'Tanvi The Great' premiere: Mahesh Bhatt gets emotional - It's an extension of the spirit of 'Saaransh'

Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt turned nostalgic and emotional at the premiere of 'Tanvi The Great', directed by his longtime friend and protégé Anupam Kher. As reported by News 18, held on July 17, 2025, ahead of the film’s theatrical release, the special screening saw Bhatt recalling a defining moment from 41 years ago — when a young, hopeful Anupam Kher knocked on his door.

That meeting eventually led to Saaransh (1984), a film that became both a cinematic milestone and Anupam Kher’s unforgettable debut. “Who says the age of miracles is over? This boy knocked at my door 41 years ago... There was something my heart saw. The character we created in Saaransh, BV Pradhan, is this man today,” Mahesh Bhatt said. 'Tanvi The Great': Spirit of Saaransh Reimagined Mahesh Bhatt called 'Tanvi The Great' an “extension of the spirit of Saaransh,” referring to the deep emotional resonance and audacity of life both films depict. “There’s nothing more gratifying for a mentor than seeing his prodigy outshine him,” he said, praising Kher not just for his growth as an artist but for his courage in telling an extraordinary story. The moment was captured in a video shared by paparazzo Manav Manglani, where Bhatt is seen visibly moved.A Story of Dreams, Grit and Inclusion 'Tanvi The Great' tells the inspiring tale of Tanvi Raina, a 21-year-old woman with autism who takes on the impossible dream of hoisting the Indian flag at Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield.

The film features debutante Shubhangi Dutt in the titular role. It also stars Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi, and Karan Tacker. Anupam Kher, who has often credited Mahesh Bhatt for launching his career, previously revealed that several actors worked for free on the project As the curtain rises on Tanvi The Great, the expectations are quite high for all the right reasons.