Can '12th Fail' make it to the Oscars? Director answers

Will '12th Fail' be submitted to the Oscars? Director reveals
29 Sep 2024

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who directed 12th Fail, has expressed gratitude for the film's immense positive reception.

Starring Vikrant Massey, it is based on the true story of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma, who battled significant odds in life to crack the UPSC.

Speaking to the media at the IIFA Awards in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night, Chopra revealed if he plans to send his film to the upcoming Academy Awards.

Chopra's views on awards and '12th Fail's Oscar submission
Award perspective

When asked about submitting 12th Fail for the Oscars, Chopra responded, "I am not a very award fellow, award kind of fellow."

"I think the most important thing, the most important award is when you make a movie and when you see that movie, you say, ah, I did it. Or you say, oh, it didn't quite work."

'With '12th Fail' I think I succeeded'
Personal success

Chopra added, "For me the success that comes from outside means very little."

"For me the most critical thing is after I've made the movie, am I feeling successful? Which means have I succeeded in doing what I wanted to do or have I failed? With 12th Fail, I think I succeeded."

The director also spilled some beans on his upcoming project Zero Se Restart, billed as a prequel to 12th Fail.

It'll release in December.

'Laapataa Ladies' is India's pick for upcoming Oscars
Oscars

Coming back to the Oscars, the Film Federation of India has officially selected Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies as India's entry for the Oscars 2025.

It will represent India in the Best International Film category and beat Animal, Kalki 2898 AD, and All We Imagine as Light, among others, to emerge victorious.

The decision was made by a 13-member jury led by Assamese director Jahnu Barua.