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Anupam Kher Returns to New York for 'Tanvi The Great' Gala Premiere at NYIFF

The director-actor’s film, acclaimed at Cannes, embarks on US screenings ahead of its July 18 release in India.

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Overview

  • Anupam Kher is back in New York after a five-year absence to attend the gala premiere of his directorial debut at the New York Indian Film Festival on June 19.
  • After NYIFF, 'Tanvi The Great' will screen in Austin on June 21 and Houston on June 22, following its world premiere at Cannes and a London showcase.
  • 'Tanvi The Great' follows 21-year-old autistic Tanvi Raina as she strives to fulfill her late father’s dream of saluting India’s flag at Siachen.
  • Despite financial backers pulling out during production, Kher remained committed to completing the film, citing conviction in its powerful story.
  • The film was produced by Anupam Kher Studios in partnership with NFDC and Lower Middle Class Corporation and features debutante Shubhangi Dutt alongside Karan Tacker, Boman Irani and Iain Glen.