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News18
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vikrant Massey And Vidhu Vinod Chopra Revisit The Struggles Of 12th Fail In Zero Se Restart
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Zero Se Restart, a powerful behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of 12th Fail, is now streaming globally on Prime Video. In a rare and riveting behind-the-scenes revelation, Prime Video has announced the global premiere of Zero Se Restart—a documentary that intimately captures the making of filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's critically acclaimed film 12th Fail. Now streaming in India and across 200+ countries and territories, the 85-minute documentary offers a raw, emotional, and surprisingly entertaining look at the creative chaos, persistence, and passion that went into shaping one of Indian cinema's most inspiring stories. Edited and directed by Jaskunwar Singh Kohli and produced under the Vinod Chopra Films banner, Zero Se Restart is more than a behind-the-scenes featurette—it's a full-fledged emotional journey into the heart of storytelling. Filmed over three years and distilled from over 18,000 minutes of footage, the documentary follows Chopra and his crew through every step of making 12th Fail—from script rewrites and unpredictable shoots to the moments of doubt, clarity, and sheer creative grit. 'Zero Se Restart may initially seem like a behind-the-scenes documentary—and it certainly is. But when viewed, I hope a more powerful story emerges," said Chopra. 'I had little idea how to film 12th Fail when I started—and yet, here it is. A celebration of courage embedded in all artistic processes. Zero Se Restart is a perfect example that grit, grace and growth all come when you allow yourself to restart." Kohli, who spent three formative years working alongside Chopra, adds, 'For any aspiring filmmakers out there, Zero Se Restart is a treat! It's a one-stop destination to learn from the hilarious and brilliant VVC himself. This wasn't a scripted or planned project—we just pulled out the most powerful 85 minutes from 18,850 minutes of footage. That's only 0.0045% of it!" Also featured in the documentary is actor Vikrant Massey, who played the lead in 12th Fail and reflects on the intensity of the experience: 'Zero Se Restart brought back the fear, the fire, and the faith. We shot in unpredictable locations, chasing moments with no safety net. Watching Mr. Chopra lead a young crew—armed with endless rewrites and no takers for the story at first—was truly inspiring. I'm grateful to Prime Video for taking this journey to audiences across the world." At its core, Zero Se Restart is not just about making a film. It's about perseverance, vulnerability, and starting from scratch with nothing but a dream and a vision. Whether you're a filmmaker, a cinephile, or someone seeking a dose of creative courage, this documentary delivers a potent reminder: that greatness often begins at zero. 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.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's documentary 'Zero Se Restart' starts streaming
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) A popular streaming platform on Wednesday announced the premiere of "Zero Se Restart", a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the acclaimed film "12th Fail", directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra . Edited and directed by Jaskunwar Singh Kohli, the documentary is now streaming in India and over 200 countries and territories worldwide on Prime Video, a press release said. "Zero Se Restart" takes viewers deep into the filmmaking process, offering a candid look at the emotional and creative journey behind "12th Fail", which featured Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr in the lead roles and emerged as a box office success in October 2023. The movie was based on author Anurag Pathak's bestselling novel that chronicled the journey of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi. The documentary highlights the challenges, triumphs, and the intense commitment of the cast and crew as they brought the inspiring story to life. "'Zero Se Restart' may initially seem like a behind-the-scenes documentary - and it certainly is. But when viewed, I hope a more powerful story emerges. I had little idea how to film '12th Fail' when I started - and yet, here it is," said Chopra. "A celebration of courage embedded in all artistic processes. It's a perfect example that grit, grace and growth all come when you allow yourself to restart," he added. Director Jaskunwar Singh Kohli said the documentary was culled from over 18,000 minutes of raw footage shot over three years. "For any aspiring filmmakers out there, 'Zero Se Restart' is a treat - a one-stop destination to learn from the hilarious and brilliant VVC himself. I'm thrilled that now, thanks to Prime Video, we can finally share it with the world," Kohli said. Massey said revisiting the experience through the documentary was emotional. "'Zero Se Restart' brought back the fear, the fire, and the faith. We shot in unpredictable locations, chasing moments with no safety net. Watching Mr. Chopra lead a young crew - armed with endless rewrites and no takers for the story at first - was truly inspiring. I hope this documentary inspires others to chase their dreams," he said. PTI
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's documentary ‘Zero Se Restart' premieres on Prime Video
Streaming platform Prime Video on Wednesday announced the premiere of Zero Se Restart, a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the acclaimed film 12th Fail, directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Edited and directed by Jaskunwar Singh Kohli, the documentary is produced under the banner of Vinod Chopra Films and is now streaming in India and over 200 countries and territories worldwide on Prime Video, a press release said. Zero Se Restart takes viewers deep into the filmmaking process, offering a candid look at the emotional and creative journey behind "12th Fail", which featured Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr in the lead roles and emerged as a box office success in October 2023. The movie was based on author Anurag Pathak's bestselling novel that chronicled the journey of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi. The documentary highlights the challenges, triumphs, and the intense commitment of the cast and crew as they brought the inspiring story to life. 'Zero Se Restart may initially seem like a behind-the-scenes documentary – and it certainly is. But when viewed, I hope a more powerful story emerges. I had little idea how to film 12th Fail when I started — and yet, here it is," said Chopra. "A celebration of courage embedded in all artistic processes. It's a perfect example that grit, grace and growth all come when you allow yourself to restart," he added. Director Jaskunwar Singh Kohli said the documentary was culled from over 18,000 minutes of raw footage shot over three years. 'For any aspiring filmmakers out there, Zero Se Restart is a treat — a one-stop destination to learn from the hilarious and brilliant VVC himself. I'm thrilled that now, thanks to Prime Video, we can finally share it with the world,' Kohli said. Massey said revisiting the experience through the documentary was emotional. 'Zero Se Restart brought back the fear, the fire, and the faith. We shot in unpredictable locations, chasing moments with no safety net. Watching Mr. Chopra lead a young crew — armed with endless rewrites and no takers for the story at first — was truly inspiring. I hope this documentary inspires others to chase their dreams,' he said.
