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{{short description|Indian film actor, stage actor and director}}
{{short description|Indian film actor, stage actor and director}}
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| caption = From left to right: Anand Tiwari, [[Puja Gupta]] and [[Kunal Khemu]] during the promotion of ''Go Goa Gone''
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| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1983|05|29|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Anand Tiwari |publisher=Pinkvilla |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/celebrity/Anand-Tiwari/page/1 |accessdate=2 March 2022 |archive-date=2 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220302001322/https://www.pinkvilla.com/celebrity/Anand-Tiwari/page/1 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| spouse    = {{marriage|[[Angira Dhar]]|30 April 2021}}
| spouse    = {{marriage|[[Angira Dhar]]|30 April 2021}}
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'''Anand Tiwari''' is a noted [[India]]n film actor, stage actor and director known for his roles in films like ''[[Kites (film)|Kites]]'' (2010), ''[[Udaan (2010 film)|Udaan]]'' (2010), ''[[Aisha (2010 film)|Aisha]]'' (2010), and ''[[Go Goa Gone]]'' (2013).<ref name=toi/><ref>{{cite news| title = Anand's short trip|newspaper=The Hindu| url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/anands-short-trip/article4697498.ece |date=9 May 2013| accessdate = 20 September 2013 |last1=Borah|first1=Prabalika M.}}</ref> As a stage actor, he is best known for his role of a "lamp post" in Rage Productions' ''One on One'' (2010).<ref name=timeout/>
'''Anand Tiwari''' (born 29 May 1983) is an Indian actor, producer, writer, lyricist and director known for his work in [[Bollywood|Hindi films]]. He has appeared in films like ''[[Kites (film)|Kites]]'' (2010), ''[[Udaan (2010 film)|Udaan]]'' (2010), ''[[Aisha (2010 film)|Aisha]]'' (2010), and ''[[Go Goa Gone]]'' (2013).<ref name=toi/> As a stage actor, he is best known for Rage Productions' ''One on One'' (2010).<ref name=timeout/>


He is the co-founder of the theatre company FAT Productions in Mumbai. Tiwari made his feature-length directorial debut with [[Netflix]]'s ''[[Love per Square Foot]]'' in 2018.
Tiwari is the co-founder of the production company Still and Still Media Collective under which he has produced his feature-length directorial debut ''[[Love per Square Foot]]'' (2018) and his hit series ''[[Bandish Bandits]]''.<ref name=dharma>{{cite web| title = Karan Johar's Dharma Productions signs Vicky Kaushal and Tripti Dimri for a rom-com to be directed by Anand Tiwari
| website = [[Bollywood Hungama]]| url = https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/karan-johars-dharma-productions-signs-vicky-kaushal-tripti-dimri-rom-com-directed-anand-tiwari/| accessdate = 20 September 2013}}</ref> For the latter, he was nominated for a [[2021 Filmfare OTT Awards|Filmfare OTT Awards]] for Best Original Story.<ref name = "Filmfare">{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-ott-awards-2021/nominations|title=My Glamm Filmfare OTT Awards 2021 - Nominations|date=2 December 2021|access-date=10 December 2021|website=FilmFare|language=en}}</ref>


