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Nitesh Tiwari

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Nitesh Tiwari

Nitesh Tiwari (born 22 May 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and lyricist known for his works in Hindi films. He debuted as a co-director in Chillar Party (2011) which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film. He also directed the supernatural political drama Bhoothnath Returns (2014). Tiwari scripted and directed Dangal (2016), which was screened at the Beijing International Film Festival and the second BRICS festival in 2017. The film is the highest-grossing Indian film and ranks among the highest-grossing non-English films of all time earning over ₹2,000 crore (US$240 million) including ₹1,200 crore in China, where it has emerged as one of the top 20 highest-grossers of all time. Tiwari won the Award for Best Director at the 62nd Filmfare Awards and the Telstra People's Choice Award at the 2017 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. He followed up with the critically acclaimed comedy-drama film Chhichhore (2019 with commercial success. He co-founded Earthsky Pictures, producing ad films and the docu-series Break Point based on Indian tennis legends Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes.

Infobox

Born
(1973-05-22) 22 May 1973 (age 52)Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, India
Alma mater
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, 1996
Occupation(s)
Director, producer, writer
Years active
2011–present
Notable work
DangalChhichhore
Spouse
Ashwiny Iyer
Children
2
Occupations
Director, producer, writer

Tables

· Filmography
2011
Chillar Party
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
2014
Bhoothnath Returns
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
Kill Dil
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2016
Nil Battey Sannata
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
Dangal
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
2017
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
2019
Chhichhore
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
2020
Ghar Ki Murgi
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
2021
Ankahi Kahaniya
Role(s)
No
Notes
No
Break Point
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
2023
Tarla
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
Bawaal
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
Yes
Tumse Na Ho Payega
Role(s)
No
Notes
Yes
2026
Ramayana Part 1 †
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
2027
Ramayana: Part 2 †
Role(s)
Yes
Notes
No
Year
Film
Director
Producer
Dialogue
Screenplay
Story
Notes
2011
Chillar Party
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
National Film Award for Best Children's FilmNational Film Award for Best Screenplay
2014
Bhoothnath Returns
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kill Dil
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
2016
Nil Battey Sannata
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dangal
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telstra People's Choice AwardFilmfare Award for Best Director
2017
Bareilly Ki Barfi
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
2019
Chhichhore
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
2020
Ghar Ki Murgi
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Short film
2021
Ankahi Kahaniya
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anthology film; Released on Netflix
Break Point
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Documentary series; Released on Zee5
2023
Tarla
No
Yes
No
No
No
Released on Zee5
Bawaal
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Released on Amazon Prime
Tumse Na Ho Payega
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Released on Disney+Hotstar
2026
Ramayana Part 1 †
Yes
No
No
No
No
2027
Ramayana: Part 2 †
Yes
No
No
No
No
· Awards and nominations
2011
2011
Year
2011
Award
National Film Award for Best Children's Film
Category
Chillar Party
Result
Won
National Film Award for Best Screenplay
National Film Award for Best Screenplay
Year
National Film Award for Best Screenplay
Award
Won
2015
2015
Year
2015
Award
Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue
Category
Bhoothnath Returns
Result
Nominated
2017
2017
Year
2017
Award
Filmfare Award for Best Director
Category
Dangal
Result
Won
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue
Category
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Result
Nominated
2020
2020
Year
2020
Award
Chhichhore
Category
Nominated
Filmfare Award for Best Story
Filmfare Award for Best Story
Year
Filmfare Award for Best Story
Award
Nominated
Filmfare Award for Best Director
Filmfare Award for Best Director
Year
Filmfare Award for Best Director
Award
Nominated
IIFA Award for Best Story
IIFA Award for Best Story
Year
IIFA Award for Best Story
Award
Nominated
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
Year
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
Award
Won
Year
Award
Category
Result
2011
National Film Award for Best Children's Film
Chillar Party
Won
National Film Award for Best Screenplay
Won
2015
Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue
Bhoothnath Returns
Nominated
2017
Filmfare Award for Best Director
Dangal
Won
2018
Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Nominated
2020
Chhichhore
Nominated
Filmfare Award for Best Story
Nominated
Filmfare Award for Best Director
Nominated
IIFA Award for Best Story
Nominated
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
Won

References

  1. "59th National Film Awards for the Year 2011 Announced"
    http://pib.nic.in/release/rel_print_page.asp?relid=80734
  2. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Vidya-Balan-wins-National-Award-for-The-Dirty-Picture/articleshow/12173411.cms
  3. Bollywood Hungama
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140424055959/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/6460
  4. Box Office India Trade Network
    http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/bhoothnathreturnsfailstomakeanimpact
  5. The Hindu
    https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/chinas-dangal-mega-success-echoes-at-second-brics-film-festival/article19144747.ece
  6. Deccan Chronicle
    https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/240617/aamir-khans-rs-2000-crore-dream.html
  7. www.boxofficeindia.com
    https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=3072
  8. 内地总票房排名
    http://www.cbooo.cn/Alltimedomestic
  9. International Business Times, India Edition
    https://www.ibtimes.co.in/iffm-2017-aishwarya-rai-looks-gorgeous-sushant-singh-wins-best-actor-award-photos-738179
  10. "My next a departure from children's films: Nitesh Tiwari"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160305070312/https://in.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/next-departure-childrens-films-nitesh-tiwari-064004713.html
  11. www.filmfare.com
    https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-the-62nd-filmfare-awards-2017_-26077-1.html
  12. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
    http://www.alumni.iitb.ac.in/en/awards/2018/distinguished-alumnus/mr-nitesh-tiwari
  13. "Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari's next film with Sajid Nadiadwala"
    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/dangal-director-nitesh-tiwari-sajid-nadiadwala-4534968/
  14. ""This Is The First Time In My Career That Aamir Khan Has Said Yes To A Film After The First Narration" – Nitesh Tiwari"
    http://www.mansworldindia.com/art/first-time-career-Aamir-khan-said-yes-film-first-narration-Nitesh-Tiwari-interview/
  15. Forbes India
    https://www.forbesindia.com/article/self-made-women-2020/ashwiny-iyer-tiwari-director-with-a-purpose/58149/1
  16. The Indian Express
    https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/nitesh-tiwari-ashwiny-iyer-tiwari-announce-production-venture-bas-karo-aunty-7943968/
  17. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-part-1-and-2-officially-announced-see-first-poster-check-release-date-details-101730869129007.html
  18. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-part-1-and-2-officially-announced-see-first-poster-check-release-date-details-101730869129007.html
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