Tanvi the Great

While staying with her estranged, retired Colonel grandfather, a woman with autism discovers her late military father's dream to be stationed at a particular base. To accomplish this, Tanvi decides to join the army, despite what some, including her grandfather, think is impossible.

This is a heartfelt movie loaded with emotion and inclusion. The story is one of overcoming adversity and achieving your goals, a classic underdog tale, as well as exploring the generational differences in parenting and understanding children's needs. The movie has drama, emotions, action, suspense, twists, and surprises. Unfortunately, the poorly timed song and dance sequences detract from the narrative flow and do not align with the autism storyline. The two-hour and thirty-minute runtime could have been significantly shortened by removing the song and dance sequences and unnecessary filler, and allowing the story to shine. Despite that, this is a beautiful film that gives a community a chance to shine and shows that being different does not make someone less. Stream it when available.

"There is so much that able-bodied people could learn from the wisdom that often comes with disability. But space needs to be made. Hands need to reach out. People need to be lifted up." "My joy is my freedom - it allows me to live my life as I see fit. I won't leave this earth without the world knowing that I chose to live a life that made me happy, made me think, made me whole."

• Quotes from the book I read recently - Disability Visibility by Alice Wong

Watched this film in a theater. A heartfelt film that tells the story of Tanvi Raina, a 21-year-old autistic girl who aspires to join the Indian Army to fulfill her late father's dream of saluting the Indian flag at Siachen.

The narrative sheds light on the challenges faced by autistic individuals in a way that's both authentic and relatable. Shubhangi Dutt's performance as Tanvi is great - she brings a depth and nuance to the character that's both captivating and heartbreaking.

The emotional moments in the film are raw and impactful. However, there were times when the melodrama felt overwhelming and the CGI usage in the cinematography was subpar. The pacing issues in the second half also made the film feel a bit dragged out.

What really puzzles me, though was the reason given for Tanvi's mom leaving her with a barely known grandfather. It felt like a forced plot device! The acting, above average - esp Shubhangi Dutt shines. It does feel like though that the supporting cast are working with limited material.

Despite few flaws Tanvi The Great is a film is worth watching. The concept is admirable. The perseverance, self-determination and following one's dreams are inspiring and uplifting. Tanvi's story is a powerful reminder that with hard work and dedication one can overcome even the toughest challenges. It is definitely worth a watch.

Tanvi The Great is what cinema should be: honest, healing, and heartfelt. The film treats autism not as a "condition" but as a perspective, and that's rare. This movie feels like a lived moment more than a scripted story. There's no grand spectacle, just quiet, soft-spoken truth. Shubhangi is a revelation in her debut. The supporting cast is absolutely impressive are of the bigest director nice and good accting this movie and impactful. MM Keeravani's music, as expected, hits all the right notes. Anupam Kher brings tenderness to every frame as a director. This movie made me cry, in the best way.

I went in not knowing what to expect and came out moved. Tanvi The Great is soft and powerful at the same time. Shubhangi is a real find-there's something very genuine about her screen presence. The film handles complex emotions with such simplicity. Anupam Kher's direction lets everything unfold gently. It's not possible this just about autism, it's about being human. The music and visuals add to the emotion. Anupam Kher has directed something truly meaningful here. I'm really glad I watched this. This is what real cinema looks like. A very touching and thoughtful film. I loved every bit of it.

Em emotional roller coaster ride which moists your eyes and leaves a smile. Tanvi the great is really great.

Needless to say that the cast is impeccable with just amazing actors and each one does a fantastic job. The storyline doesn't have any gaps. Subtle indicators through out the move like how Tanvi's shoelaces are always untied, which she is able to tie later.

Anupam Kher and Shubhangi's on screen chemistry as a military grandfather and grand daughter is rocking.