Special screening of Vikrant Massey’s superhit film 12th took place in the Supreme Court, CJI got in such a condition after watching the film.
Bollywood News Desk –A special screening of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s film ’12th Fail’ was organized for Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and other judges of the Supreme Court. The CJI, judges and more than 600 Supreme Court officials and their families attended the screening of the film on Wednesday. This was followed by a conversation between Justice Chandrachud and Chopra as well as the film’s lead actors Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar. Apart from the film’s team, IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, on whose life the film is based, and his wife, IRS officer Shraddha Joshi also became part of the conversation during the special screening of the film.
During the interaction, CJI DY Chandrachud said, ‘I am sure that every member of our staff family will be truly inspired to encourage their sons, daughters, friends and inspire them to take the country to new heights. Such movies enable and inspire us to do something better every day of our lives for the people around us. Let us tell you that ’12th Fail’ was released in theaters on October 2023. The story and acting of the film were also highly praised.
Chief Justice praised Vidhu Vinod Chopra
During the special screening, the Chief Justice praised Vidhu Vinod Chopra and said that the way he has brought the real life story on screen is praiseworthy. Chief Justice said, both Vikrant and Medha have done excellent work. He has fully lived the life and environment of his characters and made it a part of himself while doing the film. I could feel it. There were moments in the film when I felt I needed a handkerchief because my eyes were moist. This film gives a strong message of hope. On behalf of the entire staff of the Supreme Court and my colleagues, I would like to thank the team of ’12th Fail’ for spending the evening with us.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra expressed gratitude
Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra said that he had the honor of screening the film for the Chief Justice. He said, ‘It was one of the most pleasant evenings of my life. Because I was watching the movie sitting next to a person who understood everything I said in the movie. He made me feel that spending five years of my life on this film was worthwhile. I am grateful to all the respected judges and members of the Supreme Court who took time out to join us. It was a magical evening.’