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NDTV
6 days ago
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- NDTV
Anupam Kher's Tanvi The Great Declared Tax-Free In Delhi And Madhya Pradesh
New Delhi: Veteran actor Anupam Kher returned to direction with Tanvi The Great, 23 years after his directorial debut Om Jai Jagadish. Starring debutante Shubhangi Dutt in the titular role, the Hindi film released in theatres on July 18, 2025. The actor-director has now expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for making his film tax-free in the state. Earlier today, Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi, also took to X to announce that Tanvi The Great has been declared tax-free in Delhi too. What's Happening Anupam Kher had taken to Instagram earlier today, as he expressed his deepest regards to Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, for watching Tanvi The Great. The actor was also grateful to have his latest release be tax-free for the audience in Madhya Pradesh. Sharing a video of meeting the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Anupam Kher wrote in Hindi, "TAX FREE in MADHYA PRADESH. Aadarniya Madhya Pradesh Mukhyamantri @drmohanyadav51 ji! Kal Bhopal mein pehle aapse aapke nivaas sthaan par bhent hui! Uske uparant ye hamara saubhagya hai ki aap hamari film #TanviTheGreat theatre mein dekhne aaye! Aapne na keval hamari film ko saraha balki hamari film ke jazbe ko dekh kar ise TAX FREE bhi ghoshit kar diya! (TAX FREE in MADHYA PRADESH. Respected Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, @drmohanyadav51 ji! Yesterday in Bhopal, I had the honour of meeting you at your residence. Following that, we were truly fortunate that you came to watch our film # TanviTheGreat in the theatre! You not only appreciated our film, but were also moved by its spirit-and declared it TAX FREE!)" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Anupam Kher mentioned that the gesture reflects admiration for the Indian army. " Ye aapki samajik muddon aur sena ke prati vishesh bhavna darshata hai. Ek baar phir aapka aur aapke mantri mandal aur anya karmachariyon ka hriday se dhanyavaad! (This gesture reflects your deep concern for social issues and your special respect for the armed forces.)" Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi, too shared a picture with Anupam Kher and the leading lady of Tanvi The Great - Shubhangi Dutt. The Delhi Chief Minister wrote, "I am pleased to share that the Delhi Government has declared the film Tanvi the Great tax-free in the state. With an impactful narrative of inclusion, the film is an inspiring story of a young, 'special' girl, Tanvi, who is determined to achieve her dreams against all odds. Tanvi's story is emotional and inspirational. We are committed to promoting films that strengthen the spirit of Rashtra Seva, ignite patriotism, and awaken the conscience of the nation. Best wishes to the entire team of the film." X/Rekha Gupta Anupam Kher On How Tanvi The Great Is A Personal Story In an interview with NDTV, Anupam Kher shared that Tanvi The Great is a personal story as it draws inspiration from his maternal niece, Tanvi, who has autism. "This is a personal story. Tanvi is my maternal niece who is autistic. I was once here in Gurugram to attend my cousin's wedding. Tanvi was 13 at the time. People were singing and dancing, and they were having a lot of fun. "But Tanvi was standing all alone and looking at a mountain. I asked her, 'Tanvi, what are you doing?' And she said, 'I'm looking at my world'. That was a very heavy statement. I didn't understand what her world was, or maybe she wasn't able to make me understand what she was trying to say. That's how the seed of the story took root," the actor-filmmaker said. About Tanvi The Great The film also has two Oscar winners, the music director MM Keeravani and sound designer Resul Pookutty. The cinematographer of the film is Keiko Nakahara from Japan. The tale of Tanvi the Great revolves around a 21-year-old woman on the autism spectrum living with her mother and grandfather. Inspired by her deceased father, Captain Samar Raina, an Indian Army officer, she dreams of saluting the flag at Siachen Glacier. Anupam Kher has co-written the film along with Ankur Suman and Abhishek Dixit. Tanvi The Great also stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, Nassar, and Lain Glen of Game of Thrones fame. In A Nutshell