==Early life and background==
==Early and personal life==
Tiwari grew up in a family of doctors, in [[Matunga]], [[Mumbai]]. He started acting in small roles in [[Marathi theatre]] in the local Ganpati and Navratri festivals. He frequented [[Shivaji Mandir]] in [[Dadar]] to watch plays, and also started attending summer acting workshops at his school.<ref name=timeout>{{cite web| title = New Order: Time Out profiles 25 actors under the age of 35 who are lighting up the Mumbai stage| publisher = Time Out Mumbai| url = http://www.timeoutmumbai.net/theatre/features/new-order| accessdate = 20 September 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055034/http://www.timeoutmumbai.net/theatre/features/new-order| archive-date = 21 September 2013| url-status = dead| df = dmy-all}}</ref> Subsequently, he completed his bachelor's in mass media, with a major in advertising, from the [[University of Mumbai]] in 2004.<ref name=koi/> Anand married [[Angira Dhar]] in a closed ceremony on 30 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 June 2021|title=Angira Dhar marries her Love Per Square Foot director Anand Tiwari in secret ceremony, see wedding pics |work=Hindustan Times|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/angira-dhar-marries-her-love-per-square-foot-director-anand-tiwari-in-secret-ceremony-see-wedding-pics-101624632266167.html|access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=25 June 2021|title=Love Per Square Foot director Anand Tiwari and actor Angira Dhar get married|work=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/love-per-square-foot-director-anand-tiwari-actor-angira-dhar-get-married/|access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref>
Tiwari grew up in a family of doctors, in [[Matunga]], [[Mumbai]]. He started acting in small roles in [[Marathi theatre]] in the local Ganpati and Navratri festivals. He frequented [[Shivaji Mandir]] in [[Dadar]] to watch plays, and also started attending summer acting workshops at his school.<ref name=timeout>{{cite web| title = New Order: Time Out profiles 25 actors under the age of 35 who are lighting up the Mumbai stage| publisher = Time Out Mumbai| url = http://www.timeoutmumbai.net/theatre/features/new-order| accessdate = 20 September 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055034/http://www.timeoutmumbai.net/theatre/features/new-order| archive-date = 21 September 2013| url-status = dead| df = dmy-all}}</ref> Subsequently, he completed his bachelor's in mass media, with a major in advertising, from the [[University of Mumbai]] in 2004.<ref name=koi/>
[[File:Anand Tiwari and Angira Dhar snapped at the premiere of Chhaava (cropped).jpg|thumb|260x260px|Tiwari with his wife [[Angira Dhar]] in 2025]]
Tiwari married actress [[Angira Dhar]] in an intimate wedding ceremony on 30 April 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 June 2021|title=Angira Dhar marries her Love Per Square Foot director Anand Tiwari in secret ceremony, see wedding pics |work=Hindustan Times|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/angira-dhar-marries-her-love-per-square-foot-director-anand-tiwari-in-secret-ceremony-see-wedding-pics-101624632266167.html|access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=25 June 2021|title=Love Per Square Foot director Anand Tiwari and actor Angira Dhar get married|work=Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/love-per-square-foot-director-anand-tiwari-actor-angira-dhar-get-married/|access-date=26 June 2021}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


===Directing career===
===Acting career===
Tiwari has worked as assistant director for [[Anurag Basu]]'s film ''[[Barfi!]]'' (2012)<ref name=hindu/> and worked with [[Ramesh Sippy|Ramesh Sippy Entertainment]], [[Sai Paranjpye|Sai Paranjpye Films]]. He has also worked as assistant co-ordinator and director  with Cogito TV and Cyclops Films and Video.<ref name=koi>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/actor/anand-tiwari/ |title=Anand Tiwari's Biography |work=Koimoi.com |accessdate=19 September 2013}}</ref>
Tiwari started his career in 2008 by acting in television commercials for brands like [[Citibank]], [[Jet Airways]], [[Tanishq]], [[List of entities associated with Tata Group|Tata ACE]] and [[DISH TV]].<ref name=exp/><ref>{{cite web| title = Who's That - Anand Tiwari: Setting the stage| publisher = afaqs!| url = http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/26846_Whos-That---Anand-Tiwari:-Setting-the-stage| date = 19 April 2010| accessdate = 20 September 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304135521/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/26846_Whos-That---Anand-Tiwari:-Setting-the-stage| archive-date = 4 March 2016| url-status = dead}}</ref> He then transitioned into theatre in Mumbai, working in plays like ''Dreams of Taleem'' directed by [[Sunil Shanbag]] and Rage Theatre's ''One On One'' (2010).<ref name=koi/><ref name=hindu>{{cite news| title = Stage, screen and cricket|newspaper=The Hindu
| url = http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/stage-screen-and-cricket/article2301987.ece|date=28 July 2011| accessdate = 20 September 2013|last1=Borah |first1=Prabalika M. }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = Interview: Anand Tiwari - Stage Impressions|publisher=FilmImpressions|date=Feb 2011 | url = http://www.filmimpressions.com/stage/2011/02/interview-anand-tiwari.html | accessdate = 20 September 2013 }}</ref>


