Bhay The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery: Release date, where to watch, what to expect, cast, and more about Karan Tacker-Kalki Koechlin's horror series

Karan Tacker, who began his career with television soap operas, slowly made his way into Bollywood with films like Anupam Kher's Tanvi The Great. The actor is now gearing up for the release of his series, Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery, which is coming to Amazon MX Player this December. The series claims to delve into real-life mysteries related to Gaurav Tiwari's death, who was India's first certified paranormal investigator. Tiwari was also a UFOlogist who studied unidentified flying objects and investigated sightings, often believing there could be unknown beings.

When to watch Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery?

The mystery-thriller series is releasing on Amazon MX Player on December 12, 2025. Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery consists of eight episodes, that will all drop on the same date.

What to expect from Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery?

The series claims to delve into Gaurav Tiwari's mysterious death and will include some real journals that were documented by Tiwari himself. Karan Tacker brings Gaurav's role to life, portraying his journey from a pilot to a paranormal investigator. The series will feature various haunted locations and unexplained incidents.

A central part of the series will focus on the character Irene Venkat, a journalist who investigates Gaurav Tiwari's death at the age of 32. Bhay will also explore Irene's journey from her disbeliefs to uncovering some shocking secrets. The series aims for an ominous and bone-chilling tone with dimly lit corridors, flickering lights, and shadowy movements to create a sense of fear among viewers.

Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery cast members

While Karan Tacker plays the titular role of Gaurav Tiwari, the pivotal role of Irene Venkat is played by Kalki Koechlin. Other supporting cast includes Saloni Batra, Danish Sood, Shubham Choudhury, Nimisha Nair, Jennifer K Preston, Mansi Chawla, Priyankka Beia and Ed Robinson.

How did Gaurav Tiwari actually die?

Gaurav Tiwari was found dead in his own house in Delhi in 2016, with the police concluding it to be a suicide despite some unsolved mysteries surrounding his final paranormal case involving a possessed girl. As per his family's official statement to the police, everyone was at home when they heard a scream from his bathroom around 11 pm. After forcefully opening the door, they found Garuav lying on the floor unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital, but doctors declared him dead.

Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery FAQs:

Q. Is the Bhay series based on a true story?

A. Karan Tacker's Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery is based on the life and untimely death of India's first certified paranormal investigator, Gaurav Tiwari. The series chronicles his tryst with the unknown and his mysterious death.

Q. What is the reason behind the death of Gaurav Tiwari?

A. Gaurav Tiwari died by suicide in 2016 in his Delhi home, with police concluding it was suicide despite some mystery surrounding his final paranormal case involving a possessed girl.

Q. Where to watch Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery?

A. Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery is releasing on Amazon MX Player on December 12, 2025, consisting of eight episodes.