IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 2005 batch he joined the Civil Service on 22 August 2005. He came into the headlines in October 2023 when his biopic “12th Failed” was released. the biopic 12th Failed is about his journey of struggles to be an IPS officer. He is currently working as an Additional Commissioner in Mumbai Police (IPS).
IPS Manoj Sharma was born on 3rd July 1975 into a middle-class family that was living in Bilgaon Chaudhry village, Morena, Madhya Pradesh. Since childhood, he had no interest in education. Because he was weak in his studies, so he failed in class 12th. Regardless of the continuous failure, he did not give up and made his family proud by securing 121st rank in the toughest examination in the country.
Early Life and Education of Manoj Kumar Sharma IPS
Manoj Kumar Sharma was born on July 3, 1975, in Bilgaon Chaudhari village, Morena, Madhya Pradesh, India. His family’s financial condition was not good that’s why his childhood time was very tough. He failed in class 12th exam. Because he was determined to learn, so he didn’t give up and worked hard.
To continue learning and survival for his family, he did different jobs, like driving a tempo. Even though it was a very tough time for him and his family. But Manoj didn’t give up on his dream of learning and kept trying to learn.
He completed his schooling in Madhya Pradesh following which he enrolled for graduation at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Government College of Excellence, Gwalior. Then he enrolled for a master’s degree and earned his master’s degree in arts (M.A) in history. while preparing for UPSC exams, he completed his PhD in Journalism.
Physical Characteristics of IPS Manoj Kumar
IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma is tall, with a height of 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) and a weight of 65 kilograms. His dark brown eyes and black hair, contribute to a serious and strong appearance.
IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma Family
There are 8 members in Manoj Kumar Sharma’s family. His dad Mr. Ramveer Sharma is retired from the Agriculture department in the government of Madhya Pradesh. His mother is a housewife. He has two siblings (one brother and one sister). Manoj Sharma got married to Shraddha Joshi Sharma who is working as an IRS Officer on 5th Dec, 2005. They are blessed with two children, a Son named Manas Sharma and a daughter named Chia.
Relationships/Affairs of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma
IPS Manoj Sharma and IRS Shraddha Joshi were in a relationship when Manoj was preparing for the UPSC. Because of his failure in the 12th class, he was afraid of proposing to her. But after being in a relationship, he worked hard and cracked the UPSC civil services examination to change their future.
Career Journey: Indian Police Service (IPS):
Manoj Sharma has not been good at academics since childhood. He never performed well. He got 3rd division in 9th and 10th classes. To pass the class’s 11th final examination, he cheated. In the 12th board exam, he failed in every subject except Hindi because he was unable to cheat in the exam. But he didn’t even think of giving up on his dream of studying. So, he and his girlfriend Sharddha Joshi keep him motivated and he studied well.
After an incident, he realized the real power of a Civil servant and aimed to be a civil servant by cracking the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) exams. After completing his school, for further studies, he moved to Gwalior. Manoj started pursuing his graduation and preparing for PCS exams. While preparing for the PCS exams, he came to know that after cracking UPSC exams, he could get a job at a higher position than those obtained after clearing the PCS exams. To crack the UPSC exam, he started preparing but his family’s financial condition was not good. To sustain himself, he started doing the job as a tempo driver.
After completing his graduation degree, he shifted to New Delhi and started preparing for the UPSC exam in Mukherjee Nagar. To survive and buy study material for the UPSC exam preparation, he used to earn money by taking dogs on walks. Later Manoj started working as a peon in a library and a washroom cleaner.
While preparing for UPSC in Delhi, Manoj Sharma met Mr. Vikas Divyakirti, who is the founder of Drishti IAS. Manoj told him about his situation and Mr. Divyakirti got ready to coach Manoj for free since he had no money for the tuition fee.
Manoj cracked the prelims in his first CSE attempt, but could not crack the mains. Unfortunately, On his 2nd and 3rd attempts, he could not be able to clear the prelims. But he didn’t give up and secured AIR 121 in his fourth attempt and opted for the Indian Police Service (IPS).
In 2005, he underwent a police training module at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad, Telangan. He finished his police training on 22 August 2005.
Career as an IPS Officer of Manoj Kumar Sharma
After being an IPS officer, In Maharashtra, Manoj Kumar Sharma has served in different roles in different positions. As a Superintendent of Police (SP) of Kolhapur, he actively handled the protests regarding the hike in the price of sugarcane and the illegal collection of toll tax on the highways. He maintained the law and order situation. He has also participated in various counter-naxal operations at Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Gondiya, Yavatmal, Bhandara, and Nanded.
During the agitation in Maharashtra following the murder of Communist Party of India (CPI) member Govind Pansare in 2015, he helped control the situation. Later, IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma was posted as a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Later, he was posted as an Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Mumbai.
Currently, IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma is serving as the Additional Commissioner of Police in the Mumbai Police Force.
Manoj Sharma After Failing in 12th
After cheating in the 12th class exams, All pupils fail when DSP Dushyant Singh stops lying. Dushyant helps Manoj to save his brother and counsels him to give up cheating. After one year of counseling from DSP Dushyant, Manoj gets all A’s on his exams and pursues his goal of becoming a DSP.
Frequently Asked Questions Related to Manoj Kumar Sharma IPS
Who is Manoj Sharma IPS?
Manoj Sharma IPS is a remarkable personality, born in Morena, Madhya Pradesh. He faced several challenges to fulfill his dream of joining the Indian Police Service(IPS)
Who is the Wife of Manoj Kumar Sharma?
IRS official Shraddha Joshi is the wife of IPS Manoj Sharma.
Which Movie is Based on Manoj Kumar Sharma IPS?
Indian film director Vidhu Vinod Chopras 12th Fail movie is based on Manoj Kumar Sharma IPS. The movie 12th Fail tells about his journey of becoming an IPS officer from academic challenges to scoring 121th rank.
Which Book is Based on IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma?
The book Twelfth Fail: Hara Vahi Jo Lada Nahi by Anurag Pathak, is a biography of IPS Manoj Sharma. It is translated from Hindi originally by Gautam Chaubey and Lalit Kumar.
Which is Manoj Kumar Sharmas IPS Rank?
Manoj Kumar Sharma IPS obtained the 121st All India rank in the civil services examination.
What is the Name of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma Friend?
IPS Manoj Kumar’s Friends are DSP Dushyant Singh, Pritam Pandey and Gauri. His friends helped him during his struggling days.
Which is Manoj Kumar Sharma Batch?
IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma is a 2005 batch IPS officer. He joined the Indian Police Services in 2005 after obtaining the 121st All India Rank in UPSC.
What is the Age of Manoj Kumar Sharma IPS?
Manoj Kumar Sharma IPS was born on July 3, 1975, and he is 48 years old.
What is IPS Manoj Kumar Sharmas Cadre?
IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma joined the Indian Police Services in the Maharashtra cadre in 2005. He is currently serving as the Additional Commissioner(ACP) of the West Region in Mumbai.
Is Manoj Kumar Sharma IPS Topper?
No, IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma is not an IPS topper. He achieved 121st All India Rank in the UPSC exam.
