Vikas Divyakirti meets Shah Rukh Khan Image credit source: IIFA
Like every year, this year also witnessed a star studded event on the stage of Indian International Film Awards (IIFA). People were honored in various categories including Best Actor, Best Actress. Drishti IAS Vikas Divyakirti was also seen on the IIFA stage. He has also been honored with awards. After receiving the award, he also gave a speech and a video of him meeting Shah Rukh Khan has also surfaced.
Vikas Divyakirthi was seen in the film ’12th Fail’ released in October 2023, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. He played the role of a teacher in this film. He also contributed to the writing of the film, for which he was honored on stage at IIFA. It won the award for Best Story (Adaptation). Along with him Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Ayush Saxena and Jaskunwar Kohli also received the award.
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What did Vikas Divyakirthi say after receiving the award?
After receiving the award, Vikas Divyakirthi said, “The film was made. Vidhu sir polished the film. And one thing I learned in the process is that it takes thousands of lives to tell a story. Manoj had a life, there were thousands of people, we wrote the film by observing all of them. Two and a half hundred people shot, edited, gave music, only then a good story was made.
The best story deserves the best #12th Fail #Shahrukhkhan Looking dapper in white, chatting with VVC on stage. #Anupmachopra in the audience. #WikiSkills #IIFA2024 #VikrantMassey pic.twitter.com/QxYJSRucaO
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Vikas Divyakirthi added, “So we all always follow one thing that while making a film, while working, always remember one line ‘You are only a character, know your limits, or one day you will be removed from the story. ‘. This line of Wasim Barelvi sir is the philosophy of all of us. He adds, “Thank you IIFA, thank you Shah Rukh.” After which she hugs Shah Rukh Khan. Shahrukh also congratulated him for getting the award.
How much do you earn by failing 12th?
However, 12th Fel, based on the life of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma, featured Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankar in lead roles. This film got a lot of love from people. Made on a budget of 20 crores, the film earned 70 crores worldwide.