NDTV
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Tanvi The Great Review: Anupam Kher's Directorial Is Easy On The Eye But Inconsistent
New Delhi: The protagonist of Tanvi the Great is a young woman with autism. She has an impossible dream. Her grandfather, after initial bouts of hesitation, stands by her. The girl soldiers on in quest of 'normality'. Much of the emotional frisson in the well-intentioned but inconsistent film stems from the young woman's determination to defy odds and get ahead in life. But why must she, in seeking wider acceptance, adhere to conventional notions of success? The film is meant to be a celebration of the indomitable spirit of a neurodivergent youngster but what it ends up doing is put her in a convenient straitjacket. The world of average adults intrudes into Tanvi's sphere, undermining her inborn uniqueness. Tanvi is made to journey towards what normal people want to see her as – a reflection of themselves. That is where the film gets it wrong. The payoff of the conflict that rages within and around Tanvi is insubstantial. Tanvi the Great is an undercooked, over-garnished affair. Directed by Anupam Kher, who last helmed a movie at the turn of the millennium (Om Jai Jagadish, 2002), Tanvi the Great is self-consciously low-key and cutesy. It fails to grasp the complexities of the needs and impulses of an autistic girl determined not to be weighed down by the expectations of the world. The script allows the protagonist no escape chute. She is under constant pressure to find her way out of the dichotomy between ability and ambition, between society's prejudices and her own individual persistence. Restraint is usually an admirable attribute in a movie about spirited souls, emotional bonds and unlikely pursuits. But when it overwhelms everything else, without serving the purpose of strengthening the core of the story, it gives way to tepidity. The overwhelming simplicity of Tanvi the Great, written by Ankur Suman, Abhishek Dixit and Anupam Kher, could have been disarming. It isn't because crucial parts of the film feel a touch manipulative. At the heart of the film is 21-year-old Tanvi Raina (debutante Shubhangi Dutt). She sets out to do what her departed soldier-father (Karan Tacker) failed to do – salute the Indian tricolour at the Siachen Glacier. Her vow may be fanciful, but the audience has no reason not to wholeheartedly root for her as she sets her heart on the difficult task. Tanvi's mother, Vidya (Pallavi Joshi), an authority on autism, understands the girl better than everyone else. But she jets off to a global conference, leaving her in the care of her grandfather, Colonel Pratap Raina (Anupam Kher) in the salubrious Pauri Garhwal cantonment town of Lansdowne. The grandpa has no idea what autism is and, to begin with, treats Tanvi like just another child. Inevitably, a bond develops between the old man and the girl and the way is paved for her progress. Tanvi also receives help from a brigadier (Jackie Shroff), her music teacher (Boman Irani) and an ex-army man who runs a training academy (Arvind Swami). The film makes the right noises but its strokes, despite being consistently well-directed, are delivered without ambiguity and nuance. Its emotive tugs and pulls are both laborious and inconsistent. The bland writing obviates the possibility of any uncharted territory being thrown open to reveal new perspectives. In the military milieu in which the story plays out, no quarters are sought and none are granted. Not that Tanvi expects any concessions. But neither the tenacity and resilience that the doughty girl demonstrates at every step nor the obstacles she encounters yield memorable situations with the potential to linger. The serene beauty of the locales in and around Lansdowne enhances the film's surface texture. Keiko Nakahara's luminous cinematography misses no trick. But while Tanvi the Great is easy on the eye, it could have done with a tighter edit. It has scenes, especially in the second half, that last way too long. On the face of it, the drama, delivered in little