He directed the 2018 film ''[[Love Per Square Foot]]''<ref name="TN"/> and will direct the upcoming movie [[Ticket to Bollywood (film)|Ticket to Bollywood]]. Both films star [[Vicky Kaushal]].
Tiwari made his acting debut in Bollywood by playing small roles in several films including ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]'' (2008), ''[[The President Is Coming]]'' (2009), ''[[Udaan (2010 film)|Udaan]]'' (2010) and ''[[Kites (film)|Kites]]'' (2010).<ref name=toi/><ref>{{cite news| title = Anand's short trip|newspaper=The Hindu| url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/anands-short-trip/article4697498.ece |date=9 May 2013| accessdate = 20 September 2013 |last1=Borah|first1=Prabalika M.}}</ref> He then appeared in supporting roles in the ensemble romantic comedy-drama ''[[Aisha (2010 film)|Aisha]]'' (2010) directed by [[Rajshree Ojha]] and ''[[Go Goa Gone]]'' (2013), a [[zombie film|zombie]] [[action comedy film]] directed by [[Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.|Raj and D.K.]]<ref name=toi/> He has also appeared in the Hollywood film ''[[Fair Game (2010 film)|Fair Game]]'' (2010), which starred [[Naomi Watts]] and was an official entry at the [[Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name="toi">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-31/news-interviews/30341757_1_naomi-watts-real-sport-screen-space |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053320/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-31/news-interviews/30341757_1_naomi-watts-real-sport-screen-space |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 September 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Working with Naomi was amazing: Anand Tiwari |first=Nidhin |last=Patel |date=31 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="exp">{{cite web| title = Foreign Agent |publisher= Indian Express | url = http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Foreign-Agent/720354|date=4 December 2010| accessdate = 20 September 2013}}</ref>


In 2020, he directed the web series ''[[Bandish Bandits]]'' which is streaming on [[Amazon Prime Video]] from August 2020.<ref>{{cite news| title=Amazon Prime announces new Indian original series Bandish Bandits, featuring soundtrack by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy|work=Hindustan Times| date=13 July 2020 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/amazon-prime-announces-new-indian-original-series-bandish-bandits-featuring-soundtrack-by-shankar-ehsaan-loy/story-A7RbtIs49McKk4mBVCRdNM.html|access-date=19 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Rawat|first=Kshitij|title=Amazon Prime Video series Bandish Bandits to stream from August 4|work=The Indian Express|date=13 July 2020| url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/amazon-prime-video-series-bandish-bandits-to-stream-from-august-4-6503834/|access-date=19 November 2020}}</ref>
===Directing career===
Tiwari worked as assistant director for [[Anurag Basu]]'s film ''[[Barfi!]]'' (2012)<ref name=hindu/> He has also worked as assistant co-ordinator and director  with Cogito TV and Cyclops Films and Video.<ref name=koi>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/actor/anand-tiwari/ |title=Anand Tiwari's Biography |work=Koimoi.com |accessdate=19 September 2013}}</ref>


