Bollywood’s own Greek God, Hrithik Roshan, has come forward with lavish praise for Vikrant Massey’s performance in the much-talked-about drama ’12th Fail’. Oozing with admiration, Roshan spilled his thoughts on social media platform X (previously known as Twitter) late Sunday evening. His words, full of enthusiasm, read, “Finally saw 12th Fail. It’s quite a masterclass in filmmaking. Above everything else I was inspired by the use of sound and sound effects play in enhancing the moments. Brilliant performances. Mr. Chopra, what a movie! Thank you for the brilliance. I am deeply inspired by this one.”
The commendation from Roshan spotlighted the critical role sound and sound effects play in enriching cinematic experiences, alongside acknowledging the stellar performances that grace the film. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, ’12th Fail’ takes a deep dive into the turbulent world of UPSC aspirants, portraying the rigorous and often harrowing journey of millions who undertake the UPSC entrance examination with dreams of civil service.
Encapsulating the robustness of the real-life challenges, Vikrant Massey has described his experience working on ’12th Fail’ as magnificently demanding. In an interview with ANI, he detailed the transformation required for his role, which included significant weight loss and skin toning to align with the character’s physicality. Massey pointed out that the movie is a typical Vidhu Vinod Chopra production, relentless in its stark representation of reality and making for an impactful narrative.
The film, which has triumphed to gather laudatory remarks from other giants of the industry including Kamal Haasan, Rishabh Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Farhan Akhtar, and Anil Kapoor, faced initial theatric adversity as it was released on October 27, concurrently with Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Tejas’. Despite this, ’12th Fail’ maintained its cinematic prominence, further evidenced by its warm reception at the Asia-Europe Young Film Festival.
The journey of ’12th Fail’ reached a crescendo when it was projected at the illustrious festival, where it was not only screened but was also honored as the closing film. In an environment celebrating diverse young cinema, ’12th Fail’ stood out, receiving a standing ovation and lauds from international audiences. Mr. Chopra, delighted by the film’s reception, took to social media to share the triumphant moment, underlining the film’s international appeal with the heartwarming reception it enjoyed.
Photographs and video snippets from the Asia-Europe Young Film Festival captured the magnetic charm of ’12th Fail’ as it captivated festival attendees. A particular dialogue from the movie resonated with the international audience, earning energetic applause and showcasing the film’s emotional resonance across borders.
Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan is ready to enthrall his fans on the silver screen with his upcoming aerial action thriller ‘Fighter’. The film, steering under the directorial wings of Siddharth Anand, boasts an ensemble cast featuring Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi. ‘Fighter’ is eagerly anticipated and is all set for a theatrical release on January 25. Alongside ‘Fighter’, Roshan is also primed to star in ‘War 2′, continuing his streak in the action thriller domain.
The universal acclaim and the international festival accolades for ’12th Fail’ not only emphasize the film’s artistic and narrative strengths but also demonstrate the vibrant potential of Indian cinema on the global stage. Hrithik Roshan’s nod to the film’s mastery and the festival honors stand as a testament to the film’s abilities to touch and inspire an eclectic audience, bridging cultural and geographical divides with its profound storytelling.
