The paranormal thriller series, "Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery," has garnered significant attention, accumulating 1.4 million views across various platforms. The show, which premiered on Amazon MX Player on December 12, 2025, is inspired by the life and mysterious death of Gaurav Tiwari, India's first certified paranormal investigator.
Karan Tacker, who plays Gaurav Tiwari, expressed his excitement about the show's reception, stating, "Seeing the show resonate so strongly with audiences is incredibly rewarding." Tacker delivers a controlled and understated intensity to the role of the paranormal investigator.
"Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery" delves into the world of supernatural investigations, blending suspense, mystery, and real-life inspiration. The series avoids relying on sudden scares, instead creating fear gradually through atmosphere, tension, and psychological unease. It combines documented field notes with a gripping fictional narrative.
The series also charts the journey of Irene Venkat, a skeptical journalist portrayed by Kalki Koechlin. Initially seeking to expose Tiwari's work, Venkat's perspective shifts dramatically after his sudden and mysterious death at the age of 32. She begins to uncover the deeper truths behind his life, beliefs, and investigations. Koechlin delivers a strong performance, adding depth to the narrative as her character delves into Gaurav Tiwari's paranormal legacy.
The show opens with real-life footage of Gaurav Tiwari's encounters with demonic entities and his pursuit to understand the paranormal. It explores Tiwari's journey from a pilot to a paranormal expert, recreating his most chilling investigations. Tiwari was found dead at his residence on July 7, 2016, with media reports suggesting a supernatural cause, though his death remains a mystery.
"Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery" aims to redefine Indian paranormal storytelling with a grounded, unsettling approach to horror rooted in real-life investigations. The series features Saloni Batra, Danish Sood, Nimisha Nair, and Shubham Chaudhary in pivotal roles. Robbie Grewal directed the series, and Arshad Syed wrote it. Prabhleen Sandhu produced it under Almighty Motion Pictures.
The series has garnered praise from critics and viewers, with many appreciating Tacker's performance and the show's ability to bring Gaurav Tiwari's story to life. Some have called it a "mind-boggling" watch. "Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery" is based on Abhirup Dhar's "Ghost Hunter, Gaurav Tiwari: The Life and Legacy of India's Foremost Paranormal Investigator".
