Anupam Kher praises ‘Tanvi The Great’ as ‘Modern India’ film, says he’s proud of its Oscar entry
In this exclusive conversation, actor and director Anupam Kher discusses the inclusion of his film ‘Tanvi The Great’ along with ‘Kantara Chapter One’ in the eligibility list for the 98th Academy Awards. Kher expressed his excitement saying, ‘It’s a great feeling and it validates my belief that if you make good films, they find their way.’ He takes pride in representing a modern India that is not one of poverty or stereotyping, but ‘celebrates the vastness of India.’ Kher also shared his appreciation for ‘Kantara’ and revealed that he watched it in theaters with his mother and brother and congratulated director Rishabh Shetty personally. He highlighted how both films represent diverse aspects of Indian storytelling, one rooted in tradition and the other in modern aspiration.
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The horror of Jaipur road accident captured on camera: 1 killed, 14 injured by speeding Audi
A horrifying incident came to light in Jaipur’s Journalist Colony when a speeding Audi crushed several pedestrians, killing one and injuring more than a dozen. The vehicle, reportedly traveling at a speed of 120 km/hr with Daman and Diu registration plates, rammed into people and food stalls near Kharabagh intersection. According to police reports, there were four people traveling in the car, which was reportedly racing with another vehicle at the time of the accident. An officer said, ‘One person has died. 12 people have been injured. The driver, identified as businessman Dinesh Rinwa, is currently absconding, and a search for him is underway. The shocking moment of impact has been captured in CCTV footage, and investigations into the tragic case are ongoing.
Kantara, Narasimha, Tanvi in the race for Oscar
Hombale Films’ Kantara: Chapter 1, Mahavatar Narasimha, and Anupam Kher’s Tanvi The Great have joined the Academy’s list of 201 films eligible for the Best Picture Oscar.
PM Modi in Somnath for ‘Swabhiman Parv’ to celebrate 1000 years of temple’s steadfastness
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Somnath, Gujarat for the four-day ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ from January 8-11, 2026. This special report by India Today outlines their programme, which included Omkar mantra chanting, a drone show and participation in the ‘Shaurya Yatra’ in honor of the ancient warriors. The visit marks two important milestones: 1000 years of the invasion of the temple and 75 years of its restoration after independence. The Prime Minister is expected to speak about the ‘history of Somnath and how it is important for India’, highlighting the reconstruction of the temple and the important role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Mr Modi will hold darshan and puja before addressing a public function on January 11. This report has been filed by Vijoshi from Somnath for India Today.
Traffic on Chandigarh Highway has become normal as visibility improved due to clear sky.
India Today’s special report from Chandigarh highlights the recent relief from cold. A correspondent on the Chandigarh-Molampur highway says the bright sunshine is ‘some respite for residents and visitors as well.’ With temperatures around 7 degrees Celsius, visibility has cleared, allowing traffic to move at normal speed without headlights. Reports suggest that normal life is resuming in the city as the fog lifts, bringing relief to commuters on the busy highway connecting the Punjab areas of Kurali, Kharad and Ropar.
