A special screening of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s “12th Fail” was held for chief justice DY Chandrachud and other judges at the Supreme Court. The film’s screening on Wednesday was attended by the CJI, judges and over 600 officials of the Supreme Court and their families. It was followed by an interaction between CJI and Chopra, along with the film’s lead cast Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar. Besides the film’s team, IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, whose life inspired the Hindi movie, and his wife, IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi, were also part of the interaction.
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NEW DELHI: A special screening of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film ’12th Fail’ was hosted for Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and other Supreme Court judges. This exclusive event took place on a Wednesday and was attended by over 600 Supreme Court officials and their families.
Following the screening, an insightful conversation unfolded between Justice Chandrachud, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and the film’s lead actors, Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar.
The film, which is inspired by the life of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, also saw the officer and his wife, IRS officer Shraddha Joshi, participating in the discussion.
“I am sure that every member of our staff family will be truly inspired to encourage their sons, daughters, and friends and inspire them to take the country to new heights. Such films enable and inspire us to do something better every day of our lives for the people around us,”
-said CJI DY Chandrachud during this interaction.
The screening, held at the Supreme Court in New Delhi, garnered appreciation from the attending judges, officials, and their families. The event became a platform not only to showcase the film but also to reflect on its underlying message of perseverance and hope.
12th Fail, released in theatres in October 2023, has been lauded for its compelling storytelling and the remarkable performances by Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar. The movie is an adaptation of Anurag Pathak’s bestselling novel and focuses on the real-life challenges and triumphs of Manoj Kumar Sharma. CJI DY Chandrachud was highly appreciative of Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s craftsmanship in bringing this inspirational story to the big screen.
He commented,
“Both Vikrant and Medha have done a brilliant job. They have fully embodied the lives and environments of their characters and made it such a part of their existence while doing the film. I could feel that. There were moments in the movie when I thought I’d need a hanky as my eyes were moist.”
The Chief Justice also expressed his gratitude to the team of 12th Fail for their presence, stating,
“This film conveys such a strong message of hope. On behalf of the entire staff and my colleagues at the Supreme Court, I’d like to thank the team of ’12th Fail’ for taking the time to spend the evening with us.”
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, visibly moved by the occasion, shared his thoughts on the screening. He expressed his gratitude and excitement about the event, stating,
“This was one of the most pleasant evenings of my life. Because I was watching the film sitting next to a man (Justice Chandrachud) who understood everything I tried to say in the film.”
Chopra further added,
“He made me feel that spending 5 years of my life on this film was worth it. I am grateful to all the esteemed judges and members of the Supreme Court who found time to join us. It was a magical evening.”
This special screening was not just a celebration of the film but also a reminder of the power of storytelling to inspire and uplift society.
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