28-07-2025
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's documentary Zero Se Restart Wins Top Honour At Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
Zero Se Restart won The German Star of India 2025 at the 22nd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart. Directed by Jaskunwar Kohli, the film explores the making of 12th Fail.
Zero Se Restart has officially captured hearts across borders. The film was honoured with The German Star of India 2025 (Audience Award) at the 22nd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart. Voted for by the audience, the award recognises outstanding achievements in entertainment for a feature film, making this victory especially meaningful as it reflects the love and connection from real viewers.
The recognition also celebrates filmmaker Jaskunwar Kohli, who directed the film that chronicles the behind-the-scenes journey of 12th Fail one of the most talked-about Indian films in recent years.
Veteran filmmaker and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra shared, 'I'm deeply thrilled that the raw emotion and sincerity of Zero Se Restart have resonated beyond borders. I'm truly grateful for the overwhelming love from the people of Germany."
Jaskunwar shared, 'It feels surreal to have audiences halfway across the world choose our film as their favourite. Thank you, Stuttgart. Thank you, Germany. This was completely unexpected and incredibly heartening. It brings to mind VVC's line from Zero Se Restart — 'Tayyar raho yaara, kabhi bhi kuchh bhi ho sakta hai!' (Be ready, my friend—anything can happen at any time!)."
Zero Se Restart beat out a strong slate of films to take home this prestigious honour. More than just an award, this is a celebration of resilience, storytelling, and the magic of filmmaking that connects across cultures.
Zero Se Restart is currently streaming exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 200 countries and territories worldwide. It explores the making of 12th Fail, offering viewers an intimate look at the passion, hardships, and hard work that went into its production. The documentary goes deeper into the emotional and creative process that drove the film's success.
The film 12th Fail, which opened in theatres in October 2023, is based on Anurag Pathak's best-selling novel. It depicts the amazing true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi. The documentary builds on this basis, providing genuine insights into the team's efforts, setbacks, and accomplishments throughout the film's production process. The title, Zero Se Restart, highlights the idea of starting anew, getting back to fundamentals, and pulling inspiration from the original dream or ambition.
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