Nitesh Tiwari

Writer

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Bawaal

(21 Jul 2023)

Dialogue, Director, Screenplay, Writer

Tarla

(7 Jul 2023)

Producer

Ankahi Kahaniya

(17 Sep 2021)

Writer

Panga

(24 Jan 2020)

Dialogue, Screenplay, Writer

Chhichhore

(6 Sep 2019)

Director, Writer

Bareilly Ki Barfi

(18 Aug 2017)

Dialogue, Writer

Dangal

(23 Dec 2016)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Nil Battey Sannata

(22 Apr 2016)

Dialogue, Lyrics, Producer, Screenplay, Writer

Kill Dil

(14 Nov 2014)

Dialogue, Screenplay, Writer

Actor

Himself

Bhoothnath Returns

(11 Apr 2014)

Dialogue, Director, Lyrics, Writer

Chillar Party

(8 Jul 2011)

Director, Lyrics, Writer

Awards

2020

ETC Bollywood Business Awards
(The 100 Crore Club)

2018

Screen Awards, IN
(Best Dialogue)

2018

Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
(Best Screenplay)

2018

Zee Cine Awards
(Best Scriptwriting)

2017

Filmfare Awards
(Best Director)

2012

National Film Awards, India
(Best Childrens Film)

2012

National Film Awards, India
(Best Screenplay)

News

Nitesh Tiwari starts shooting of his next project

12 Mar 2024

films lined up in his kitty.As per a source, he has already started shooting one of his projects."Nitesh Tiwari has started working on his next project. The film filmmaker will be coming up with an interesting story and will be a grand venture. Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming project promises to be a grand and captivating narrative. The acclaimed director, whose track record includes delivering record-breaking hits, has initiated the groundwork for another masterpiece. Apart from this, the filmmaker also has an interesting lineup of films for all to look forward to in the coming year," the source said.Nitesh Tiwari is best known for directing Aamir Khan-starrer 'Dangal' and late Sushant Singh Rajput's 'Chhichhore'. Last year, he helmed 'Bawal', which starred Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan in the lead roles. He is yet to announce his upcoming projects officially.

Bobby Deol not part of Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'

16 Jan 2024

According to Bobby's official spokesperson, the actor is not a part of 'Ramayana'. There had been rumours that stated Bobby was cast in a pivotal role in Tiwari's 'Ramayana'.Bobby impressed both audiences and critics with his portrayal of the mute antagonist in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's blockbuster 'Animal', which was released in theatres on December 1, 2023. In the film, he was paired against Ranbir Kapoor, the lead actor.Bobby is now working on Nandamuri Balakrishna's next film tentatively titled 'NBK109'. The film also stars Urvashi Rautela.

Take a look at trailer of Nitesh Tiwari's comedy drama 'Tumse Na Ho Payega'

13 Sep 2023

Tumse Na Ho Payega'.Ishwak Singh, Mahima Makwana, Gaurav Pandey, Amala Akkineni, Gurpreet Saini, Parmeet Sethi and Meghna Malik feature in the film, which is touted to be a "fresh and light-hearted take on modern-day struggles of the youth of today."'On Wednesday, the makers unveiled the film's trailer. Take a lookSharing more details about the film, producer and writer Nitesh Tiwari, said, "Tumse Na Ho Payega was written with the intention to bring the story of every youngster in a middle-class household to screen. Whether it is the grind of a corporate job or chasing your childhood love or your lifelong dream of starting something of your own, Tumse Na Ho Payega is that relatable story!"Director Abhishek Sinha also opened up about the film.In a society where we are made to believe that the lines on the palm of your hand dictate your future, Tumse Na Ho Payega is a sincere attempt to convey that only you can define your success. Sometimes that could mean defying the rules set by society, ignoring those who dont believe in you and listening to that inner voice that says, Go for it!, to chase that dream with all youve got. Its what fueled our own pursuit in telling this story albeit with a little humour. We cant wait for you to experience this film which at some point will relate with your own personal growth journey."Sharing his experience working in 'Tumse Na Ho Payega'."Tumse Na Ho Payega is a story that I relate to a lot, I feel like it's my story and I'm sure whoever watches it would feel the same. It's a light-hearted fun film with dollops of humor and a very strong theme that remains at the heart of it all: to follow one's dreams and not succumb to societal pressure. I think there comes a time in our lives where we feel that what we're doing is not our true calling, but we ended up doing it because someone else decided what's best for us. But then there's a moment when you tell yourself that I need to get out of this rut and do what I believe in and more importantly what makes you happy. It's the most difficult thing to come out and say I want to quit my job and pursue my passion. With nobody by your side, you're wondering where to go and what to do. That's the long road that my character Gaurav takes and in that journey which is nothing short of a wacky roller coaster ride, finds himself, his true calling and all that matters to him, said Ishwak.The film will be out on Disney+ Hotstar on September 29.

