Zero Se Restart serves as the curtain raiser at the 10th edition of the Arunachal Film Festival

The eagerly awaited 10th Arunachal Film Festival will kick off at TNZ Cinemas in Itanagar. The festival, which honors a variety of cinematic voices, will open with the premiere of Vidhu Vinod Chopra Film’s Zero Se Restart, a ground-breaking film helmed by Jaskunwar Kohli that provides an unparalleled look into the journey of 12th Fail.

A film no one wanted to make, yet one that became a wonderfully lucid work of cinema that every film lover must watch. It takes viewers behind the scenes, revealing how Chopra discarded all preconceived notions to craft a film that resonated deeply with audiences. This film is a paradigm shift in storytelling, offering a fresh and innovative narrative that challenges conventional cinematic structures.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra , the visionary behind 12th Fail, emphasized the importance of Zero Se Restart, stating, “It was crucial for us to make Zero Se Restart because it is my lifelong goal to encourage aspiring filmmakers to chase their passion with honesty and unwavering determination. Zero Se Restart is a reflection of how the real journey often starts from places of uncertainty, setbacks, and raw ambition. This film is not just a narrative, it’s a story of the people who never gave up, despite everyone telling them to quit.”

Speaking about the film’s screening at the Arunachal Film Festival, director Jaskunwar Kohli shared, “I’m thrilled that ‘Zero Se Restart’ is being showcased at the Arunachal Film Festival. This film is a celebration of resilience and the passion that drives filmmaking. It’s an honor to share our journey with a wider audience, and I look forward to taking the film to even more viewers across different regions.”

Zero Se Restart is more than just a film—it’s a reminder that great stories often begin with uncertainty, making it a fitting start to a festival that honors fearless storytelling.