Nitesh Tiwari, one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in Indian cinema, is known for his unique storytelling that blends humour, light-hearted moments, and compelling narratives. His journey from an IIT engineer to a celebrated director is truly inspiring. In a recent interview with Komal Nahta on the Game Changers podcast, Nitesh was asked about the inspiration behind his unique approach. He revealed that his unique perspective developed during his IIT days when he began writing and he carried this innovative mindset into filmmaking.

Nitesh Tiwari`s IIT days

The actor recalled his engineering days and how he was always into the creative field, "I wouldn`t say since childhood, sir, but when I was doing my degree at IIT Bombay, I was quite inclined towards the creative field. And there I saw that there were a lot of competitions in every hostel, and there was a lot of effort to do something original, something different. Even the pranks, which we call pranks, those pranks also had originality. So then I felt that there is fun in this, what is being done is unexpected.”