As board exams approach for students appearing for Class 10th and 12th, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra has a heartfelt and deeply personal message to share — one that comes straight from his own life journey. Speaking to students, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra reflects on how exams don’t define one’s destiny, sharing, “At this stage of your exams, some of you will go one way, and some will go another. To those who move ahead, you have my best wishes. And to those who may stumble, I have just one message for you. I failed my first exam at the film institute. I went back to Kashmir and spent a whole year very disheartened. But somewhere within me, I found the courage to restart. The following year, I topped that exam — and today, I am sitting in front of you. This is a true story. Never forget this.”
Drawing from the philosophy that has touched millions through his films ‘3 Idiots’, ‘12th Fail’ & ‘Zero Se Restart’, Chopra reminds students that failure is not the end, but often the beginning of something transformative.In a very heartwarming moment, the filmmaker is also seen singing songs from his films, making his message even more comforting for young minds navigating exam pressure. He concludes by wishing every student courage and calm during this crucial phase, saying, “All the very best to every student appearing for their exams. May God be with you.”Watch Vidhu Vinod Chopra share his encouragement for students as they step into exam season.