By Naman Ramachandran According To The variety Indian thespian Anupam Kher‘s directorial venture “Tanvi The Great” will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marche du Film. Kher will introduce the screening alongside cast and crew members, with numerous A-list celebrities expected in attendance. The Cannes unveiling marks the beginning of an international rollout, as the production team has scheduled subsequent screenings across major global cities including London, New York, and Los Angeles, strategically expanding the film’s reach to worldwide audiences. Details of the film are under wraps at the moment. It is produced by Anupam Kher Studio in association with India’s National Film Development Corporation. The film is written by Ankur Suman ...

By Pat Saperstein According To The variety Nicky Katt, who played teacher Harry Senate on “Boston Public” after starting as a child actor and going on to play an assortment of tough guys in movies including “Dazed and Confused” and “Boiler Room,” has died. He was 54. His death was reported by his friends and by attorney John Sloss, and reportedly occurred on April 8 in Burbank. Often playing heavies and villains, Katt worked with Richard Linklater, appearing in “Waking Life,” “SubUrbia” and “School of Rock.” For director Steven Soderbergh, he appeared in “The Limey” as Stacy the Hitman, as Hitler in “Full Frontal,” and had one of his final roles in “Behind the Candelabra.” Christopher Nolan cast him in “Insomnia” and “The Dark Knight,” in which he played a S.W.A.T. team member. ...