===Acting career===
Tiwari made his directorial debut with the 2018 film ''[[Love Per Square Foot]]''.<ref name="TN"/> Produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]], under his newly established banner [[RSVP Movies]]; the film stars [[Vicky Kaushal]] and [[Angira Dhar]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/love-per-square-foot-producer-ronnie-screwvala-5061967/|title=Love Per Square Foot producer Ronnie Screwvala: Digital platform an addition, not alternative to theaters|work=The Indian Express|date=13 February 2018|access-date=13 February 2018}}</ref> Tiwari who wrote the script in 2010, along with [[Sumeet Vyas]], was originally set to make into a dark film but later decided to turn it into a romantic comedy.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Mathew|first=Suresh|date=23 February 2018|title=Anand Tiwari On the Making of Netflix's 'Love Per Square Foot'|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/anand-tiwari-love-per-square-foot-netflix-vicky-kaushal-angira-dhar|access-date=24 January 2021|website=TheQuint|language=en}}</ref> Originally scheduled for a theatrical release, Anand Tiwari eventually sent the film's [[Film editing|final cut]] to the executives of [[Netflix|Netflix India]], who approved to release the film online. Thus it became the first Indian film to be released directly on a streaming platform.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/love-per-square-foot-producer-ronnie-screwvala-reveals-why-he-chose-netflix-to-release-first-film-under-new-banner-4348947.html|title=Love Per Square Foot producer Ronnie Screwvala reveals why he chose Netflix to release first film under new banner|work=Firstpost|date=13 February 2018|access-date=13 February 2018}}</ref> The film was screened at the [[Beijing International Film Festival]], held in [[China]] in April 2019.<ref name="NDTVBIFF">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/vicky-kaushal-on-love-per-square-foot-at-beijing-international-film-festival-2029258|title=Vicky Kaushal On Love Per Square Foot at Beijing International Film Festival|date=26 April 2019|website=NDTV|access-date=18 May 2019}}</ref>
Tiwari has acted in television commercials for brands like  [[GNIIT]], [[Citibank]] Privilege Card, [[Jet Airways]], [[Policybazaar.com]], [[Tanishq]], [[List of entities associated with Tata Group|Tata ACE]] Zip, [[DISH TV]], Bagpiper and [[Tata Tea]]  popular ''[[aagore]]'' campaign in 2010.<ref name=exp/><ref>{{cite web| title = Who's That - Anand Tiwari: Setting the stage| publisher = afaqs!| url = http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/26846_Whos-That---Anand-Tiwari:-Setting-the-stage| date = 19 April 2010| accessdate = 20 September 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304135521/http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/26846_Whos-That---Anand-Tiwari:-Setting-the-stage| archive-date = 4 March 2016| url-status = dead}}</ref>


Tiwari has been a stage actor in Mumbai, for many years now, working in plays like ''Dreams of Taleem'' directed by [[Sunil Shanbag]], AkVarious production of ''All About My Mother'', and Rage Theatre's ''One On One'' (2010).<ref name=koi/><ref name=hindu>{{cite news| title = Stage, screen and cricket|newspaper=The Hindu
In 2020, Tiwari created, produced and directed the web series ''[[Bandish Bandits]]'' along with Amritpal Singh Bindra.<ref>{{cite news| title=Amazon Prime announces new Indian original series Bandish Bandits, featuring soundtrack by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy|work=Hindustan Times| date=13 July 2020 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/amazon-prime-announces-new-indian-original-series-bandish-bandits-featuring-soundtrack-by-shankar-ehsaan-loy/story-A7RbtIs49McKk4mBVCRdNM.html|access-date=19 November 2020}}</ref> The series feature debutants Ritwik Bhowmik as Radhe Rathod, a [[Hindustani classical music|Hindustani Classical]] musician and Shreya Chaudhary as Tamanna Sharma, a pop singer, who hail from different worlds of music. Exploring the debate of music being a discipline versus a means of liberation.<ref>{{cite news|last=Rawat|first=Kshitij|title=Amazon Prime Video series Bandish Bandits to stream from August 4|work=The Indian Express|date=13 July 2020| url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/amazon-prime-video-series-bandish-bandits-to-stream-from-august-4-6503834/|access-date=19 November 2020}}</ref> ''Bandish Bandits'' released on 4 August 2020, through [[Amazon Prime Video]]. It received positive response from critics and audiences, praising the performances of the cast, writing and direction, songs and background score.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H. |date=4 August 2020 |title=Bandish Bandits review and rating: This is how viewers react to Ritwik-Shreya web series |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bandish-bandits-review-rating-this-how-viewers-react-ritwik-shreya-web-series-825752 |access-date=23 January 2021 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref> It was listed by critics as one of the best Indian television shows of 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 December 2020 |title=Pushpavalli season 2, Aarya, Bandish Bandits, Asur, Paatal Lok: 20 best Indian streaming shows of 2020 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/pushpavalli-season-2-aarya-bandish-bandits-asur-paatal-lok-20-best-indian-streaming-shows-of-2020-9155321.html |access-date=23 January 2021 |website=Firstpost}}</ref> The series was nominated for seven [[2021 Filmfare OTT Awards|Filmfare OTT Awards]] including Best Original Story for Tiwari.<ref name = "Filmfare"/>
| url = http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/stage-screen-and-cricket/article2301987.ece|date=28 July 2011| accessdate = 20 September 2013|last1=Borah
|first1=Prabalika M.  
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = Interview: Anand Tiwari - Stage Impressions|publisher=FilmImpressions|date=Feb 2011 | url = http://www.filmimpressions.com/stage/2011/02/interview-anand-tiwari.html | accessdate = 20 September 2013 }}</ref>


