Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/10/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Mulund, Mumbai |
Latest News about Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari expressed her desire to direct a big-budget, multi-crore film, specifically a Rs 1,000 crore project. She hopes to cast Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Sai Pallavi in her dream project, questioning why such large-scale films are predominantly directed by men.
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari stated her ambition to direct a large-scale, pan-India spectacle, moving beyond the label of a 'women-oriented filmmaker'. She is also closely observing her husband Nitesh Tiwari's work on the ambitious mythological action epic 'Ramayana', scheduled for a 2026 release.
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari questioned the continued use of the term 'female filmmaker', arguing that male directors are not similarly labeled. She emphasized the need to break free from this stereotype and discussed her role as a jury member for the second edition of the Red Lorry Film Festival.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is an Indian film director and writer. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Mary’s Convent School, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| College/University | SIES College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation from SIES College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| Tattoo | She has a tattoo inked on her left forearm in Bangla language with the names of her husband and two children. |
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| Favorite Song | Gazab Ka Hai Din Socho Zara from the film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) | ||||||||||
| Favorite Animal | Cats |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She previously held a job in the advertising industry before transitioning to her film career. | |
| 2. Ashwiny is an advocate for feminism and its fundamental principles. | |
| 3. Her beloved cat is named Khoblu. | |
| 4. She has been honored with numerous prestigious film awards and recognitions. | |
| 5. She is keen to explore the action genre in her future films, drawing inspiration from movies like Incredibles, Spider-Man, and Shahenshah. | |
| 6. In 2012, she made her directorial debut with the short film What’s for Breakfast. | |
| 7. She co-founded the production company Earthsky Pictures with her husband Nitesh Tiwari in March 2018. | |
| 8. She published her debut novel Mapping Love in 2021. | |
| 9. She directed the web series BreakPoint in 2021 based on tennis players Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi. | |
| 10. She worked as Executive Creative Director at Leo Burnett for over 15 years. |