Nitesh Tiwari

Born and raised in Itarsi, Madhya Pradesh, Nitesh Tiwari graduated from IIT Bombay in 1996 with a degree in Metallurgy and Material Science Engineering before transitioning into filmmaking as a director, screenwriter, and lyricist. Married to fellow filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, he made his directorial debut co-directing Chillar Party (2011), which earned the National Film Award for Best Children's Film, followed by Bhoothnath Returns (2014). He achieved widespread critical and commercial acclaim for writing and directing the global hit Dangal (2016), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Director, and continued his success with the acclaimed comedy Chhichhore (2019).

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