“Tanvi The Great” Review

• Directed by Anupam Kher, the film raises awareness about autism and respect for the armed forces.

• The story follows an autistic girl, Tanvi Raina, who joins the armed forces to fulfill her father’s wish.

• The film is a mix of humor and seriousness, with some moments feeling genuine and others seem contrived or laboured.

• The film is made in collaboration with the NFDC and aims to provide a series of creative responses to FAQs on autism and the Indian armed forces.

• The film’s special effects in the climax undermine the emotional swell, and the character of Tanvi feels sanitised.

• Shubhangi Dutt’s performance is largely believable, but the struggle with her grandfather when her mother leaves for work feels sanitised.

• Anupam Kher’s performance is better than the director, as he digs deep to internalize the layers of his character.

• The film is currently running in theatres.