‘Tanvi the great’ movie review: anupam kher delivers a hefty dose of hope

About an autistic girl struggling to find her way in a judgmental world, with a spring in her gingerly steps, Tanvi the great Carries the soul of anupam kher’s popular play, Kuchh bhi ho sakta hai ,Anything Can HappenIt cocks a snook at the cynix and naysayers who question the flight of the drawers. Surrounded by a Supportive Mother Vidya (Pallavi Joshi), An Autism Expert, and a Grampy Grandfather, Pratap Raina (Khar), Who does not understand her condition, the Socially Awkward Tanvi Raina (Debutante Shubhangi Dutt) Finds the purpose of her life when she discovers that her suLDIR Father, Samar (Karan Tacker), Made the Supereme Sacrifice for the Country.

She steps out of the poetic space that her grandfather envisaged for her under the shadow of his friend Raja Sahab (Boman Irani) and Resolves to Fulfil Her Father’s Wish by Joining the Armed Forces. But the rules don’t allow an autistic person to enter the troops. Baffled by Her Guts, The Grandfather, Who also served in the Army, Tries to Dissuade Her But Gradually Finds That She is Different But No Less, and IS FIT to Carry Forward the Family Tradition When Major Srinivasan (Arvind Swamy Makes a Stock Character Functional) Agrees to Give Shape to Tanvi’s Dream. Nursing a guilt, in tanvi’s dream, srinivasan sees an opportunity to redeem Himself.

Shubhangi Dutt and Anupam Kher in a Still from ‘Tanvi The Great’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Like Kher, The Film Wears Its Heart on Its Sleeve, and the Theme offers an interesting battle between one’s will and wish. The story has several strands that revp and weft of the human spirit and its frailments, but the film stays sweeet and safe. Kher and His Co-Writers Treat the Subject Gently and Sensitively, but the Possibilities on Paper given by corresponded translayte to the screen. Some moments Feel Genuine, but then some passages sem contrared or labored. Tanvi’s Uniqueness Eiter Backets a Fodder to Evoke Humor or An Opportunity to Put a Halo Behind Her Head.

The film, made in collaboration with the NFDC, Finds The Writers Keen on Crafting a Series of Creative Responses to a List of Faqs on Autism and the Indian Armed Forces, with a pen chat There are portions where the writing and form acquire the edifying tone of a public service advertisement. Before the conflict escalates or an obstacle builds a problem, kher devices a solution with the background score Screaming ‘Heartfelt.’

While mm keeravani’s music and keiko nakahara’s cinematography are designed to provide a soothing contrast to the emotional outbursts, the quality of the special Effects in the ClIMIX in the climax in the emot Swell.

Shubhangi Dutt in a Still from ‘Tanvi The Great’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Shubhangi makes the stiff and exaggerated body language of tanvi larGely believable. As every autistic person is unique, writers have the liberty to set the contours of tanvi’s character and her journey, but her struggle with her grandfather with her grandfather with her mother and her mother Sanitised. The message seems dressed up, very much like pallavi and jackie shroff’s performance.

It goes without saying that kher is a better actor than director. Amidst all the superficiality, kher shines as he digs deep to internalize the layers of his character. Much like aamir khan’s character inSitaare zameen parKher’s character undergoes a transformation in his perception of disability and shows us how to evoke tears with drawing attentions to it. He is the reason that you remain investment in Tanvi the great even when the screenplay turns into a tepid visual essay.

Tanvi the great is currently running in theatres.