'Want To Be Like You': Vikrant Massey Tells IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma On Whose Life '12th Fail' Is Made

After the grand success of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail, a movie loosely inspired and based on the real-life story of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma who despite failing the 12th grade studied hard to become an IPS officer, Vikrant Massey who essayed the lead role in the movie penned down a heartwarming note for the real-life hero who he called his "elder brother"

12th Fail actor Vikrant Massey meets IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma and his family

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Massey said that he enjoyed the time he got to spend with an inspiring personality like Manoj Kumar Sharma and his family.

He was in awe of them. So much so, that he said that he wished to become like him.

"LONG POST: Very seldom does one meet people who walk the talk. People who despite triumphs or failures, have their feet firmly grounded. Their heads held high, and their hearts at the right place. I was lucky to have met you.

"This film became a reality cos you existed. Even before we met, you¡¯d already inspired millions through the book. Which was already a cult-classic in the Hindi literature world.

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"But after meeting you and spending ample time with you and your wonderful family, I can proudly know why. You¡¯ve not just given me my own #Restart moment through 12th Fail, but given me an elder brother, a mentor, a blue-print of a human being, I would want to be like. As Manoj in the movie said to Dushyant Singh, '?? ??? ?? ???? ?? ?? ????? ???? (I want to be like you)'

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"Even after knowing you and saying it time and again, I want to say this one more time Manoj Sir, 'THANK YOU. ??? ?? ???? ??? ?? ???? ?? ?? ????? ???? (I want to be like you)" Your determination to make this world a better place through your work and beyond, is inspiring beyond words. I hope I can make you proud someday. I hope @drmanoj_kumarsharma.ips."

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Talking about the success of the movie, Vikrant Massey recently said that he credits it to the film's story. "My heart is full. I couldn't have asked for anything better. When people walked out (of the theatre), they thanked us for making the film and that¡¯s what matters most. I don't think the film only did well because of me. The cast was equally responsible. It would be stupid of me to say, I am the only sellable face in the film. The film's story was bigger than anyone," he said in a statement.

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