Never Write Someone Off: Virat Kohli and Vidhu Vinod Chopra Share Three Powerful Themes

Last weekend, we learned an important lesson: never write someone off, Virat ho ya Vidhu.

Three powerful themes come through in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Rs 25 crore film 12th Fail, which is doing well in theaters: Never betrayal. "Hair nahi manoonga" means "I will never concede defeat." Start over.

Eden Gardens had all three on exhibit last Sunday. Rewritten for bad performance (2019–22), culminating in a contentious captaincy resignation, Virat Kohli's brilliant birthday gift to himself served as a reminder. Never forget that he was the 18-year-old Delhi lad who, in 2006, had been removed for 90 runs but had still managed to score 40 runs at the close of play in a match against Karnataka. He also lost his father that night at 3.54 in the morning, returned to the crease the following morning, and attended the burial.

The Punjabi youngster who loved parathas has transformed into the thinnest possible fitness model. From a has-been on the verge of collapse to a record-shattering victor. unwavering perseverance. Superior self-confidence. Aggression and passion.

This week, we saw it at the movies and on the field.

The declining trajectory of Vidhu's career from Kareeb (1998) and Broken Horses (2015) to Shikara (2020) gave the impression that his main recent accomplishment as a director was supporting the brilliant Raju Hirani.

Pre-Diwali is regarded as a dead time when movie makers show off their worst work in theaters. Ganapath, the Rs 300 crore Tiger Shroff movie, opened at a box office total of Rs 9 crore. With just Rs 5 crore in revenue, Kangana Ranaut's Rs 60 crore Tejas was a financial disaster. And Vidhu, who hadn't thrilled the box office in decades, delivered a massive success with Vikrant Massey's 12th Fail, earning Rs 25 crore, not out.

Vidhu and Virat. Men who are never defeated. Men who have a lot in common. Virat is a terrific athlete. "My assistants look older than me," Vidhu laughed when it was mentioned that he had delivered a hit song at the age of 71. "Medicine, family, movies. my three distinct priorities in life. I work out in my home gym every day.

In addition, Vidhu practices yog nidra, or midday naps. "I did my daily yog nidra even during the shooting, when there were five thousand people waiting for me."

Virat has also discussed how his afternoon snooze serves as a crucial "Reset."

Extending the parallels, they both have an Anu in their lives: Anupama Chopra and Anushka Sharma. Dedicated professional ladies who provide a soothing presence for their exuberant spouses.

Interestingly, One8 Commune, the café where Virat's lighted signature is the most well-known painting, was the site chosen by a Vidhu to celebrate the unexpected triumph of 12th Fail.

Vidhu's appeal extends beyond its box office performance, since the film is based on the true tale of Manoj Kumar Sharma, an IPS officer, and his wife Shraddha. "I'm glad that a modest movie with a significant message is doing better than gas-filled movies. that other filmmakers will be motivated to create movies similar to this one.

Shraddha studied at an Almora school, and when the instructor asked her pupils what they had learned from the 12th grade failure, the students said, "No cheating." They spoke the words "Haar nahi manoonga." And they remembered to "Restart."

Vidhu beamingly said, "That's what gave me the greatest feeling of happiness." "That schoolchildren are understanding the film's message, aside from adults and other audiences." The transformation of Munna Bhai's life into "All izz well" via a movie is an amazing sensation.

I have enough money at 71 years old to enjoy a happy life till I'm 101. I don't get high on money. Rich people walk taller than those with poor self-esteem. Your sense of self-worth, however, is not derived from your money account if you value who you are and what you do.

The producer and co-writer of Munna Bhai MBBS, Vidhu, has once again used the formula that works—entertain and educate. "Smile and say something meaningful."

According to Virat, he wants to motivate the younger generation with his dedication and level of fitness.

The proper lessons have been sent home by 12th Fail. This week has been very motivating.