Real life ’12th Fail’ IPS officer shares cute throwback pic with wife, internet hearts it

You must have heard all about the inspiring tale of Manoj Kumar Sharma's journey to become an IPS officer. But do you know who brought forth Sharma’s story to the world? Meet Anurag Pathak, Sharma’s close friend who not only helped him navigate the tough times during his preparation for the UPSC exams but proudly told his story to the world with his best-seller book. Now an old picture featuring Sharma, his wife Shraddha Joshi and Pathak has gone viral again.

Sharma’s struggles are beautifully captured in the film ‘12th Fail’, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Based on Anurag Pathak's novel, the biographical drama stars Vikrant Massey as Manoj and Medha Shankar as his wife, Shraddha Joshi, an IRS officer.

An integral part of this story is the character Pritam Pandey, portrayed by Anant V Joshi. Pritam's role in Manoj's life is pivotal; he introduces Manoj to the UPSC world, setting him on the path to becoming an IPS officer. This act of kindness blossoms into a friendship that provides Manoj with the encouragement and support needed to navigate the challenging journey of civil service examinations.