Over the years, Tiwari has acted in Bollywood films like ''[[Udaan (2010 film)|Udaan]]'' (2010), ''[[Kites (film)|Kites]]'' (2010) and ''[[Go Goa Gone]]'' (2013).
Tiwari is also filming for his second collaboration with Kaushal on ''Bad Newz'' featuring [[Tripti Dimri]] which he will also produce.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 March 2022|title=EXCLUSIVE: Vicky Kaushal & Triptii Dimri kickstart KJo's next production from today; Second schedule in Delhi
 
|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-vicky-kaushal-triptii-dimri-kickstart-kjo-s-next-production-today-second-schedule-delhi-1035297|access-date=2 March 2022|website=[[PINKVILLA]]|language=en}}</ref>
In 2010, he portrayed Saurabh Lamba in ''[[Aisha (2010 film)|Aisha]]'', an ensemble romantic comedy-drama directed by [[Rajshree Ojha]], co-starring [[Sonam K Ahuja|Sonam Kapoor]], [[Abhay Deol]], [[Ira Dubey]], [[Cyrus Sahukar]], [[Amrita Puri]], [[Arunoday Singh]] and [[Lisa Haydon]]. He portrayed Saurabh Lamba, the love-interest of Puri's character, Shefali Thakur.
 
He acted in ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]'' (2008), and also created the buzz when he had bagged a character role in the Hollywood film ''[[Fair Game (2010 film)|Fair Game]]'' (2010), which starred [[Naomi Watts]] and was an official entry at the [[Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name="toi">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-31/news-interviews/30341757_1_naomi-watts-real-sport-screen-space |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053320/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-31/news-interviews/30341757_1_naomi-watts-real-sport-screen-space |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 September 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Working with Naomi was amazing: Anand Tiwari |first=Nidhin |last=Patel |date=31 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="exp">{{cite web| title = Foreign Agent |publisher= Indian Express | url = http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Foreign-Agent/720354|date=4 December 2010| accessdate = 20 September 2013}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==


