Nitesh Tiwari: News

10 Feb 2024

Rakul Preet Singh

Rakul Preet Singh might play Shurpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'

The cast ensemble of Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious mythological epic Ramayana is getting grander with each passing day.

03 Feb 2024

Ramayana

Ranbir Kapoor set for 60-day 'Ramayana' shoot starting March

Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly gearing up for his next venture, Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, following the immense success of Animal.

26 Jan 2024

Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi may join Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' as Vibhishana: Report

Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus Ramayana has become the talk of the town. The upcoming mythological film is once again in the news for its casting. According to reports, Tamil superstar Vijay Sethupathi is in talks to portray Vibhishana's role in the film.

13 Dec 2023

Bollywood

'Ramayana': Ranbir Kapoor-Sai Pallavi to start filming in March 2024

Indian cinema and its obsession with Ramayana is a never-ending saga. From adaptations to making films based on the Ramayana structure, Indian cinema has been doing it all.

04 Oct 2023

Sai Pallavi

Roles that prove Sai Pallavi is ideal Sita for 'Ramayana'

Sai Pallavi has emerged as the "chosen one" for the role of Sita opposite Ranbir Kapoor (Lord Ram) in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.

30 Sep 2023

Amazon Prime Video

Only small section questioned it: Nitesh Tiwari on 'Bawaal' controversy

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's romantic drama Bawaal (2023) was an ambitious project for both actors and director Nitesh Tiwari.

25 Aug 2023

Bollywood

Alia Bhatt chooses YRF Spy Universe over 'Ramayana'? Report reveals

Alia Bhatt is one of the biggest stars of the current generation in Bollywood. Reports are rife that Bhatt exited Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus Ramayana citing date issues.

29 Jul 2023

Bollywood

After Jewish group, Israel's ambassador criticizes 'Bawaal'

Nitesh Tiwari's latest directorial venture Bawaal has been in the midst of controversy over its Auschwitz scene. The film has been facing major backlash and has also gained negative traction on the international front, with Jewish calling the scene "insensitive."

27 Jul 2023

Varun Dhawan

What's the Simon Wiesenthal Center, why they objected to 'Bawaal'

Starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, the Bollywood romantic drama film Bawaal has landed in international trouble.

26 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Varun Dhawan, Nitesh Tiwari defend 'Bawaal's Auschwitz scene

Ever since its release on Friday, Nitesh Tiwari's directorial Bawaal has been facing criticism over the Auschwitz scene, apart from the director's take on drawing parallels between the leading pair's romance and World War II, with many calling it "insensitive."

21 Jul 2023

Movie Review

'Bawaal' review: A meaningless drama, wrapped in a history lesson

When you try to add too many flavors to a dish, you might end up cooking a tasteless disaster. Bawaal is Nitesh Tiwari's khichdi (mix of everything) which, in its attempt to become flavourful with multiple themes, loses its plot.

14 Jul 2023

Amazon Prime Video

'Dil Se Dil Tak' from Janhvi-Varun's 'Bawaal' is out

Nitesh Tiwari's Bawaal has been in the buzz ever since it was announced.

13 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Nitesh Tiwari confident about not offending anybody with his 'Ramayana'

Ever since the release of Adipurush, viewers have become more sensitive about directors making films on revered epics like Ramayana. The recent Om Raut directorial fell flat on its face at the box office amid negative word of mouth.

13 Jul 2023

Amazon Prime Video

'Bawaal': Nitesh Tiwari deleted Jallianwala Bagh reference from the film

Nitesh Tiwari is currently at the forefront of controversies due to the trailer of his film Bawaal.

10 Jul 2023

Janhvi Kapoor

#NewsBytesExplainer: 'Bawaal' trailer controversy and Nitesh Tiwari's subsequent clarification

On Sunday, the team of the upcoming romance drama Bawaal unveiled the film's trailer at an event in Dubai.

05 Jul 2023

Janhvi Kapoor

'Bawaal' teaser garners flak over depiction of Holocaust

After directing blockbuster hits like Dangal and Chhichhore, Nitesh Tiwari is coming back with his upcoming venture, titled Bawaal.

27 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Varun-Janhvi's 'Bawaal' to release a week before 'RRKPK': Report

Nitesh Tiwari's Bawaal is one of the most in-buzz projects of Bollywood. From its elaborate shooting to its release, fans have been hooked on every detail of this Varun Dhawan-led period action flick.

23 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Huma Qureshi starrer 'Tarla' trailer to be released today

Tarla Dalal is a household name for Indians. From her cooking shows to her numerous books on cooking, every Indian millennial is familiar with her.

22 Jun 2023

Bollywood

Varun-Janhvi's 'Bawaal' to premiere at Eiffel Tower; creates record

Nitesh Tiwari's Bawaal has been in the buzz for a long time. From its delayed release to finally getting a direct OTT release, the film has had a journey of its own.