driblets, has some endearing, sensitive elements. But little that the film pieces together beyond a simplistic storyline about an extraordinarily undeterred young woman navigating emotional, psychological and physical hurdles rises above the ordinary. Nobody, least of all her grandpa, gives Tanvi a chance in hell of breaking into the army. But people around her, acutely conscious of what she is capable of and what she is not, gradually come around. The girl herself never wavers. The tough cookie that she is, she certainly deserved a movie that could make us all sit up and break into applause. But Tanvi the Great isn't that film. It is at best a middling exercise that skims the surface of Tanvi's fascinating inner world. Its legitimacy rests more on the social relevance of the theme than on its cinematic strategies, which, at their best, are rudimentary. Done in partly by the length – it runs well over two and a half hours – and partly by its tendency to be pretty (rather than sturdy and gritty), the film struggles to achieve genuine impact and offer meaningful insight. Tanvi the Great has its share of quiet moments but its silences are devoid of genuine depth and the ability to convey the certitudes of a mind that illumines itself with the power of hope. A host of veteran actors give solid accounts of themselves. Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Arvind Swami and Nassar (in a brief appearance) are in their elements, as is Iain Glen, Game of Thrones' Jorah Mormont. Shubhangi's central performance, the film's fulcrum, is enterprising no doubt, but is somewhat inconsistent. It fluctuates, sometimes in disorienting ways, between a convincing portrait of a resolute girl and a shallow interpretation of a plucky woman completely at ease with who she is. Tanvi the Great is commendably offbeat but it rarely strikes the chords that it needs to with the force that can enable the girl's struggles and strengths to hit home. It showcases a girl who prides herself on being 'different but no less'. The film is different all right but it could have been much, much more than it actually is. Tanvi the Great isn't as unusual as it aspires to be.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tanvi The Great OTT release: Anupam Kher's inspiring drama may premiere on Netflix after its run in theatres
Tanvi The Great OTT release: Anupam Kher's Tanvi The Great hit the screens on July 18 much to the delight of fans. It created a decent amount of buzz among fans ahead of its release with its moving trailer. Moreover, it has been directed by the veteran actor himself. According to Rohit Jaiswal, a trade analyst, Tanvi The Great is likely to premiere on Netflix after its run in theatres. 'Anupam Kher shares a strong rapport with Netflix. So, the film should land there after its theatrical run. However, it will take time as Tanvi The Great has just released,' he told Indiatimes. Anupam Kher was seen in the Netflix film Vijay 69 (2024). The comedy drama, which also featured Chunky Panday, received positive reviews and is considered to be a success Tanvi The Great plot and cast Tanvi The Great follows the inspiring journey of a 21-year-old woman named Tanvi, who wants to fulfil her dreams facing societal and personal challenges. It highlights her battles with autism and rejection as she strives to join the army to fulfil her late father's dreams. Tanvi The Great is directed by Anupam Kher. He had previously wielded the microphone for Om Jai Jagadish. Kher also stars in the film. He is joined by Shubhangi Dutt.. The cast of Tanvi The Great includes Iain Glen of Game of Thrones fame, Nassar, Boman Irani and Arvind Swami. Its music is composed by Oscar winner MM Kreem. Keiko Nakahara serves as the cinematographer. Tanvi The Great box office expectations Tanvi The Great is not expected to take a flying start given its sensitive genre and lack of commercial elements. According to Rohit Jaiswal, the film is expected to earn around Rs 25 lakh in India on the first day. Tanvi The Great has received positive reviews with critics praising the performances and the message. The positive word-of-mouth is expected to help it witness good growth over the weekend. Tanvi The Great hit the screens today and is playing in theatres.
