The trailer for the investigative supernatural thriller, Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery, has officially released, and it looks like it’s set to be the next must-watch show for anyone who loves a good scare and a deep mystery. Inspired by the incredible, true story of Gaurav Tiwari, India’s very first paranormal investigator, the series stars Karan Tacker in the lead role and the versatile Kalki Koechlin as the author determined to uncover the truth behind his death.
The show takes us straight into the terrifying world that Gaurav Tiwari navigated. The trailer opens with intense field investigations, showing unexplained activities, spirits lurking, and a desperate struggle to capture evidence. Gaurav, who started his career as a pilot before a life-changing experience led him to the paranormal world, spent his life chasing things most people considered as fantasy. The series promises to showcase his actual case files and field notes, putting his personal battles and the emotional toll of confronting the paranormal activities.
The story also moves forward after Gaurav’s sudden and tragic death at the age of 32. This is where Kalki Koechlin’s character, author and journalist Irene Venkat, takes over. Initially a practical person, Irene is pulled into Gaurav’s legacy as she begins to retrace his final steps for a book. The trailer hints that her investigation will uncover a larger, darker truth about the man and the mystery that now defines him.
Karan Tacker, who steps into the demanding role of Gaurav Tiwari, admitted that the experience was one of the toughest of his career. He shared that portraying a real-life figure who genuinely believed in the forces he dealt with, and who met such an unsettling end, was incredibly intense. “Filming his story shook me in ways I didn’t expect; he was someone who wanted to be understood and acknowledged,” Tacker said. “To understand Gaurav, I had to recognise the courage it takes to follow a calling most people question. His life was filled with doubt, pressure, and real danger, yet he never stopped chasing the truth.”
Kalki Koechlin was equally drawn to the emotional depth of her character. Speaking about playing Irene Venkat, she noted that the journey is one of seeing past assumptions. “She begins with skepticism, but as she learns about Gaurav after his passing, she realizes the numerous layers that were a part of his life and work. That emotional shift was one major factor that drew me to the role,” she explained.
Directed by Robbie Grewal, the series boasts a stellar supporting cast including Danish Sood, Saloni Batra, Shubham Chaudhary, and Nimisha Nair. The series will stream on Amazon MX Player from December 12 onwards.
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