Anupam Kher Praises 'Tanvi The Great' As A 'Modern India' Film, Says He's Proud Of Its Oscar Entry

In this exclusive conversation, actor and director Anupam Kher discusses his film 'Tanvi The Great' making the eligibility list for the 98th Academy Awards, alongside 'Kantara Chapter One'. Kher expresses his excitement, stating, 'it's a great feeling and it just validates my belief that if you make good films, they find their path.' He notes the pride he feels in representing a modern India, not one of poverty or stereotypes, but one that 'celebrates the largeness of India.' Kher also shares his admiration for 'Kantara', revealing he watched it in theatres with his mother and brother and personally congratulated director Rishabh Shetty. He highlights how the two films represent diverse aspects of Indian storytelling, one rooted in tradition and the other in modern aspiration.