Anupam Kher’s new film ‘Tanvi The Great’ premiered at the 2025 New York Indian Film Festival — with Hollywood legend Robert De Niro in attendance.
Though no stranger to career milestones, this moment was special for Anupam Kher, who later took to social media to express his gratitude. “World’s best actor attends the premiere of tanvi the great in new york! What else can an actor/director ask from God! Thank you dearest #Tiffany and Mr. #RobertDeNiro for attending the premiere! It easily is the highlight of my entire career. I am still in shock. But then I always say ‘kuch bhi ho sakta hai’! Jai Mata Ki!” he wrote on Instagram.
Kher and De Niro share a long friendship, first working together on the Oscar-nominated Silver Linings Playbook (2012). They reunited at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where De Niro received the Palme d’Or for Lifetime Achievement. Kher later wrote: “It was amazing to meet my friend Robert De Niro, his graceful wife #Tiffany, and their beautiful daughter Jia in Cannes! Their love and affection touched me deeply.”
More recently, Kher posted: “Told him about the #WorldPremiere of TanviTheGreat in Cannes! He met #Shubhangi (Tanvi) and our crew warmly. Showed him the first poster — he LOVED it. Thank you Mr. De Niro for your love, warmth, hug, and brilliance! Jai Ho!”
Directed by Kher, Tanvi The Great stars Shubhangi Dutt, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Karan Tacker, and Game of Thrones star Iain Glen. It premiered at Cannes on May 17 and releases in India on July 18.
