The Remarkable Transformation of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma: From Dropout to Officer

The Inspiring Journey of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma: Dropout to Officer

The Inspiring Journey of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma: Dropout to Officer

IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma's inspirational life is the epitome that destiny can be altered through perseverance. He was born in 1977 in a village of Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Sharma suffered from financial struggles throughout his childhood. He performed poorly in studies— managing to get through school and even failing Class 12 in all subjects except for Hindi. But he never let failure dictate his life.

Turning point arrived when he met Shraddha Joshi, who believed in him and called upon a vow—to alter his destiny. Motivated by responsibility and love, Sharma did odd jobs, ranging from being a tempo driver and peon in a library to photography, as he prepared himself for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. He was three times rejected before clearing on his fourth attempt with All India Rank 121 and realizing his dream of becoming an IPS officer.

IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma is currently serving as the Additional Commissioner of Mumbai Police and is widely recognized as a tough but empathetic leader. His life has been inspired by millions by the movie "12th Fail," played by Vikrant Massey, where his life of valor was portrayed on the silver screen.

His life is full of lessons learned — failure is never final, love ignites purpose, and determination overcomes adversity. From dropout to highly acclaimed IPS officer, Manoj Kumar Sharma's life is a rebuttal that no defeat is inevitable if one has been gifted with courage, belief, and tireless determination.