EXCLUSIVE! Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari: Don’t think there will be creative differences between me and Nitesh
| Updated: Aug 15, 2017, 15:37 IST
Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and her husband, filmmaker-writer Nitesh are unarguably two of the most creative minds in the business. We wonder if they ever end up having ‘creative differences’. Bring this up and the 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' director says, "I don’t think there will be creative differences between us, there will only be healthy discussions. While Nitesh is a strong writer, I’m good at art. I can probably do a screenplay well, but his strength lies in drafting the entire film on paper. So, we have each other’s back, and we work on our plus points."
The 'Nil Battey Sannata' director further added, "Having a writer at home, I feel a sense of ease while talking about an idea because we both know that we will not judge each other. A bouncing board at home is a privilege. 'Nil Battey Sannata' happened over a cup of morning chai. Similarly, 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' is an idea we cracked on a vacation. It’s a connection that happens instantly. We can work with outsiders, but there will always be a time lapse there."
When asked if she takes Nitesh’s presence for granted, Ashwiny admits, "Of course, I do. I don’t feel guilty about it. He is my bouncing board and will always be, no matter who we work with. When I get ideas, I message him and I don’t care where he is, and likewise for him. He gets confused with colours and artwork and he asks me to chip in, which I do. We don’t have anyone else to go to. We may get bugged temporarily, but it’s the comfort that draws us to just fall back on each other’s shoulders."
The 'Nil Battey Sannata' director further added, "Having a writer at home, I feel a sense of ease while talking about an idea because we both know that we will not judge each other. A bouncing board at home is a privilege. 'Nil Battey Sannata' happened over a cup of morning chai. Similarly, 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' is an idea we cracked on a vacation. It’s a connection that happens instantly. We can work with outsiders, but there will always be a time lapse there."
When asked if she takes Nitesh’s presence for granted, Ashwiny admits, "Of course, I do. I don’t feel guilty about it. He is my bouncing board and will always be, no matter who we work with. When I get ideas, I message him and I don’t care where he is, and likewise for him. He gets confused with colours and artwork and he asks me to chip in, which I do. We don’t have anyone else to go to. We may get bugged temporarily, but it’s the comfort that draws us to just fall back on each other’s shoulders."