===Acting===
===As actor===


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| ''R(evolution)'' || Feroz  
| ''R(evolution)'' || Feroz  
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| 2008
| ''[[Mumbai Meri Jaan]]'' || Drug Addict Boy  
| ''[[Mumbai Meri Jaan]]'' || Drug Addict Boy  
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| 2008
| ''[[Slumdog Millionaire]]'' || Newsreader  
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| ''[[Udaan (2010 film)|Udaan]]'' || Mishter Apu  
| ''[[Udaan (2010 film)|Udaan]]'' || Mishter Apu  
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| 2010
| ''[[Fair Game (2010 film)|Fair Game]]'' || Hafiz  
| ''[[Fair Game (2010 film)|Fair Game]]'' || Hafiz  
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| 2010
| ''[[Kites (film)|Kites]]'' || Robin  
| ''[[Kites (film)|Kites]]'' || Robin  
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| 2010
| ''[[Aisha (2010 film)|Aisha]]'' || Saurabh Lamba  
| ''[[Aisha (2010 film)|Aisha]]'' || Saurabh Lamba  
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| 2010
| ''The Film Emotional Atyachar'' || Hiten Sardesai  
| ''The Film Emotional Atyachar'' || Hiten Sardesai  
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| rowspan="3" | 2014
| ''[[Dishkiyaoon]]'' || Rocky  
| ''[[Dishkiyaoon]]'' || Rocky  
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| 2014
| ''[[Finding Fanny]]'' || Father Francis
| ''[[Finding Fanny]]'' ||
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| ''[[Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein]]'' || Dips  
| ''[[Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein]]'' || Dips  
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| ''[[Nail Polish (film)|Nail Polish]]'' || Amit Kumar  
| ''[[Nail Polish (film)|Nail Polish]]'' || Amit Kumar  
|[[List of ZEE5 original films|ZEE5 Originals film]]
|[[List of ZEE5 original films|ZEE5 Originals film]]
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| 2024
| ''[[Ae Watan Mere Watan]]'' || Firdaus Engineer
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===Direction===
===As director===


{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!Film   
!Film   
!Role
!Notes
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| 2012
| ''[[The President Is Coming]]'' || Assistant Director || 2008
| ''Neighbours'' || Short film
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| ''[[Barfi!]]'' || Assistant Director || 2012
| 2013
|-
| ''Haircut'' || Short film
| ''Neighbours'' (Short) || Director || 2012
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| 2018
| ''Haircut'' (Short) || Director || 2013
| ''[[Love per Square Foot]]'' || [[Netflix]] film<ref name="TN">{{cite web|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/love-per-square-foot-vicky-kaushal-angira-dhar/212307|title=Love Per Square Foot: Vicky Kaushal and Angira Dhar talk about love of convenience|accessdate=30 March 2018}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Love per Square Foot]]'' || Director || 2018<ref name="TN">{{cite web|url=http://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/love-per-square-foot-vicky-kaushal-angira-dhar/212307|title=Love Per Square Foot: Vicky Kaushal and Angira Dhar talk about love of convenience|accessdate=30 March 2018}}</ref>
| 2022
| ''[[Maja Ma]]'' || [[Amazon Prime Video]] film<ref>{{cite news |title=Madhuri Dixit to headline Prime Video's first Indian original movie Maja Ma, to release on October 6|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/madhuri-dixit-to-headline-maja-ma-prime-video-first-indian-original-movie-8150375/lite/|access-date=22 September 2022|work=The Indian Express |date=14 September 2022}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Ticket to Bollywood]]'' || Director || 2020
| 2024
| ''[[Bad Newz (film)|Bad Newz]]'' || <ref>{{cite news |title=Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri's next project produced by Karan Johar goes on the floors today|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vicky-kaushal-and-triptii-dimris-next-project-produced-by-karan-johars-goes-on-the-floors-today-report/articleshow/89926435.cms|access-date=1 March 2022|work=The Times of India |date=1 March 2022}}</ref>
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| ''[[Bandish Bandits]]'' (Web-Series) || Director || 2020
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| ''[[sex chat with pappu and papa]]''
| ''Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa''
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Anand Tiwari
Tiwari in 2022
Born (1983-05-29) 29 May 1983 (age 43)[1]
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Occupation
  • Actor
  • director
Years active2008–present
Spouse(s)
(
m. 2021)

Anand Tiwari (born 29 May 1983) is an Indian actor, producer, writer, lyricist and director known for his work in Hindi films. He has appeared in films like Kites (2010), Udaan (2010), Aisha (2010), and Go Goa Gone (2013).[2] As a stage actor, he is best known for Rage Productions' One on One (2010).[3]

Tiwari is the co-founder of the production company Still and Still Media Collective under which he has produced his feature-length directorial debut Love per Square Foot (2018) and his hit series Bandish Bandits.[4] For the latter, he was nominated for a Filmfare OTT Awards for Best Original Story.[5]

