It was a glittering night of applause and emotion as Tanvi The Great emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Iconic Gold Awards on Wednesday. The heartfelt drama clinched the coveted Best Film award, while debutante Shubhangi Dutt took home the Best Actress (Jury Choice) trophy — a double triumph that had the team beaming with pride.
Director-actor Anupam Kher shared an emotional note alongside a picture with Shubhangi, celebrating not just the awards but the journey behind them. Calling it a story of “courage, goodness and quiet strength,” Kher reflected on the rehearsals, doubts, tears, laughter, and unwavering faith that shaped the film. “Awards are beautiful, but what truly matters is the journey,” he wrote, adding that the film will soon stream on a major OTT platform — promising that Tanvi’s story is just beginning its wider voyage.
At the ceremony, Kher and Shubhangi walked up to thunderous applause to accept their honours. Critics have particularly praised Shubhangi’s nuanced portrayal of an autistic young girl — a performance marked by restraint, sensitivity, and emotional depth. For a debut role, it’s the kind of arrival most actors can only dream of.
The film explores themes of autism and the Indian Army, following a young girl inspired by her late father’s service as she dreams of donning the uniform herself. Backed by a powerful supporting cast including Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, and Karan Tacker, the film has resonated with audiences in India and abroad. It has been screened at major festivals in Cannes, New York, Houston, and London, and received standing ovations at special screenings at the National Defence Academy and Southern Command in Pune.
Meanwhile, Anupam Kher isn’t slowing down. The veteran actor recently wrapped shooting for Khosla Ka Ghosla 2, the sequel to the beloved 2006 cult classic Khosla Ka Ghosla, originally directed by Dibakar Banerjee. But for now, the spotlight belongs firmly to Tanvi — and if the standing ovations and shiny trophies are anything to go by, her journey is only getting brighter.