A former journalist, Bhavani Iyer is an Indian film writer, made her screenwriting debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black, followed by Guzaarish. She has written the screenplay of films like Black, Guzaarish, Lootera, One Night Stand, Raazi and Indian TV Series like 24, Everest, Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai.