Anand Mahindra, the head of Mahindra Group, is well-liked on social media for sharing uplifting content. He recently had the pleasure of meeting Manoj Kumar Sharma, an IPS officer, and his wife Shraddha Joshi, who serves in the Indian Revenue Service. Mahindra was so impressed by their achievements and dedication that he asked for their autographs, showing his admiration and respect.
The lives of both Manoj and Shraddha were the inspiration behind the popular Bollywood movie “12th Fail,” directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra in 2023. The movie not only performed well at the box office but also earned lead actor Vikrant Massey the prestigious Best Actor (Critics) Filmfare Award. Their remarkable journey and achievements were showcased in the film, captivating audiences and critics alike.
Anand Mahindra Met The Couple That Inspired ’12th Fail’
Meanwhile, Anand Mahindra met the couple over the lunch. Later, he took to his social media and shared a picture with the power-couple, wherein he was holding a paper on which he took their autograph. Sharing the picture, Mahindra wrote a long note, praising their strong dedication to honesty and their belief in living a life of absolute integrity. The chairman of Mahindra Group was deeply touched by their story, seeing it as a symbol of perseverance and determination. But what happened next is even more intriguing. He wrote:
“If India is to become a global power, it will happen more rapidly if more people adopt their way of life. So they are the real celebrities of this country. And their autographs are heirlooms. I am a wealthier man today, for having met them.”
Check out the Tweet:
They were shy when I requested them for their autographs, which I am proudly holding.
But they are the true real-life heroes Manoj Kumar Sharma, IPS and his wife Shraddha Joshi, IRS. The extraordinary couple on whose lives the movie #12thFail is based.
Over lunch today, I… pic.twitter.com/VJ6xPmcimB
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) February 7, 2024
Earlier, after watching the movie, Mahindra took to his social media to praise the inspiring movie. He was so inspired by the journey and struggle of Manoj and Shradha that he wrote: “If you see only one film this year, make it this one.”