19 Jun 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Janhvi-Varun's 'Bawaal' is getting a July release

Amazon Prime Video did a bawaal announcement!

13 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Dubious future: Varun-Janhvi's 'Bawaal' now reportedly eyeing OTT release

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer Bawaal has been on the radar for some time. Ever since its announcement, the buzz has been high but the release date was postponed due to technical issues.

22 Mar 2023

Bollywood

Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor's 'Bawaal' gets new release date 

Bawaal is one of the most anticipated projects of Bollywood. Earlier this year the makers revealed that they were looking to postpone the release to work on the VFX.

07 Mar 2023

Bollywood

Sai Pallavi to star opposite Ranbir Kapoor in 'Ramayana': Reports

Producer Madhu Mantena's magnum opus Ramayana is one of the films that has been in the buzz for a long time. It is touted to have the biggest cast ever and as per reports, Ranbir Kapoor has been roped in to play the role of Rama.

31 Jan 2023

Bollywood

Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor's 'Bawaal' postponed; makers to work on VFX

Nitesh Tiwari's next directorial Bawaal was touted to release in April but recent reports suggest that the film has been postponed. Headlined by Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, fans are excited to see their chemistry on celluloid.

30 May 2022

Bollywood

Nitesh Tiwari, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari to produce 'Bas Karo Aunty!'

Ace director couple Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari have announced their next project, Bas Karo Aunty!

19 Apr 2022

Upcoming Movies

'Tarla': Huma Qureshi starts shooting for Tarla Dalal's biopic

Huma Qureshi has started shooting for her next.

11 Apr 2022

Varun Dhawan

'Bawaal': Varun Dhawan-Janhvi Kapoor's film commences shooting in Lucknow

Ten days after launching the film, team Bawaal has hit the floors.

30 Mar 2022

Varun Dhawan

'Bawaal' marks Nitesh Tiwari, Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor's first collaboration

Bollywood film director Nitesh Tiwari has officially announced his next project.

20 Dec 2021

Varun Dhawan

Varun Dhawan signs films with Nitesh Tiwari, Rajkumar Hirani?

If reports are to be believed, we soon may see Varun Dhawan and Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari teaming up for a film.

08 Dec 2021

Bollywood

Sushant Singh Rajput's 'Chhichhore' to release in China next year

Many Indian films have done good business in China. Like, Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal earned Rs. 1,300cr in that country!

27 Aug 2021

Mahesh Bhupathi

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi's 'Breakpoint' first look drops

It was in July we learned that Nitesh Tiwari and his wife Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (known for Panga, Nil Battey Sannata, Bareilly Ki Barfi) are working on Breakpoint.

19 Jul 2021

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan shares first promo clip of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati-13'

The news of Amitabh Bachchan returning as the host for the 13th season of popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati was revealed in May.

08 Jul 2021

Wimbledon

'Breakpoint' to show Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi's historic Wimbledon win

Nitesh Tiwari is returning with another sports drama.

02 Jul 2021

Ramayana

Working on 'Ramayana' trilogy for a global audience: Mantena

Producer Madhu Mantena is working on an ambitious, three-part retelling of Ramayana from Valmiki's standpoint and he is confident that the story will have a global appeal with its never-before-seen visuals.

07 Sep 2019

India

Hours after release, Tamilrockers leak Sushant-Shraddha's 'Chhichhore'

Tamilrockers has made another movie a victim of its devious actions.

06 Sep 2019

Sushant Singh Rajput

'Chhichhore' review: Sushant Singh Rajput-led film is formulaic yet fun

There are some films you really do not want to think much about, because if you go down that path, it will only ruin all the fun you had.

02 Aug 2019

Deepika Padukone

Hrithik as Rama, Deepika as Sita for Nitesh Tiwari's next?

The success of Super 30 has translated into a lot of scripts for Hrithik Roshan.

16 Jun 2018

Bollywood

Alia plays a singer in 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' director's next

After basking in the phenomenal success of her last outing 'Raazi', Alia Bhatt has now moved on to her next projects.

27 May 2018

Bollywood

Dangal director's next movie to star Sushant and Shraddha

After the groundbreaking success of 'Dangal', all eyes have been on Nitesh Tiwari's next directorial venture.

24 May 2018

Fox Star Studios

Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari's next to release in August 2019

"Dangal" director Nitesh Tiwari is all set to helm his next venture, which will be released on August 30 next year.

05 May 2018

Ektaa Kapoor

Actress Surveen, husband accused of Rs. 40 lakh fraud; booked

Hindi-Punjabi actress Surveen Chawla, husband Akshay Thakkar and brother Manavinder Singh have been booked for allegedly cheating a businessman of Rs. 40 lakh.