Fan-made Sketch Capturing Reel And Real ‘12th Fail' Hero Has IPS Manoj Sharma’s Approval

IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma has gained immense popularity and become a household name as well as an inspiration to many after the Vikrant Massey starrer Hindi film based on his life and struggles graced the silver screen. From his interviews to his social media, netizens have been following and praising the officer ardently. Recently, Manoj took to platform X (formally known as Twitter) to share a captivating fan-made video that showcased a meticulous pencil sketch, drawing parallels of his photograph with a photograph of actor Vikrant Massey – the protagonist in his biographical drama 12th Fail. This artwork, posted on X on January 21, is titled “Reel vs Real. 12th Fail.”

The intriguing video shows an artist tearing Massey’s photograph in half. Then, the artist makes a sketch of real-life 12th Fail hero Manoj Sharma on the other half of the page. The person seamlessly merges the distinctive facial features of both Vikrant and Manoj, completing the sketch within moments, all of which was beautifully documented in the video.

Captioning the post, Sharma expressed his heartfelt emotions for the artistic talent, writing, “when somebody’s art touches your heart.”

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The online community resonated deeply with this artistic creation, as evidenced by the video amassing almost 570,000 views so far and receiving an outpouring of praise for the artist’s exceptional skill. The comment section buzzed with admiration, with users lauding the talent on display, expressing fascination with Sharma’s life journey, and offering simple yet sincere compliments.

“Very nice, sir,” read a comment while another user said, “Even though your story is heart-touching, I loved the movie.”

Delving further into the much talked about film, 12th Fail, this biographical drama serves as an earnest portrayal of Manoj Kumar Sharma’s life. The film, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and featuring Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar in prominent roles, draws inspiration from Anurag Pathak’s best-selling novel of the same title.

The film not only encapsulates the compelling academic journey of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma but also intertwines his real-life love story with his now-wife, IRS officer Shraddha Joshi.

Overcoming the challenges of poverty, Sharma achieved the prestigious rank of an IPS officer in the Union Public Service Commission civil services exam on his fourth attempt. Joining the Maharashtra cadre in 2005, he currently holds the position of Additional Commissioner of the West Region in Mumbai, a testament to his resilience and dedication to public service.

Released on October 27, 2023, 12th Fail has proven to be a cinematic surprise, defying initial expectations with its long and glorious run at the Indian box office. What began as a film with minimal buzz grew exponentially through extraordinary word-of-mouth, ultimately emerging as a super-hit. Audiences have been captivated by the film’s narrative depth, stellar performances, and its ability to resonate with the triumphs and challenges faced by its real-life inspirations.