Shraddha Kapoor "missing" her 'Chhichhore' gang

6 Sep 2023

Shraddha Kapoor on Wednesday took a stroll down memory lane to mark the fourth anniversary of her film 'Chhichhore'.In the movie, Shraddha played the character of Maya, a college-going girl. Besides, she was also seen as a married woman in the film and carried the looks effortlessly and performed distinctively.Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, 'Chhichhore' revolves around a group of college friends who go through the good and the bad times of college and life after it. The comedy-drama film received a lot of praise and positive feedback from the audience and the critics. It was Sushant Singh Rajput's last film which was released on the big screen. The actor passed away on June 14, 2020.On the four years of release, Nitesh Tiwari shared a picture on his social media accounts with the whole cast. Taking us back to Chhichhore days, Shraddha Kapoor took to her social media, reacting on the picture shared by Nitesh, and captioned, "Major missing #Chhichhore" with a pink heart.'Chhichhore' also starred Tahir Raj Bhasin, Varun Sharma, Naveen Polishetty and Prateik Babbar.

Nitesh Tiwari, Tahir Bhasin celebrate 4 years of 'Chhichhore'

6 Sep 2023

The picture showcased Nitish and the male star cast of the film including Sushant Singh Rajput, Varun Sharma, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Naveen Polishetty, Tushar Pandey and Saharsh Shukla.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Nitesh Tiwari (@niteshtiwari22)Actor Tahir Bhasin, who played the role of 'Derek' in the movie also took to Instagram and wrote, 4 years of Chhichhore & Derek today! Celebrating this film, the super experience of making it and the memories from set. #Chhichhore #SSR. The video he shared in his post showcased a glimpse of the character he played in Chhichhore.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Tahir Raj Bhasin (@tahirrajbhasin)Chhichhore stars Sushant Singh Rajput, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Sharma, Naveen Polishetty, and many more.The film was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.The story revolves around a group of friends who reunite after several years for a college reunion. The film explores their nostalgic journey through their college days, their friendship, and the various ups and downs they experienced.It also addresses the pressures and expectations that society places on students and the importance of a balanced approach to life, not just focusing on academic success.Chhichhore received positive reviews for its humour, performances, and messages it conveyed about life and friendship.At the 67th National Film Awards, which were announced in 2021, it went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.

Check out new song 'Kat Jayega' from Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor-starrer 'Bawaal'

24 Jul 2023

Sung by Romy and Pravesh Mallick, composed by Tanishk Bagchi, the track is penned by Shloke LalTake a look at the track'Bawaal' is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who is best known for helming blockbusters like 'Dangal' and 'Chhichhore'. The film is a romantic drama set against the backdrop of World War 2.The film has Varun playing a history teacher who takes Janhvi Kapoor's character on a trip to Europe to visit World War 2 sites.On receiving an overwhelming response, Varun said, "Ajju bhaiya ne Mahual bana diya. Thank u for giving bawaal a place In Your heart. I have never received so many calls for any film of mine. The impact this film is having on people is incredible. Its a conversation starter about the fake image industry and how today we are all in someway slaves to this ideology. Thank u for watching and enjoying Ajju and his family. You are #bawaal.It was shot in Paris, Berlin, Poland, Amsterdam, Krakow, Warsaw along with Lucknow and two other cities in India. The film's crew had more than 700 people with action directors and stuntmen hired from Germany.

