Anand Mahindra Requests Autograph From '12th Fail' Inspiration Couple, Shares Insight From 'Lunch Date'

After so many fan encounters we have heard of over the years, this one will definitely be your favourite. It's when Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, met the couple who inspired Vikrant Massey's Bollywood movie '12th Fail. Anand met Manoj Kumar Sharma, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, and his wife, Shraddha Joshi, an Indian Revenue Service officer. Anand shared a photo from their latest lunch date on Wednesday, along with some insights from their table.

Insights From The 'Lunch Date'

The couple's life story served as inspiration for the successful film '12th Fail,' earning lead actor Vikrant Massey the Best Actor (Critics) Filmfare Award.

They were shy when I requested them for their autographs, which I am proudly holding.

But they are the true real-life heroes Manoj Kumar Sharma, IPS and his wife Shraddha Joshi, IRS. The extraordinary couple on whose lives the movie #12thFail is based.

Over lunch today, I¡­ pic.twitter.com/VJ6xPmcimB

¡ª anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) February 7, 2024

During the lunch meeting, Mahindra referred to Manoj Sharma and Shraddha Joshi as "true real-life heroes" and commended their commitment to a life of scrupulous integrity. He shared a photo on X with the couple, where they can be seen holding a paper bearing their autographs. Mahindra expressed his belief that India's path to becoming a global power would accelerate if more people embraced the couple's way of life.

Sharing the 'Lunch Date' picture, Mahindra wrote, "They were shy when I requested them for their autographs, which I am proudly holding."

He further added, "I am a wealthier man today, for having met them."

As soon as Anand shared the picture on X, users also started showering love on the couple. One of the users too called them "Heros of real life!"

Heros of real life! ??#12thFail https://t.co/LD4nuOhD3h

¡ª Ria (@Ria_ScoobyCute) February 7, 2024

Another said, "Real heroes of #12thFail. So inspiring, have read reviews about the film but will definitely have to watch it now."

Real heroes of #12thFail ??

So inspiring, have read reviews about the film but will definitely have to watch it now#ReelToReal #RealLife #RealLifeHeroes https://t.co/v34QDk2tJD

¡ª Dipal Thakker ? (@Dipal) February 7, 2024

About 12th Fail

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, '12th Fail' received not just critical acclaim within the film industry but also achieved remarkable success at the box office.

12 Fail's Lead Actor Vikrant Massey Taking Award/Twitter

Adapted from Anurag Pathak's bestselling novel, the film narrates the inspiring journey of IPS Sharma and his wife, Shraddha Joshi, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer. Sharma, who initially worked in the library and diligently overcame numerous challenges, eventually became an IPS officer after starting from humble beginnings, including cleaning toilets.

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