New Delhi: Acclaimed actor Anupam Kher has taken up the director’s hat yet again for his next project titled Tanvi the Great which is expected to premier at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival under the Marche du Film section this year.

Kher announced the movie on Instagram on the occasion of his 69th birthday through a heartwarming video where he was accompanied by his mother.

Expectations surmount

Tanvi the Great will be produced under the Anupam Kher banner and was the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) also joined in as co-producer. The cast of the film is being introduced slowly, as for now includes Game of Thrones fame Lain Glen, Boman Irani, and newcomer Shubhangi Dutt. A recent addition was Jackie Shroff, whose inclusion was also announced through Instagram.

The Oscar-winning producer M.M. Keeravani would be contributing to the movie with his incredible musical prowess, while the Cinematography is done by Keiko Nakahara.

Cast additions ensue

Anupam Kher took to Instagram to announce Karan Tacker’s inclusion in the ever-growing ensemble cast of his next film, Tanvi the Great.

Kher made this announcement through his latest Instagram post, while wishing Karan on his birthday. Just a few days ago, Kher also announced the entry of Jackie Shroff in the character of Brig. Joshi in the film, also through Instagram.

Kher took to Instagram to make the announcement where he wrote, “Happy Birthday Karan! When I watched #NeerajPandey’s ‘Special Ops’ I was deeply impressed by the presence and performance of #KaranTacker.  #KhakiTheBiharChapter was equally impressive! Karan has this unique ability to make his performances look effortless but still carry the weightage of a seasoned actor. The role he plays in #TanviTheGreat had these requirements! ”

Tacker would be playing the role of Capt. Samar Raina in the film. He also talked about the opportunity of performing in the film and wrote, “”It was always my dream to have collaborated with Anupam  Sir in someway on celluloid. I have always been a fan of his since the time as a young adult when I watch Saaransh to watching him in DDLJ and to all the fantastic work that he does globally and the representation that he’s commanded over the years! I never thought that it would come with such a beautiful pleasure of being directed by him and to get to play Capt. Samar Pratap Raina, a role I loved!”