| 1. Tigmanshu was inspired to direct political genre movies due to his family background. |
| 2. He initially joined the National School of Drama attracted by its liberal environment. |
| 3. Before starting his directorial career in Mumbai, Tigmanshu assisted renowned filmmakers. |
| 4. The idea for 'Haasil' was drawn from Tigmanshu's own romantic experiences. |
| 5. Anurag Kashyap appeared in Tigmanshu's film 'Shagird', leading to their collaboration on 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. |
| 6. Tigmanshu was honored with lifetime membership at the University Film Club of Aligarh Muslim University. |
| 7. He directed 'Paan Singh Tomar', a film that brought Irrfan Khan critical acclaim. |
| 8. Haasil (2003) was nominated for six awards at Zee Cine Awards and won for best screenplay. |
| 9. He directed the six-part series Krishna's Dream for UK Channel Four during the 1990s. |
| 10. He is known for blending realism with compelling narratives and raw storytelling. |
| 11. He worked as a casting director on the 1994 film Bandit Queen, a Phoolan Devi biopic. |
