbai. A major portion of the film was shot in the two education hubs for government job aspirants, Rajendra Nagar and Mukherjee Nagar.[7][8] The filming was wrapped up in December 2022.[9]
Release
The film's teaser was released on 10 August 2023. It is set for release on 27 October 2023.[10]
References
- ↑ Vikrant Massey and Vidhu Vinod Chopra on 12th Fail: It is an homage to bureaucrats of the country. Indian Express. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ↑ Vikrant Massey-Starrer '12th Fail' To Release On October 27. Outlook India(6 July 2023). Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ↑ Vidhu Vinod Chopra's next titled '12th Fail': Story of aspiring IAS, IPS students. ANI News. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ↑ Vidhu Vinod Chopra announces new film 12th Fail. Vikrant Massey to play the lead. India Today. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ↑ Vikrant Massey shares how he prepared for his role in '12th Fail'. Times of India. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
- ↑ Vikrant Massey on shooting 12th Fail with junior-artists-cum-UPSC-aspirants: This really did add further authenticity. Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ↑ Vidhu Vinod Chopra shot major chunk of Vikrant Massey starrer ‘12th Fail’ in Delhi’s old Rajendra Nagar. Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ↑ Vikrant Massey shares picture with Vidhu Vinod Chopra from ‘12th Fail’ sets. The Print. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ↑ Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Vikrant Massey’s 12th Fail wraps up shoot. Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ↑ 12th Fail teaser: Vikrant Massey and Vidhu Vinod Chopra chronicle the struggles of UPSC students. Filmfare. Retrieved 12 September 2023.