NFDC Onboards Anupam Kher's 'Tanvi The Great'

Veteran actor Anupam Kher's upcoming directorial venture, Tanvi The Great, has generate significant buzz with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) joining as the co-producer.

Anupam Kher expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "Tanvi The Great is a labour of love, crafted with the finest talent in cinema. Having NFDC as a co-producer strengthens our journey in bringing this powerful story to audiences worldwide."

Sources said that the film is inspired by a special child in Anupam Kher's extended family. "The girl is as gritty as Tanvi, the lead character in the film. Tanvi in the film, despite being a special child, wants to unfurl the tricolour on the mountain peaks and join the Indian army to serve the nation. Anupam who plays her grandfather helps her through this journey of resilience," the source said.

This film is Anupam Kher's second directorial venture after Om Jai Jagdish which was released in 2002.

Prithul Kumar, Managing Director of NFDC and Joint Secretary (Broadcasting-II) at the I&B Ministry, echoed this sentiment: "NFDC is proud to co-produce Tanvi The Great, a film that beautifully celebrates resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling. Under the direction of Anupam Kher, this deeply moving narrative unfolds with brilliance."

The film's technical crew includes Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani, known for his work on RRR, and Academy Award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty. Additionally, National Award-winning choreographer Kruti Mahesh has choreographed the film's musical sequences.

NFDC is known to have produced films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron, Mirch Masala, The Making of Mahatma, Salaam Bombay, Qissa among few others.