Vikrant Massey has come a long way indeed, ever since he started his television career in 2007. It has taken him many years to get the kind of recognition which he got with his recent release ’12th Fail’. The film proved to be a sleeper hit at the box office and has just grown each day, due to word of mouth. Infact, it started having more shows in theatres post its OTT release.The film is a biopic on IPS officer Manoj Sharma’s inspiring real life story.
But did you know that Vikrant could relate to the story towards the end of the film so much that his own feelings almost co-incided with Sharma and that’s what reflected in the climax scene. Jaskunwar Kohli, Co-writer, Associate Director, Editor ’12th Fail’shared a BTS picture along with the climax still and recalled what had happened during the shoot. Kohli said, “I will never forget this moment — during the shoot of the final result scene, Vikrant Massey had to fall down onto his knees again and again. But no matter how many takes it took, he cried so deeply every time that it was unbelievable. In the middle of takes when he would be standing, ready for the shot, he would keep muttering one line to himself — “Main bhi yahan tak bina oxygen support ke pahuncha hoon, woh bhi nange pair.” This is the line Manoj Kumar Sharma says to the panellists during his interview.”
He further added, “Later, when the shot was done, Vikrant sat down on the floor, but did not stop crying. He cried and he cried as Medha gently held him by the shoulders. “It’s also my story,” he told her through his tears. “It’s taken me 19 years to get here… and I’ve also reached here without oxygen support Medha… barefoot… it’s my story as well…”
But did you know that Vikrant could relate to the story towards the end of the film so much that his own feelings almost co-incided with Sharma and that’s what reflected in the climax scene. Jaskunwar Kohli, Co-writer, Associate Director, Editor ’12th Fail’shared a BTS picture along with the climax still and recalled what had happened during the shoot. Kohli said, “I will never forget this moment — during the shoot of the final result scene, Vikrant Massey had to fall down onto his knees again and again. But no matter how many takes it took, he cried so deeply every time that it was unbelievable. In the middle of takes when he would be standing, ready for the shot, he would keep muttering one line to himself — “Main bhi yahan tak bina oxygen support ke pahuncha hoon, woh bhi nange pair.” This is the line Manoj Kumar Sharma says to the panellists during his interview.”
He further added, “Later, when the shot was done, Vikrant sat down on the floor, but did not stop crying. He cried and he cried as Medha gently held him by the shoulders. “It’s also my story,” he told her through his tears. “It’s taken me 19 years to get here… and I’ve also reached here without oxygen support Medha… barefoot… it’s my story as well…”
Kohli concluded by saying, “In this iconic moment from the film, it was not just Manoj Kumar Sharma, but also Vikrant Massey. The two sides of the coin blended into one surreal human experience. Both made it, together, at the same time.”
Vikrant commented on this emotional post and said, “Jassi my brother…I love you and your compassion 🤗❤️” The actor had started his movie career after doing television for few years, in 2013 with Ranveer Singh, Sonakshi Sinha starrer ‘Lootera’.
’12th Fail’ is directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