Early and personal life[edit | edit source]

Tiwari grew up in a family of doctors, in Matunga, Mumbai. He started acting in small roles in Marathi theatre in the local Ganpati and Navratri festivals. He frequented Shivaji Mandir in Dadar to watch plays, and also started attending summer acting workshops at his school.[3] Subsequently, he completed his bachelor's in mass media, with a major in advertising, from the University of Mumbai in 2004.[6]

Tiwari with his wife Angira Dhar in 2025

Tiwari married actress Angira Dhar in an intimate wedding ceremony on 30 April 2021.[7][8]

Career[edit | edit source]

Acting career[edit | edit source]

Tiwari started his career in 2008 by acting in television commercials for brands like Citibank, Jet Airways, Tanishq, Tata ACE and DISH TV.[9][10] He then transitioned into theatre in Mumbai, working in plays like Dreams of Taleem directed by Sunil Shanbag and Rage Theatre's One On One (2010).[6][11][12]

Tiwari made his acting debut in Bollywood by playing small roles in several films including Slumdog Millionaire (2008), The President Is Coming (2009), Udaan (2010) and Kites (2010).[2][13] He then appeared in supporting roles in the ensemble romantic comedy-drama Aisha (2010) directed by Rajshree Ojha and Go Goa Gone (2013), a zombie action comedy film directed by Raj and D.K.[2] He has also appeared in the Hollywood film Fair Game (2010), which starred Naomi Watts and was an official entry at the Cannes Film Festival.[2][9]

Directing career[edit | edit source]

Tiwari worked as assistant director for Anurag Basu's film Barfi! (2012)[11] He has also worked as assistant co-ordinator and director with Cogito TV and Cyclops Films and Video.[6]

Tiwari made his directorial debut with the 2018 film Love Per Square Foot.[14] Produced by Ronnie Screwvala, under his newly established banner RSVP Movies; the film stars Vicky Kaushal and Angira Dhar in the lead roles.[15] Tiwari who wrote the script in 2010, along with Sumeet Vyas, was originally set to make into a dark film but later decided to turn it into a romantic comedy.[16] Originally scheduled for a theatrical release, Anand Tiwari eventually sent the film's final cut to the executives of Netflix India, who approved to release the film online. Thus it became the first Indian film to be released directly on a streaming platform.[17] The film was screened at the Beijing International Film Festival, held in China in April 2019.[18]

In 2020, Tiwari created, produced and directed the web series Bandish Bandits along with Amritpal Singh Bindra.[19] The series feature debutants Ritwik Bhowmik as Radhe Rathod, a Hindustani Classical musician and Shreya Chaudhary as Tamanna Sharma, a pop singer, who hail from different worlds of music. Exploring the debate of music being a discipline versus a means of liberation.[20] Bandish Bandits released on 4 August 2020, through Amazon Prime Video. It received positive response from critics and audiences, praising the performances of the cast, writing and direction, songs and background score.[21] It was listed by critics as one of the best Indian television shows of 2020.[22] The series was nominated for seven Filmfare OTT Awards including Best Original Story for Tiwari.[5]

Tiwari is also filming for his second collaboration with Kaushal on Bad Newz featuring Tripti Dimri which he will also produce.[23]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

As actor[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
2008 R(evolution) Feroz
Mumbai Meri Jaan Drug Addict Boy
Slumdog Millionaire Newsreader
2009 The President Is Coming Kapil Dev Dholakia
2010 Udaan Mishter Apu
Fair Game Hafiz
Kites Robin
Aisha Saurabh Lamba
The Film Emotional Atyachar Hiten Sardesai
2011 Jo Dooba So Paar: It's Love in Bihar! Kishu
2012 Go Goa Gone Bunny
2013 What the Fish Neerav
2014 Dishkiyaoon Rocky
Finding Fanny Father Francis English film
Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein Dips
2015 Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! Ajit Banerjee
2020 Chhapaak Bajaj Husband
2021 Nail Polish Amit Kumar ZEE5 Originals film
2024 Ae Watan Mere Watan Firdaus Engineer

