Two Indian films, Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1’ and Anupam Kher’s ‘Tanvi The Great’, have taken a strategic step toward global recognition by joining the list of 201 feature films eligible for consideration at the 98th Oscars.
Released on July 18, 2025, 'Tanvi the Great' is a directorial venture by Anupam Kher, starring an ensemble cast that includes Shubhangi Dutt, Iain Glen, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, and more.
Back in April 2021, Anupam Kher had publicly shared that Kirron had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer.
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.
Joining Kher at the screening will be Shubhangi, the debutante who plays the titular character of Tanvi, along with a talented ensemble cast of 'Tanvi the Great'.
Composed by Academy Award-winning composer M.M. Keeravani, with lyrics by the ever-evocative Kausar Munir, the track is brought to life through the vocals of Shagun Sodhi.
The trailer, unveiled recently, offers a glimpse into the life of 21-year-old Tanvi Raina, played by debutant Shubhangi Dutt. Diagnosed with autism, Tanvi refuses to let her condition define her.
Jackie will be seen playing Brigadier Joshi in the film. “I’m thankful to Anupam Kher for casting me,” he said, adding that working with him was like being in a masterclass.
In one of the photos, the actor is seen posing happily with De Niro, while another clip shows him beaming as he stands alongside De Niro and Tiffany on the red carpet.
What adds even more prestige to the project is its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it was showcased at the Marché du Film.
