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Nitesh Tiwari

Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter

Born: 03 January 1973 (age 52 years), Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, India

NET Worth: ~10 MN USD (RS 80cr)

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NET Worth:10 MN USD (RS 80cr)

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Updated on: 11 Jun 2025

The Indian cinema industry is well known for the work of Nitesh Tiwari, an outstanding filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. Dangal (2016), one of the all-time biggest grossing Indian films, was one of the films he directed that was successful. Tiwari is renowned fo...

Nitesh Tiwari Bio

Full Name Nitesh Tiwari
Nick Name Nitesh
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
Parents:
Father
B. D. Tiwari
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)

  • Best Children’s Film: Winner for Chillar Party

National Film Award (2011)

  • Best Screenplay: Winner for Chillar Party

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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
Disclaimer: These numbers are based on estimations and we welcome any correction and feedback from contact us.
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