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NDTV
a day ago
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- NDTV
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Zero Se Restart Receives Recognition At Germany's Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
New Delhi: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's documentary Zero Se Restart was honoured with The German Star of India 2025 (audience award) at the 22nd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart in Germany. Voted for by the audience, the award recognises outstanding achievements in entertainment for a feature film, according to a press release. Edited and directed by Jaskunwar Singh Kohli, Zero Se Restart, is a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the acclaimed film '12th Fail', which was directed and produced by Chopra. "12 Fail" was released in 2023, starring Vikrant Massey in the lead role, and went on to emerge as a successful film, both critically and commercially. It was based on the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, who, despite belonging to a poor family, became a civil servant. Chopra said he is grateful for the response from Germany. "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," he said in a statement. Kohli called it a surreal feeling. "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!).' The documentary is streaming on Prime Video.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
Zero Se Restart gets awarded at Germanys Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Vidhu Vinod Chopra's documentary 'Zero Se Restart" was honoured with The German Star of India 2025 (audience award) at the 22nd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart in Germany. Voted for by the audience, the award recognises outstanding achievements in entertainment for a feature film, according to a press release. Edited and directed by Jaskunwar Singh Kohli, 'Zero Se Restart", is a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the acclaimed film '12th Fail", which was directed and produced by Chopra. '12 Fail" was released in 2023, starring Vikrant Massey in the lead role, and went on to emerge as a successful film, both critically and commercially It was based on the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, who despite belonging to a poor family, became a civil servant. Chopra said he is grateful for the response from Germany. '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," he said in a statement. Kohli called it a surreal feeling. '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!)." The documentary is streaming on Prime Video. PTI ATR ATR ATR (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 16:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
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. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
What you didn't see in Zero Se Restart: Vidhu Vinod Chopra wanted to quit directing 12th Fail on day 2 of shoot
Jaskunwar Kohli's Zero Se Restart, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video India, gave several insights into the making of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 2023 seminal underdog tale 12th Fail. It's a deep dive into how Chopra had to start everything from scratch after going on floors, from the production design to the style of filming. However, there's one aspect that the documentary doesn't capture — how Chopra almost quit directing 12th Fail on the second day of shoot itself. In the latest edition of Creator x Creator on SCREEN, Kohli sat down with Chopra and discussed this episode. 'It was not possible to put this story in the film because it was so dark,' said Kohli. 'I remember the exact words you said: 'Guys, I don't want to put up with this. I just want to go back home to my dogs and sit with them because I'm so sad right now.' That was the only time in my life I've seen you this close to actually breaking down,' he added. Vidhu Vinod Chopra blamed it on the crew of 12th Fail, which was 'so mediocre on that day.' 'This can only happen on a Hindi movie set. That day, I remember clearly, after taking the shot, I went to check the shot on the monitor, there was no sound. So I asked this guy, 'Hey, where's the sound?' He said, 'Nahi sir, ismein sound nahi aata (No sir, there's no sound in the monitor).' Sound nahi aata (There's no sound)? How am I going to direct this film?,'' recalled Chopra. 'Because there are directors that guy must've worked with who don't give a damn about the sound in the shot. They just say, 'Ho gaya, aage chalo (this is done, let's move on).' Then I realized why the hell am I doing it, ya?,' the filmmaker said, adding, 'I was so frustrated that I wanted to quit 12th Fail and come back home. Because how do you make a film without a crew that's not efficient?' Vidhu Vinod Chopra recalled 'fortunately' after his 'gaali-galauch' (cursing) on set that day, everything fell into place the next day. 'You'd said, 'I've come back after listening to a Taylor Swift song,' Kohli made Chopra recall in the conversation. They were referring to Swift's song from her 2017 album Reputation, 'Look What You Made Me Do.' In the song, Swift sings, 'I'm sorry, but the old Taylor can't come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, 'cause she's dead.' Also Read — 'Munna Bhai MBBS made me rich because nobody bought that film': Vidhu Vinod Chopra recalls South distributor rejecting film with 'Bambaiya' language 'You said, 'The old Vinod is dead. From today, I'll just have a happy face.' If someone used to a do a mistake on set, everybody would freeze ki ab padegi (now, we'd get a thrashing). But you'd walk forward and say, 'I'll not scream (zips his mouth). Just don't do it again,'' recalled Kohli.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hrithik Roshan, Vidya Balan changed after success? Here's what filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra has to say
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, acclaimed for hits like 'Munna Bhai MBBS' and '3 Idiots', values fresh talent for their purity and sincerity. He observes success often changes people's character, citing actors like Hrithik Roshan and Vidya Balan. Chopra's influential films blend storytelling with social themes, leaving a lasting industry impact. Vidhu Vinod Chopra stands out as one of Hindi cinema's most accomplished filmmakers, renowned for hits like 'Munna Bhai MBBS' and '3 Idiots'. Similar to the character from Munna Bhai, the film that significantly boosted his fortune, Chopra is known for his straightforward and candid opinions about Bollywood and its inner workings. Recently, he shared insights about working with many now-famous filmmakers and actors, reflecting on how achieving success can profoundly transform a person's character. Choosing Fresh Talent for Purity During a SCREEN interview, talking to director Jaskunwar Kohli, who created the documentary 'Zero Se Restart' on the making of Chopra's '12th Fail', Vidhu shared his approach to choosing fresh and inexperienced people for his projects. He believes that new talent brings 'more purity' and 'less corruption' to the work environment. Reflecting on those who began their careers assisting him and are now successful filmmakers, Chopra noticed that their early work had a unique sincerity. However, he also pointed out a change that success can bring: 'Unfortunately, if I cast a new face in my film and that one movie does well, it changes them.' Transformation of Actors with Success Chopra remarked on the transformation he has witnessed in actors as their careers advance and they gain fame. While he didn't specify any filmmakers, he mentioned several actors whose early breakthroughs came through his films. He said, 'I've worked with so many people and I've seen them change. Mission Kashmir was Hrithik Roshan 's first film… Vidya Balan 's first film… Boman Irani 's first film… There's a whole list, I don't know how many. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Medical News: NMN and RESVERATROL Change Aging Dogs' Health PAWPRINT LAB Learn More Undo As they become successful, all of them, this isn't an individual thing, they change. That's why I like people who are nobodies, because once you become somebody, you don't remain the same person.' Legacy as a Celebrated Filmmaker Vidhu is a celebrated filmmaker in Hindi cinema, known for producing and directing numerous hit films that have left a lasting impact. His works, including blockbusters like 'Munna Bhai MBBS', '3 Idiots', and 'PK', are praised for their engaging storytelling blended with social themes.
