The event was graced by the presence of the film’s cast including Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Karan Tacker, and debutante Shubhangi, who were moved by the President’s response.
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It was a notable moment for the team behind ‘Tanvi The Great’ as President Droupadi Murmu attended a special screening of the film at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The event was graced by the presence of the film’s cast including Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Karan Tacker, and debutante Shubhangi, who were visibly moved by the President’s response.
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As the film ended, the President stood and applauded, leaving the team overwhelmed with gratitude and joy.
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Anupam Kher, who has directed and produced ‘Tanvi the Great’, described the experience as deeply personal and emotional. Speaking to ANI, he said, “I am very emotional because the President watched our movie. The tagline of our movie is ‘Different but no less’. When I looked at her after the movie, she was standing and applauding. There cannot be a bigger honour.”
He later shared his thoughts on Instagram, calling it the most special moment of his career. “To witness her applauding it at the end was a dream come true. As a director, this kind of endorsement from the highest office in our country is my ultimate ‘kuch bhi ho sakta hai’ moment. She truly epitomises our film’s message: ‘Different But No Less’. Jai Hind!”
Boman Irani, who also stars in the film, praised Kher’s vision and dedication. “Anupam is a dear friend who supported me throughout my career. When he told me one line about this film, I knew it would be something powerful, a story about goodness and the army. It’s the kind of film that brings tears to your eyes. He is a very emotional person, and that’s why the movie has such depth.”
Irani also posted on social media, calling the screening a rare privilege and a reminder of the purpose behind storytelling.
“A deeply humbling and proud moment for all of us, having the Hon. President of India watch and applaud our film. Such a rare privilege. Thank you @anupampkher for making us part of this unforgettable journey.”
The screening was specially organised ahead of the film’s theatrical release and was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. For Anupam Kher, this moment was a validation of the film’s core message and its emotional resonance.
In a statement earlier, he shared how deeply honoured he felt to present ‘Tanvi the Great’ to the President. “As a film centred on autism and the Indian Army, who better to showcase this film than the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces? As a leader, she embodies resilience, grace, and trailblazing leadership. We are all eagerly looking forward to her experiencing the film.”
The film has already received global appreciation during its international festival run in Cannes, New York, Houston, and London. It earned standing ovations during previews at the National Defence Academy and Southern Command in Pune.
Alongside Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Karan Tacker, and Shubhangi, the film also stars Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Nasser, and British actor Iain Glen.
Produced by Anupam Kher Studios in association with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), the film’s global distribution is being handled by Excel Entertainment (Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar) and AA Films (Anil Thadani).
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