12th Fail inspiration IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma REVEALS why he didn’t take money for Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film

After its release on the big screen, Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s biographical drama film 12th Fail didn’t attract the audience on the big screen.

But after its OTT debut, it became a sleeper hit and took the box office by storm. In the movie, actor Vikrant Massey played the role of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma. While talking to the audience, the officer shared what he gained from the feature film’s success.

Real-life Manoj Kumar Sharma reveals why he didn’t take money for 12th Fail

12th Fail tells the tale of a poverty-struck Manoj Kumar Sharma from Chambal who ended up becoming an IPS officer with his determination and hard work. While the film did big business, the man on whose life the film was based didn’t take a dime from it.

Sharing the reason behind it, Sharma said at the ABP Ideas of India summit, “If you ask me personally, I didn’t receive anything. It is so because I don’t take money from anyone or go in expecting any monetary benefits from anyone. I am a totally honest person about these matters, and I am as I was at the time of selection. My wife is also like that.”