Story Of Real Life Shraddha Joshi, The Inspiration Behind Movie 12th Fail Character

By- Srishti Verma

12th Fail, featuring Vikrant Massey, centers around UPSC aspirants and draws from real-life experiences.

The film delves into the remarkable narrative of Shraddha Joshi, portrayed by Medha Shankar, showcasing a love story that challenges societal norms.

Beginning her career in 2005 as the Deputy Collector of Nainital, she focused on rural development, tourism, environmental concerns, and women’s empowerment.

This tenure ignited her passion for women’s issues, steering her to assume leadership at  MAVIM (Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal) in 2018.

Manoj Sharma, a firm believer in the strength of love, shared his resolve to be the ideal life partner for Shraddha Joshi.

Their paths initially crossed at a UPSC coaching centre in Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar, where a teacher orchestrated their meeting due to Joshi’s fondness for Hindi literature.

Over time, he developed sincere feelings for her and courageously confessed them to her.

Joshi declined to reciprocate, however, he persisted. To establish a connection, he proposed,  "Can we at least be friends?"

This marked the start of a journey that would redefine their lives.

Their love story, filled with twists and turns, eventually blossomed into a beautiful romance, challenging norms and demonstrating the resilience of true love.