Mumbai,: Anupam Kher’s much-loved and inspiring film ‘Tanvi The Great’ has added another prestigious achievement to its journey on the global stage. The film’s lead actor Shubhangi Dutt has won the Best Actress Award at the International Film Festival of Australia, earning international recognition for her powerful and heartfelt performance.
The honour reflects Shubhangi Dutt’s deeply authentic portrayal of Tanvi Raina, a character whose innocence, courage and determination have resonated strongly with audiences across the world. Her performance has been widely praised for its emotional depth and sincerity, making Tanvi a truly memorable cinematic character.
Expressing his joy over the achievement, Anupam Kher said, “Shubhangi truly deserves this award. She portrayed Tanvi with complete honesty and sensitivity. ‘Tanvi The Great’ is a film made from the heart, and receiving appreciation on international platforms brings us immense happiness. We hope the film continues to reach many more audiences globally.”
Overwhelmed by the recognition, Shubhangi Dutt shared, “This award is extremely special to me. Playing Tanvi required truth, courage, hard work and emotional strength, and I am grateful that audiences across the world have embraced the film with so much love. I sincerely thank Anupam sir for believing in me and giving me such a beautiful role. This honour belongs to the entire team of ‘Tanvi The Great’.”
Adding to the celebrations, ‘Tanvi The Great’ also won the Best Screenplay Award, which was presented to writers Anupam Kher, Abhishek Dixit and Ankur Suman, further underlining the film’s strong storytelling and emotional impact.
The film features an impressive ensemble cast including Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi, Arvind Swami, Nassar, Iain Glen and Karan Tacker. At its core, the story follows Tanvi Raina, a young girl on the autism spectrum who dreams of joining the Indian Army and hoisting the national flag at the Siachen Glacier, making it a narrative of resilience, patriotism and hope.
‘Tanvi The Great’ also boasts the collaboration of renowned international technicians, including Oscar winners M.M. Keeravani and Resul Pookutty, along with celebrated Japanese cinematographer Keiko Nakahara, who together have elevated the film’s visual and emotional appeal.
With two major international awards to its credit, ‘Tanvi The Great’ has firmly established itself as one of the most touching and talked-about films of the year, continuing to win hearts across borders.
