Aug 6, 2017
Filmmaker Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, who is
married to "Dangal" fame director Nitesh Tiwari, says the couple take
their success lightly at home.
Asked if it gets too much in a house with two successful people,
Ashwini told IANS: "No, not at all, there is no ego. Success does not
affect us as a couple; we are leading quite a peaceful life. And I have
two kids, they are seven. So you know how it is once we enter the
house, we kind of live through their vision."
"They are live entertainment for us, I learn simplicity from my
children. Their innocence and energy keep our life simple and don't
make it complicated with the glamour attached to our profession."
Having worked in the advertising industry for around 15 years, Ashwini
made her first short film "Breakfast" in 2012 and bagged Dadasaheb
Phalke Award before entering the world of Bollywood in 2016 with the
film "Nil Battey Sannata".
She collaborated with her husband Nitesh for her forthcoming film
"Bareilly Ki Barfi".
The title originated from a book named "The Ingredients of Love: A
Novel" by French author Nicolas Barreau.
Did a well written script make her work easy to direct the film?
"Well, in this kind of story, dialogues and quirky characters are
important and yes it was well written. So, as a film director, it
becomes my utmost important duty to make sure I am doing justice to
their effort," she said.
The director said she cannot be casual.
"I can't be casual, thinking three good looking actors and our
efficient cinematographer will do the rest. I tried my best to execute
their vision on-screen," she added.
According to Ashwini, while the projection of realism is changing in
Bollywood, a slow shift is happening where it is not just a star-driven
industry anymore.
"These days, people want to know, even all the stars' fans want to
know, which director he or she is collaborating with. Who has written
the story? Their (audience) expectation gets higher, based on that,
which is a great thing. Writers are getting their due respect," she
said.
"Our audience started taking interest on the total package, the
collaboration, therefore it is more than a star driven industry,"
Ashwini added.
"Bareilly Ki Barfi", featuring Rajkummar Rao, Ayushmann Khurrana and
Kriti Sanon is releasing on August 18.