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The 71st National Film Awards announced winners across various categories, with Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey sharing Best Actor for 'Jawan' and '12th Fail', Rani Mukerji winning Best Actress for 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway', and 'Kathal' winning Best Hindi Film.
Actor Vikrant Massey recalls director Vidhu Vinod Chopra telling him that he is relatively unknown in the industry despite working for a decade before casting him in 12th Fail, which he considers a "restart moment" in his career. The film, which revolves around UPSC aspirants and is based on real-life experiences, recently celebrated 100 days at the box office. Massey expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with Chopra and learn from him during the 2.5 years spent on the film's sets.
Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra reflects on the success of his film "12th Fail," based on IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma, revealing that he was discouraged by many, including his wife Anupama Chopra, who predicted poor box office performance. Despite the skepticism, the film surpassed expectations, earning ₹55.63 crore in India and receiving acclaim on OTT platforms. The movie, depicting the struggles of UPSC aspirants, has been submitted as an independent nomination for the Oscars 2024.
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra celebrated the 100th day of his movie '12th Fail' in theaters, despite it being available on OTT platforms, reflecting on the film's unexpected success and the initial skepticism from his wife and trade agencies. Chopra emphasized the importance of making an honest film that resonates with the audience, despite financial predictions, and revealed that he personally invested in the movie. '12th Fail' has become an unexpected hit, earning Rs 67 crore worldwide and receiving critical acclaim for Vikrant Massey's performance.