Nitesh Tiwari is one of Bollywood’s most respected directors, known for blending emotion with powerful storytelling.

Nitesh Tiwari is one of Bollywood’s most respected directors, known for blending emotion with powerful storytelling.

An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, he transitioned from engineering to filmmaking a rare and inspiring journey.

An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, he transitioned from engineering to filmmaking a rare and inspiring journey.

He made his directorial debut with Chillar Party, which won the National Award for Best Children’s Film.

He made his directorial debut with Chillar Party, which won the National Award for Best Children’s Film.

His breakthrough came with Dangal, one of India’s highest-grossing films globally and a massive success in China.

His breakthrough came with Dangal, one of India’s highest-grossing films globally and a massive success in China.

4. He was also conferred with the prestigious 'Degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa' by the University of Oxford, U.K. at a glittering ceremony on June 26

4. He was also conferred with the prestigious 'Degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa' by the University of Oxford, U.K. at a glittering ceremony on June 26

With Chhichhore, he addressed mental health and youth pressure, striking a deep emotional chord with audiences.

With Chhichhore, he addressed mental health and youth pressure, striking a deep emotional chord with audiences.

Tiwari is known for rooted, relatable narratives that combine realism with cinematic scale

Tiwari is known for rooted, relatable narratives that combine realism with cinematic scale

His films often highlight perseverance, family values, and human resilience making them both commercial and meaningful.

His films often highlight perseverance, family values, and human resilience making them both commercial and meaningful.

He is currently directing his most ambitious project yet Ramayana, a grand mythological epic.

He is currently directing his most ambitious project yet Ramayana, a grand mythological epic.

The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, alongside Yash and Sai Pallavi, and is planned as a two-part saga releasing in 2026 and 2027.

The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, alongside Yash and Sai Pallavi, and is planned as a two-part saga releasing in 2026 and 2027.

After nearly a decade of research and preparation, Ramayana is expected to be one of India’s biggest cinematic spectacles, aiming for global scale and authenticity.

After nearly a decade of research and preparation, Ramayana is expected to be one of India’s biggest cinematic spectacles, aiming for global scale and authenticity.

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