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Rohit Shetty on Vidhu Vinod Chopra's reaction after he praised 12th Fail; recalls chat with IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma
Recently, Rohit Shetty revealed how Vidhu Vinod Chopra reacted after he praised his recent film 12th Fail at IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma’s insistence.
Director Rohit Shetty expressed a longing for the past when the film industry was more united. He acknowledged the benefits of technological progress but reminisced about the days when filmmakers supported each other. Shetty emphasized the importance of the traditional 'guru-shishya parampara' in Indian culture and highlighted that he has kept the same core team for many years. In a recent interaction, Shetty spoke about the recently released movie 12th Fail and revealed his conversation with Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Rohit Shetty reveals Vidhu Vinod Chopra's reaction when he praised 12th Fail
During a recent interaction with Film Companion, before the launch of his high-budget streaming series Indian Police Force, Rohit Shetty shared a funny story. He talked about reaching out to director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, whom he sees as a senior, after watching Chopra's movie 12th Fail. Rohit recalled the experience of connecting with the filmmaker.
He mentioned that Vidhu Vinod Chopra is someone they look up to as a senior. They admire his work, especially Parinda. Rohit recalled a time when they visited the set of 1942: A Love Story. Despite a strike on other sets, Chopra was allowed to shoot because of the enormous scale of his production. He said, “I know Manoj Sharma very well; 12th Fail is about him. He told me I should reach out to Vidhu sir, and he’d be happy to hear that I liked the film. He said, ‘Tereko achi lagi picture?’ I said, ‘Haan sir’. He said, ‘Chal ab wine ki bottle bhej’. That’s the senior-junior thing I miss.”
When questioned about the transformations he's seen in the film industry during his thirty years of involvement, Rohit mentioned that in the past, the film industry felt like a family, and he misses that connection. Nowadays, things are more practical, but the convenience of computer graphics and Dolby has made filmmaking easier at the same time.
He then recalled and added, “I remember we were shooting a film called Haqeeqat at Film City, and there was another team working on a different film. They came to us asking for two film magazines because they had run out. We gave them, and the next day they returned.”
Shetty then mentioned that during his time as the chief AD in Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, there was a scene where Kajol cried under a large church in the rain, and that set was used for the movie Josh. He said that such unconventional choices wouldn't happen in today's filmmaking. The filmmaker added, “They were shooting, and Ajay (Devgn) spoke to Mansoor Khan, and he said, ‘Yes, okay, just don’t shoot from these angles’.”
Rohit mentioned that in the past, individuals in the film industry were 'bold' and unafraid, but now, everyone is scared of facing online criticism and trolling.
About the Vidhu Vinod Chopra directorial film 12th Fail
The movie 12th Fail has been submitted as an independent entry for the Oscars 2024. It has garnered praise from notable figures like Kamal Haasan, Rishabh Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Farhan Akhtar, and Anil Kapoor, among others.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra has directed the movie 12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey in a key role. The film revolves around UPSC aspirants and is inspired by true stories. It portrays the challenges faced by numerous students attempting the UPSC entrance exam. Specifically, it's a biographical drama depicting the journey of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who, despite coming from poverty, becomes an IPS officer.
Meanwhile, 12th Fail is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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