As director[edit | edit source]

Year Film Notes
2012 Neighbours Short film
2013 Haircut Short film
2018 Love per Square Foot Netflix film[14]
2022 Maja Ma Amazon Prime Video film[24]
2024 Bad Newz [25]

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Film Actor Director Producer Writer Notes
2015 Bang Baaja Baarat Doctor Yes No Yes Web series[26]
Sumit Sambhal Lega Namit No No No Sitcom television series
2016 Sex Chat with Pappu & Papa Papa No Yes No Web series
2018 Gabru: Hip Hop Ke Shehzaade No No Yes No [27]
2020 Bandish Bandits No Yes Yes Yes Web series[28]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Anand Tiwari". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Patel, Nidhin (31 October 2011). "Working with Naomi was amazing: Anand Tiwari". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "New Order: Time Out profiles 25 actors under the age of 35 who are lighting up the Mumbai stage". Time Out Mumbai. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "Karan Johar's Dharma Productions signs Vicky Kaushal and Tripti Dimri for a rom-com to be directed by Anand Tiwari". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "My Glamm Filmfare OTT Awards 2021 - Nominations". FilmFare. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Anand Tiwari's Biography". Koimoi.com. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
  7. ↑ "Angira Dhar marries her Love Per Square Foot director Anand Tiwari in secret ceremony, see wedding pics". Hindustan Times. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "Love Per Square Foot director Anand Tiwari and actor Angira Dhar get married". Bollywood Hungama. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Foreign Agent". Indian Express. 4 December 2010. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  10. ↑ "Who's That - Anand Tiwari: Setting the stage". afaqs!. 19 April 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Borah, Prabalika M. (28 July 2011). "Stage, screen and cricket". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  12. ↑ "Interview: Anand Tiwari - Stage Impressions". FilmImpressions. February 2011. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  13. ↑ Borah, Prabalika M. (9 May 2013). "Anand's short trip". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Love Per Square Foot: Vicky Kaushal and Angira Dhar talk about love of convenience". Retrieved 30 March 2018.
  15. ↑ "Love Per Square Foot producer Ronnie Screwvala: Digital platform an addition, not alternative to theaters". The Indian Express. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  16. ↑ Mathew, Suresh (23 February 2018). "Anand Tiwari On the Making of Netflix's 'Love Per Square Foot'". TheQuint. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  17. ↑ "Love Per Square Foot producer Ronnie Screwvala reveals why he chose Netflix to release first film under new banner". Firstpost. 13 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  18. ↑ "Vicky Kaushal On Love Per Square Foot at Beijing International Film Festival". NDTV. 26 April 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  19. ↑ "Amazon Prime announces new Indian original series Bandish Bandits, featuring soundtrack by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy". Hindustan Times. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  20. ↑ Rawat, Kshitij (13 July 2020). "Amazon Prime Video series Bandish Bandits to stream from August 4". The Indian Express. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  21. ↑ Hooli, Shekhar H. (4 August 2020). "Bandish Bandits review and rating: This is how viewers react to Ritwik-Shreya web series". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  22. ↑ "Pushpavalli season 2, Aarya, Bandish Bandits, Asur, Paatal Lok: 20 best Indian streaming shows of 2020". Firstpost. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  23. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Vicky Kaushal & Triptii Dimri kickstart KJo's next production from today; Second schedule in Delhi". PINKVILLA. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  24. ↑ "Madhuri Dixit to headline Prime Video's first Indian original movie Maja Ma, to release on October 6". The Indian Express. 14 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  25. ↑ "Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri's next project produced by Karan Johar goes on the floors today". The Times of India. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  26. ↑ "Bang Baaja Baaraat review: YRF's new web series can give rom-coms a run for their money". 5 November 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  27. ↑ "'Gabru' is a part of Discovery Jeet's launch programming". 9 June 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2017.
  28. ↑ "Amazon series 'Bandish Bandits' to stream from August 4". New Indian Express. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.

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