After completing its theatrical run, 12th Fail was released on Disney Plus Hotstar on December 29, 2023. Following the 12th Fail OTT release, fans lauded the starcast and the makers of the movie for bringing such an inspiring movie. Directed by veteran filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, 12th Fail revolves around a young boy from a poor background who cracks India's Civil Service Examination despite being weak in his studies. Featuring Vikrant Massey, Palak Lalwani, Sanjay Bishnoi, Sukumar Tudu, Medha Shankar, and more in the leading roles, 12th Fail tells the true story of IPS Officer Manoj Kumar Sharma who failed in his 12th exam but went on to clear UPSC, courtesy of his love for Shraddha Joshi. Since you landed on this page, True Scoop News assumes you have already watched 12th Fail on Disney Plus Hotstar and have multiple questions related to IRS officer Shraddha Joshi. Below is everything you need to know about her-
Who is Shraddha Joshi?
Shraddha Joshi is an IRS officer who is currently posted in Maharashtra. Bollywood actor Vikrant Massey plays the character of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma and actress Medha Shankar plays the character of IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi. While the movie mainly tells the story of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma, the contribution of Shraddha Joshi in his UPSC journey was also very important.
In fact, it was Manoj's love for Shraddha that motivated him to crack one of the toughest exams in India- UPSC.
How did Shraddha Jodhi help Manoj Kumar Sharma become an IPS?
After Manoj failed his second attempt at the UPSC, he went to Mussorie and expressed his love to Shraddha. Expressing his love, Manoj said that he would turn the world upside down if she came into his life. In turn, Shraddha told him to go back to Delhi to prepare for the UPSC. When Shraddha came back to Delhi and was sitting with Manoj at a tea point his friend who could not crack UPSC stated that he should focus on his preparations rather than on his love life because she would leave him if he didn't crack the Civil Service Examination. Listening to this, heartbroken Shraddha confessed her love and told Manoj to live up to his words i.e. go and turn the world around. This propelled Manoj to work even harder in his life. Ultimately, Manoj Kumar Sharma cracked the UPSC examination and went on to become an IPS Officer.
Where is IRS Sharddha Joshi posted?
Talking about where is IRS Officer Shraddha Joshi, a report suggests that she is currently working for the Maharashtra State Government in the Tourism Department. Joshi's Insta bio says that she is at "MD MTDC, Maharashtra Tourism Dev Corp"