Anupam Kher Tears Up As Tanvi The Great Gets Standing Ovation From NDA Cadets
Anupam Kher's directorial Tanvi The Great had its first screening at the National Defence Academy in Pune. Anupam shared a video and an emotional note on Instagram.
It was an evening full of pride, emotions, and goosebumps as Anupam Kher unveiled Tanvi The Great at a special screening held at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune. In a heartwarming moment, the veteran actor teared up as over 2,500 cadets and officers gave his directorial a roaring standing ovation. Kher shared a video from the evening on Instagram the next morning, along with a heartfelt note.
Joining him at the screening were co-star Boman Irani and fresh face Shubhangi Dutt, who plays the titular role of Tanvi Raina.
Anupam called it the 'most memorable moment of my life". 'Standing ovation for Tanvi The Great at the National Defence Academy: In my 40 years of career as an actor/entertainer this has to be the most memorable moment of my life! It was the first screening of #TanviTheGreat in India at the #NationalDefenceAcademy, Khadakwasla. A place where young cadets are trained to become our Armed Services Officers," he wrote.
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The actor expressed that the overwhelming gesture made every bit of his 'hardships, heartbreaks, and disappointments" feel absolutely worth it. He wrote, 'So when Honourable VAdm #GurcharanSingh, Comdt, NDA at the end of the film told cadets that can react to the movie as they wish the whole #HabibullahAuditorium of the #NDA burst into a thunderous applause which for me went on for an eternity!"
'I only had tears of joy and gratitude. The hardships, the heartbreaks, the tough times, the disappointments, the difficulties we faced at the @anupamkherstudio were totally worth it!!" he added.
Anupam described the moment when over 2,500 cadets and officers cheered for his film as nothing short of a 'blockbuster moment." 'I don't know the future of the film, but the present of the film last night was like the brightest sunshine! For me, when more than 2500 cadets and officers of our #ArmedForces stood up to applaud for our #LabourOfLove #TanviTheGreat, it was a blockbuster moment for us!"
'Thank you, Admiral Singh, all officers and their families and my beloved young cadets for giving wings to our #Tanvi. We are PROUD and humbled! Jai Hind!" concluded his post.
Tanvi The Great tells the inspiring story of Tanvi Raina, a young girl with autism who dreams of joining the Indian Army. She lives with her mother Vidya (played by Pallavi Joshi) and her grandfather, Colonel Pratap Raina. Motivated by the memory of her late father Samar Raina, who also served in the army, Tanvi is determined to follow in his footsteps.
The film features a strong cast including Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Karan Tacker, Nasser, and Iain Glen. It is produced by Anupam Kher Studios along with NFDC. Directed by Anupam Kher himself, the film is set to hit cinemas worldwide on July 18. This also marks Anupam's return to directing after more than 20 years.
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