Filmmaker Breaks Free From Woman-Centric Label

Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is consciously seeking to evolve beyond the perception of being solely a 'women-oriented' director. She asserts that her intent is not to be confined to a single category, pointing out that her previous films like 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' featured strong male characters, highlighting the narrative's influence on audience perception. Tiwari expressed her ambition to create large-scale, pan-India cinematic events that define a season.

She is currently observing this domain through her husband, Nitesh Tiwari, who is deeply involved in directing the highly anticipated mythological action epic, 'Ramayana.' This massive project is scheduled for a 2026 release and boasts an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. Tiwari mentioned that her husband has dedicated five years to 'Ramayana,' with producer Namit Malhotra's vision being a significant influence. Although Ashwiny contributes ideas based on her background in art and styling, she acknowledges it's ultimately her husband's vision, admiring his patience for such an undertaking.