Zero Se Restart out on OTT: Where to watch making of Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail
Zero Se Restart is the behind-the-scenes documentary of 12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey, directed by Jaskunwar Kohli. The documentary is now out on OTT for streaming!
Last Updated: 05.25 PM, Jul 10, 2025
12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr, received worldwide praise and love when it was released. It is a biographical drama film based on the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcomes poverty and societal pressures after failing his 12th-grade exams to become an IPS officer. Following the film's release, a documentary, Zero Se Restart, was released, which showed the making of the film, 12th Film, including behind-the-scenes. Now, Zero Se Restart is out on OTT for streaming.
Zero Se Restart on OTT
Zero Se Restart, the behind-the-scenes documentary showcasing the making of 12th Fail, is now streaming on Prime Video. It offers an in-depth look at the making of the acclaimed film, starring Vikrant Massey and Medha Shankr.
It tells a story rooted in honesty, determination, confidence, and the drive to bring a creative vision to the screen. The documentary, Zero Se Restart, is directed by Jaskunwar Kohli.
About Zero Se Restart
Zero Se Restart is a 2024 Hindi docu-film directed by Jaskunwar Kohli. It tells the story behind the making of 12th Fail and is considered a thematic expansion of it. The film stars Vikrant Massey, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Medha Shankr in the lead roles. This film highlights the challenges of filmmaking and the determination of filmmakers.
12th Fail plot
12th Fail, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is a biographical drama film focusing on the real life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who deals with poverty and societal pressures after failing his 12th-grade exams but did not give up and became an IPS officer. This movie depicts his journey of self-discovery, resilience, and determination to fulfil his dream of joining the Indian Police Service. He faced numerous challenges, but with the help of his wife, Shraddha Joshi (played by Medha Shankr) and others, he persevered.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Zero Se Restart
Speaking about the documentary, Chopra said that Zero Se Restart may initially seem like a behind-the-scenes documentary–and it certainly is, but when viewed, he hopes a more powerful story emerges.
"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!" he said.
Meanwhile, 12th Fail received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success, with particular praise for Vikrant Massey's performance and the film's inspiring narrative. The film was also submitted independently for the 2024 Oscars.
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