IPS Manoj Sharma, on whose life the super-hit movie 12th Fail was made, has been promoted to Inspector General (IG) from Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in the Maharashtra Police. Sharma himself shared the news of his promotion on social media.
He took to Twitter (X) and shared a heartfelt note. Sharma wrote, ““The journey that started with ASP has reached today to become IG by the order of the Government of India. Heartfelt gratitude to everyone for supporting me in this long journey.” After that, several of his well-wishers wished him well for his journey.
Who is IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma?
IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma has proved that when you are determined to do something, nothing can hold you back from achieving your goals. Sharma was born in the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh. He belonged to a poor family, and to sustain his family, he even worked as a tempo driver.
Sharma was an average student, and he passed classes 9 and 10 with a third division. However, he failed in all subjects except Hindi in the 12th-grade board examinations.
IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma Wife & Children
While Sharma was in class 12, he fell in love with a girl, but he was not able to propose to her because he failed the 12th board examinations. Finally, IPS Sharma gathered a lot of courage and proposed to the girl, and he was surprised, she even accepted the proposal.
Later, during IPS Sharma’s UPSC journey, his then-girlfriend and now wife, Shraddha Sharma, immensely supported him. Shraddha and Manoj both prepared for UPSC and today he is an IPS officer, while his love of life, Shraddha, is an IRS. Also, the couple have 2 children a son and a daughter.
IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma UPSC Journey
The journey of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma has not been an easy one; he made four attempts at UPSC, and then he secured AIR 121 in the examination and became an IPS officer. To fund his UPSC journey, Sharma did some odd jobs, like working as a tempo driver, and he even slept with beggars on the street.
Sharma later started working in a library, which was termed the best decision for him. Currently, he is posted in Mumbai as an additional commissioner. He is quite well-known by the name Singham.
IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma FAQs
A. Yes, the movie 12th Fail is based on IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma’s life.
A. Manoj Kumar Sharma is 45 years old.
A. IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma is married to Shraddha Sharma and she is also a civil servant.
A. 12th Fail will be released in theatres on October 27, 2023.
A. Manoj Kumar Sharma has two kids, a son, and a daughter.