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First Post
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Tanvi The Great movie review: Shubhangi Dutt makes a shining debut in Anupam Kher's emotional & heartwarming directorial
Tanvi The Great explores the inspiring philosophy of achieving one's goal against all odds, where Anupam Kher masterfully crafts the narrative by infusing it with the emotional elements of kindness, goodness, and compassion read more Star cast: Shubhangi Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, Nasser, Anupam Kher, Iain Glen Director: Anupam Kher The legendary actor and filmmaker Anupam Kher returned to the director's chair after 23 years of Om Jai Jagadish with Tanvi The Great. While the promotional material, including trailer & songs, struck the right chord with the audience, does it manage to impress them? Let's find out… Tanvi The Great's plot starts with Capt. Samar Raina (Karan Tacker) & Major Srinivasan are travelling on the Kashmir bridge when the former gets a call from his wife Vidya, who asks him about his health and passes the phone to their daughter Tanvi, who asks Samar to Jai Hind loudly. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After finishing the call, Samar talks to Srinivasan about Tanvi revealing that she is autistic, but her angel. He calls her 'different but no less'. Soon, the bomb explodes on the bridge, and their jeep falls into the creek, resulting in Samar's demise. 15 years later, Vidya (Pallavi Joshi) and Tanvi (Shubhangi Dutt) are seen sharing a beautiful bond with the former making the latter realise that she is different and extraordinary, which one can see through her actions. As Vidya, who is an autism expert, is leaving for New York for an autism programme for a global body (WAF) for nine months, she drops Tanvi off at her grandfather, Retd. Col. Pratap Raina (Anupam Kher) to Lansdowne, where she can learn music from Raza Sahab (Boman Irani). Pratap, who has been living alone for 15 years after the demise of his son Samar, followed by his wife Kaveri, struggles to create a bond with Tanvi as the duo have an awkward approach towards each other. While Pratap finds it difficult to accept her autism, Tanvi doesn't show likeness towards him as she calls him by his name instead of daadu. As Vidya leaves for America, she tells Pratap that instead of managing or handling, he should discover Tanvi. As the bond between Tanvi and Pratap starts improving, one night, the former enters the room of his late father and through a video, she finds out that his dream was to salute the tricolour flag at Bana post, Siachen. Now, Tanvi wants to fulfil her father's dream and gears up to join the Indian army. Since she is autistic, as per army rules, she can't be a part of the military forces. Will Tanvi accomplish this impossible-looking dream? Tanvi The Great explores the inspiring philosophy of achieving one's goal against all odds, where Anupam Kher masterfully crafts the narrative by infusing it with the emotional elements of kindness, goodness, and compassion. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD While it's not flawless and does look sometimes stretched and far-fetched, it beautifully combines music with storytelling, creating beautiful moments in the movie that leave you teary-eyed as well as pumped with a huge smile. Talking about the performances, Shubhangi makes a superb debut as her act looks like a breath of fresh air. She rules the screen pulls of emotional moments with innocence and finesse. Anupam Kher is brilliant as Pratap, but that's what you expect from an actor of that calibre. Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, Boman Irani, Arvind Swami and Jackie Shroff play their characters perfectly. On the whole, Tanvi The Great is an emotional roller-coaster, which leaves you with a smiling face. Rating: 3 (out of 5 stars) Tanvi The Great is playing in cinemas
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tara Sharma remembers Rajkumar Tiwari; A trusted guide, cherished collaborator, and silent pillar behind her film journey
Actress Tara Sharma recently paid a heartfelt tribute to her former secretary Rajkumar Tiwari, which shows her important role in shaping her initial career in the film industry . Tiwari, which he referred to as his first and only real film industry "Secretary", played an important role in helping his land in many major projects. Sharing his feelings on social media, Tara posted an old picture of him, as well as remembering the memories he shared with a warm message. She remembered Tiwari as someone who genuinely understood her professional sensibilities and worked hard to connect her with the right opportunities. Films like Masti, Om Jai Jagadish, and Page 3 came her way largely because of his efforts. Despite having not met him for years, she expressed gratitude for the early support he offered, saying that his introductions often led to successful collaborations. She appreciated how he made each of his clients feel important, regardless of their fame. Tara also noted the respectful and supportive bond they shared. He was someone who recognized and respected her decision to focus on family when she got married and paused her film career. Even during her later professional ventures, such as her talk show and other creative reinventions, he remained encouraging. When she started meeting the film offer again, Tiwari arrived to congratulate her - an acting she remembered with affection. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo In his tribute, Tara gradually reflected on the change of how talent is managed today, with a personal and easy approach to the contrary by Tiwari. He described her as a proud and private person, who probably preferred to maintain his distance in later years. His message was a warm memory of someone who was more than just one manager - someone who believed in him from the beginning and played an important role in his journey.
