Vikrant Massey thanks real-life IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma after 12th Fail box office success

Vikrant Massey starrer 12th Fail, directed by Vinod Chopra, did remarkably well at the box office. The actor portrayed the role of IPS officer Manoj Sharma in the movie. As the film crossed the mark of Rs 25 crores in India, Vikrant sent a heartfelt thank you to the real Manoj Kumar Sharma.

Vikrant Massey pens thank you note for Manoj Kumar Sharma 

Vikrant took to his Instagram handle on Thursday and shared a heartfelt note for Manoj Kumar Sharma. He was referred by the actor as his role model, demonstrating his deep influence on Vikrant throughout the filming process. 

The caption read, “Sir, aap mere Hero hain. Mere aadarsh hain. Mera saubhagya raha, aap jaise saral aur nek insaan ke kirdaar ko parde pe utaarne ka mauka mujhe mila. I will always be indebted to you for existing and being a role model not just for me, but for millions in this country: And giving me my own #Restart moment in real life.I love you. And always will."

Who is Manoj Kumar Sharma? 

Coming from Morena in the Chambal region once infamous for dacoits in Madhya Pradesh, Manoj Kumar Sharma was an IPS aspirant who had put up a brave fight while trying to chase his dreams.

From failing in Class XII to bagging the rank of 121 in the country's most sought-after examination -- the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) -- to becoming an IPS officer in the Maharashtra cadre, Sharma's life is nothing short of an inspirational journey.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's movie 12th Fail is based on the novel of the same name by Anurag Pathak. It narrates the real-life story of the lakhs of students who take the UPSC exam year after year. It also features how these people come in droves, possess very little, and receive next to no encouragement as they pursue their difficult dreams.