The magic of movies shone bright at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, where Anupam Kher’s ‘Tanvi the Great’ not only premiered to rave reviews but also evoked profound personal connections. Kher, overwhelmed, poured out his thanks on social media.
Uploading vivid photos, he celebrated the festival’s legacy, atmospheric charm, and seamless operations, extending special thanks to the hardworking volunteers. For Kher, screening his passion project here was a pinnacle of pride.
Viewers were spellbound—cheers rang out, mirth spread contagiously, and tears testified to the story’s depth. The Q&A, led with empathy by moderator Juhi Chaturvedi, became a platform for raw, revealing exchanges.
Heartbreak unfolded when a gentleman likened lead actress Shubhangi Datta’s Tanvi to his deceased 25-year-old autistic son. Kher’s consoling words amplified the moment’s gravity, as the father found solace in the character’s purity.
Concluding with awe, Kher declared that films like ‘Tanvi the Great’ embody cinema’s enchanting power. Self-directed and starring Kher, it traces an autistic girl’s bold navigation of obstacles through her distinctive perspective, amplifying voices in the autism community.
This success underscores ‘Tanvi the Great’s’ potential to inspire change, cementing Kher’s legacy in purposeful filmmaking.