Anand Mahindra on Vikrant Massey’s '12th Fail': 'If you see only ONE film this year, make it this one'

Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Vikrant Massey’s film 12th Fail has turned out to be one of the most memorable success stories in recent times. Some of the top Bollywood stars have heaped praises on the film. But this inspirational drama has now been seen and praised by business tycoon Anand Mahindra. Mahindra shared a note on X about the film and wrote- “Finally saw ‘12th FAIL’ over this past weekend. If you see only ONE film this year, make it this one. The highlight for me was the interview scene. Yes, it may seem a bit contrived, but the profound dialogue makes this sequence hit you squarely between the eyes and shows you what India must do to build a new Bharat.”

Finally saw ‘12th FAIL’ over this past weekend.
If you see only ONE film this year, make it this one.

Why?

1) Plot: This story is based on real-life heroes of the country. Not just the protagonist, but the millions of youth, hungry for success, who struggle against extrordinary… pic.twitter.com/vk5DVx7sOx

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) January 17, 2024

Bollywood celebrities on 12th Fail Alia Bhatt recently reviewed _12th Fail_ by taking to her Instagram stories and wrote, “One of the most beautiful films I have seen in a while! With such fabulous performances.. Just too too too beautiful!!!! @vikrantmassey you were so so spectacular I am in awe! @medhashankr heart and soul of Manoj’s journey.. so special and fresh and all things heartwarming! @anantvjoshi outstanding! And lastly Vidhu Vinod Chopra sir – this film really hits the spot! So moving. So inspiring. So complete! I am FULL of love after watching this film! To the entire cast and crew! Take a bow.” Deepika Padukone reshared Alia’s review on her Instagram Stories and wrote, “I couldn’t agree more! Congratulations to the entire cast and crew… Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr.”