Opening Ceremony of the 10th Arunachal Film Festival Featuring 'Zero Se Restart'

Synopsis

The Arunachal Film Festival's 10th edition opens with the premiere of 'Zero Se Restart', a documentary by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Directed by Jaskunwar Kohli, the film illustrates the inspiring journey of filmmakers behind '12th Fail', showcasing resilience and passion.

Key Takeaways

'Zero Se Restart' premieres at the 10th Arunachal Film Festival.
The film highlights the struggles of filmmakers behind '12th Fail'.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra aims to inspire aspiring filmmakers.
Director Jaskunwar Kohli celebrates the film's resilience theme.
'12th Fail' is based on a true story of overcoming adversity.

Mumbai, Jan 29 (NationPress) The 10th edition of the Arunachal Film Festival is set to commence at TNZ Cinemas in Itanagar. This eagerly anticipated festival will launch with the exclusive premiere of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film 'Zero Se Restart'.

Directed by Jaskunwar Kohli, 'Zero Se Restart' is a touching documentary that showcases the extraordinary efforts filmmakers undertook to create the critically acclaimed drama '12th Fail'.

Highlighting the significance of a film like 'Zero Se Restart', Vidhu Vinod Chopra stated, 'It was essential for us to create Zero Se Restart because it represents my lifelong ambition to inspire budding filmmakers to pursue their dreams with integrity and relentless resolve. This film reflects the notion that the real journey often begins from a place of uncertainty, challenges, and raw ambition. It’s not merely a narrative; it embodies the stories of individuals who persevered, even when faced with discouragement.'

Discussing the screening of 'Zero Se Restart' at the Arunachal Film Festival, director Jaskunwar Kohli expressed, 'I am excited that Zero Se Restart is being presented at the Arunachal Film Festival. This film is a tribute to resilience and the passion that fuels filmmaking. It’s a privilege to share our journey with a broader audience, and I am eager to present the film to even more viewers across various regions.'

Having been released in theaters on 27th October 2023, '12th Fail' has garnered significant critical and commercial acclaim.

For those unfamiliar, this project is a cinematic representation of the 2019 non-fiction book by Anurag Pathak, which tells the story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who triumphed over severe poverty to become an Indian Police Service officer.

Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film features Vikrant Massey in the role of Manoj Kumar Sharma, along with Medha Shankr, Anant V Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, and Priyanshu Chatterjee in supporting roles.

Produced by Vinod Chopra Films, this drama features music composed by Shantanu Moitra.