Nitesh Tiwari is a multifaceted Indian film professional, renowned for his accomplishments as a director, screenwriter, and lyricist. Born and raised in the Tiwari family at Itaasi, Madhya Pradesh, he spent his formative years in this picturesque setting.
He pursued his higher education at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy and Material Science Engineering in 1996. This foundation in engineering would later serve as a strong base for his creative pursuits.
In his personal life, Nitesh is married to Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, his colleague and creative director at Leo Burnett. She is also a talented film director, producer, and writer, making them a formidable team in the Indian film industry.
Nitesh made his directorial debut by co-directing Chillar Party in 2011, a film that won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Children's Film that year. He then went on to direct the supernatural political drama Bhoothnath Returns in 2014.
In 2016, Nitesh scripted and directed Dangal, a film that premiered at the Beijing International Film Festival in April 2017 and the second annual BRICS Film Festival in June 2017. This critically acclaimed film garnered widespread recognition and acclaim.
Throughout his career, Nitesh has received numerous accolades, including the Filmfare Award for Best Director at the 62nd Filmfare Awards and the Telstra People's Choice Award at the 2017 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. His 2019 comedy, Chhichhore, earned him further nominations and acclaim, cementing his position as one of India's most respected and successful film directors.
