Anupam Kher is making a significant return to directing with his new film Tanvi: The Great, marking his first directorial project since Om Jai Jagdish in 2002. The announcement came on Kher’s 69th birthday in March, but details about the film’s narrative and cast had largely been kept under wraps until now. The big revelation is that Iain Glen, widely recognized for his role as Ser Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones, has joined the cast in a key role.
This news was confirmed by Kher through an Instagram video featuring Glen, where the two actors discussed their collaboration. Glen expressed his enthusiasm for the project and his admiration for Kher, mentioning their previous work together on the British series Mrs Wilson. The video ends with both actors sharing a friendly “namaste,” symbolizing their mutual respect and the cross-cultural nature of their collaboration.
Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen teams up with Anupam Kher’s Directorial Tanvi The Great
In his Instagram post, Kher expressed his delight at working with Glen, calling it a privilege to have such a talented actor in his film. Glen, in turn, responded warmly, highlighting how working with Kher enriches one’s worldview and sharing his excitement about filming in India for the first time.
Further adding to the excitement around Tanvi: The Great, a report from Pinkvilla previously hinted at the collaboration after photos of Glen and Kher on set went viral. The film boasts an impressive team, including Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani, Academy Award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty, action director Sunil Rodrigues, lyricist Kausar Munir, and Japanese cinematographer Keiko Nakahara.
With such a talented ensemble both in front of and behind the camera, Tanvi: The Great is shaping up to be a highly anticipated film, especially with the addition of Iain Glen to the cast.