Varun Dhawan expresses gratitude for overwhelming response to Bawaal

22 Jul 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn)'Bawaal' is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who is best known for helming blockbusters like 'Dangal' and 'Chhichhore'. The film is a romantic drama set against the backdrop of World War 2.The film has Varun playing a history teacher who takes Janhvi Kapoor's character on a trip to Europe to visit World War 2 sites. It was shot in Paris, Berlin, Poland, Amsterdam, Krakow, Warsaw along with Lucknow and two other cities in India. The film's crew had more than 700 people with action directors and stuntmen hired from Germany.The film was released on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video on July 21.Apart from this, Varun will also be seen in the Indian adaptation of the series Citadel opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The series will stream on Amazon Prime Video.He also has horror comedy film Bhediya 2 and Jawan director Atlees next film.

What was Nitesh Tiwari's biggest takeaway from 'Bawaal' shoot? Find out

15 Jul 2023

Nitesh, Varun, and Janhvi recently travelled to Dubai to promote his film.Speaking to the media, Nitesh discussed his film at length.On being asked about his biggest lesson from the film's shoot, Nitesh said, "There are certain ideologies that I believe in and thats the guiding light for. One of the strongest human feelings for me is empathy. There is no way we can ever compromise on it. That is my strongest take away from the film."As some portions of the film are revolving around the war, he also opened up about he deals with the war within himself."I have started believing very strongly that whatever happens, happens for the best. There have been situations where you will find yourself asking why has this happened to me. But the alternative that life gives you at a later stage turns out to be a much better alternative," he shared.'Bawaal' will release on Prime Video on July 21.

This is what Nitesh Tiwari has to say about Bawaal's connection to Hitler, World War II

9 Jul 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin)On Sunday, Nitesh along with film's cast launched the trailer at an event in Dubai where he interacted with media and shared what fans can expect from 'Bawaal'.Opening up about the references of Hitler and WW2 in the film, Nitesh said, "The arc of the characters, you know you look at the events and the incidents can play an important role in the overall arc of the character and the relationship. And, it is not just about Hitler, there are many more things which you may not have seen in the trailer, but everything, every incident has been carefully chosen which can have an impact on the overall arc."He added, "World War 2 is humongous, you know, there is so much which has happened. You cannot probably take everything. You have to pick and choose things that will probably impact the journey of the characters."'Bawaal' won't hit the theatres and will be out on Prime Video on July 21.

Varun Dhawan reveals who created biggest "bawaal" in his life, check out

9 Jul 2023

Varun Dhawan has always been candid about his personal and professional life.On Sunday, he launched the trailer of his upcoming film 'Bawaal' in Dubai with co-star Janhvi Kapoor and director Nitesh Tiwari. At the event, Varun shared an interesting detail about his biggest "bawaal" in his life. Interestingly, Varun called his pet dog Joey his biggest "bawaal"."For me it has to be my dog Joey. Usne sabse zyada Bawaal kiya meri mere zindagi main ( he has created a lot of chaos in my life).. he wakes up at 6 in the morning. So I have to wake up too no matter when I sleep."He quipped, "Kabhi bhi susu kardega, potty kardega. So I got used to cleaning this. I didn't know I'd become an actor and make films and do all this. It's the most grounding experience that my dog has put me into."Varun's Instagram feed is flooded with pictures of Joey.Take a look at his some "paw-some" pictures with JoeyIn this image, a shirtless Varun seems comfy getting hugged by his pet pooch.See how cutely Varun is holding Joey in his arms.Coming back to Bawaal film, it is all set to be released on Prime Video on July 21.Varun also shared how he always wanted to work with Nitesh Tiwari."Working with Nitesh sir was always on my bucket list. I still remember, I often asked Nitesh sir to make a film with me in covid times. Finally, after 7-8 months, he had a story for me. I personally feel it is one of my best characters. This is closest to the reality," Varun said at the event. 'Bawaal', a love story, is set against the backdrop of World War 2.