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Nitesh Tiwari
Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
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The Indian cinema industry is well known for the work of Nitesh Tiwari, an outstanding filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He directed Dangal (2016), one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Tiwari is renowned for his distinctive approach of blending ...
Nitesh Tiwari Bio
| Full Name | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Profession | Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Height (approx.) | 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | 60 kg |
| Date Of Birth | Wednesday, 03 Jan 1973 |
| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Hometown | Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari |
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Parents:
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Father
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B. D. Tiwari
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| Children | Amaarisa , Nilesh Tiwari |
| Net Worth | ~10 MN USD (RS 80cr) |
| Debut: |
Movie - Chillar Party |
| Upcoming Movies: | Ramayana: Part 1 |
| Quotes: |
“ I always make films for the audience and not for myself… a film that serves both… is a great film for me.“ “ Failure keeps you grounded… don’t be scared of it.“ “ I don’t write keeping an actor in mind… after writing, I think who would fit.“ “ About balancing entertainment and insight: “Dangal may have a serious undertone…but written for them to be entertaining; they don’t sound preachy.“ “ On nurturing youth: “I believe in creating work that not only entertains but enlightens… I make efforts in nurturing and promoting young talent.“ |
| Awards: |
National Film Award (2011)
National Film Award (2011)
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Nitesh Tiwari News
Jul, 03 2025 20:07 PM IST
Sai Pallavi pens a note after release of Ramayana announcement video, fans go berserk
Nitesh Tiwari FAQ
Co-directed Chillar Party (2011), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film
Dangal (2016) and Chhichhore (2019), both critically and commercially acclaimed
Trivias
- Grew up in a small town called Ganj Basoda, Madhya Pradesh, and wrote/directly school plays like “Tapori–Mughal-e-Azam”
- Graduated in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT Bombay (1996) before switching to advertising and later films
- Briefly worked as a software developer before quitting to join FCB Ulka as a copywriter, following a passion for storytelling
- Served as COO and Creative Director at Leo Burnett Mumbai for 11 years
- Co-founded Earthsky Pictures in 2018 with his wife, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, producing Break Point and Ghar Ki Murgi
