It's a story of resilience... had to be made with resilience, says Anupam Kher on directing 'Tanvi The Great'

ANI April 3, 2025 136 views

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has embarked on a deeply personal filmmaking journey with 'Tanvi The Great'. Refusing traditional studio funding, Kher chose to finance the film through his own conviction and passion. The project features remarkable talents like Oscar winners MM Keeravani and Resul Pookutty, alongside Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen. Kher's emotional attachment to the film's themes of resilience and struggle is evident in his heartfelt approach to bringing this story to life.

"When you walk on the path of your own conviction, it is a lonely one" - Anupam Kher
New Delhi, April 2: 'Marathon man' Anupam Kher is set to return to the director's chair with his upcoming film, 'Tanvi The Great'.

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Independently financed film showcasing personal resilience and creative courage

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Featuring Oscar-winning talents MM Keeravani and Resul Pookutty

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Iain Glen joins star-studded cast in unique project

The actor recently spoke to ANI about the challenges he faced while making the film and shared that he did not approach any "studios or financiers" for funding. Instead, he relied on his "own conviction" to make the film.

"Main koi studio ke paas nahin gaya paise lene, maine koi financer nahin dhunda. Jo bhi logon ne film finance ki hai shuruat mein... dheere dheere aapko yeh kahaniyan pata lagenge. (I did not go to any studio to ask for funds, I did not look for any financier. Whoever has financed the film in the beginning... gradually, you will get to know these stories). It hasn't been an easy task. But because the theme is about resilience, struggle, and courage, I had to show that same courage as a producer and director," Kher told ANI.

"When I say it wasn't easy, it actually wasn't easy. It would have been easier for me to go to someone and say that I want to make this film...I didn't want to do that. I wanted to make the film based on my own conviction. When you walk on the path of your own conviction, it is a lonely one, and when you are alone, there is also some fear. But in the end, you realize that the product I have created is mine," he added.

Kher on Tuesday, became teary-eyed as he announced the project on his Instagram account. When asked what made him emotional, the actor said, "I think when I made that video in which there were tears in my eyes, those tears were for the fact that the journey was difficult, but it was good."

The actor went on to share that he is currently in Germany working on his next film's script. "I am in Germany to write the story of my next film. I am collaborating with a writer here. I will tell you later what the film is about."

Meanwhile, 'Tanvi The Great' will feature music composed by MM Keeravani, the acclaimed Oscar-winning composer known for his work on RRR.

Apart from this, the film's sound design will be handled by Resul Pookutty, an Academy Award winner recognized for his work on Slumdog Millionaire.

The Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen will also be seen in the film.

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