Avinash Tiwary
Tiwary in 2023
Born
Gopalganj, Bihar, India
Alma materNew York Film Academy
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present

Avinash Tiwary is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films and series. He began his career with the television series Yudh (2014) and had his first film role in Tu Hai Mera Sunday (2016). He gained recognition for his starring roles in the romance Laila Majnu (2018) and the supernatural film Bulbbul (2020).[1][2] Tiwary has since starred in the crime series Khakee: The Bihar Chapter (2022), Bambai Meri Jaan (2023) and Kaala (2023).

Early life and education

Avinash Tiwary was born in Bihar,[3] India. His family relocated to Mumbai after few years.[4]

He completed school and engineering in Mumbai. In order to pursue acting, he quit engineering studies in the fourth semester and joined theater. He joined Barry John's acting studio and later went to New York Film Academy. He started appearing in short films since 2005.[5]

Career

In theater, he worked with Om Katare, an established artist. After his stint at the New York Film Academy, he started his career with the documentary, Anamika: Her Glorious Past, in 2006.

In 2014, he worked alongside Amitabh Bachchan in the TV series Yudh, where he played an antagonist, Ajat Shatru.[6]

Avinash made his Bollywood debut in 2016 with Milind Dhaimade's directorial debut, Tu Hai Mera Sunday co-starring Barun Sobti and Shahana Goswami, which revolves around the lives of five friends.[7] The film had its world premiere at the 60th BFI London Film Festival and received positive critical acclaim.[8]

Tiwary and his co-star Tripti Dimri in 2018

In 2017, Avinash signed Imtiaz Ali's romantic movie, Laila Majnu, after auditioning for it in December 2015.[9] He took on the lead role of Qais/Majnu in the movie which tells the classic love story of Laila and Majnu but set in contemporary times. It is directed by Sajid Ali and bankrolled by Ekta Kapoor. He underwent major physical transformation for the role and received critical acclaim for his natural performance as Majnu.[10][11][12]

He signed a three-film deal with Balaji Motion Pictures in 2019.[13]

In 2020, he starred in two Netflix horror films, Ghost Stories opposite Mrunal Thakur,[14] and Bulbbul alongside Tripti Dimri.[15]

In 2021, he featured in a mystery thriller film The Girl on the Train opposite Parineeti Chopra and Aditi Rao Hydari.[16]

In 2022, he starred as Chandan Mahto in Neeraj Pandey's show Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.[17] It was premiered on Netflix and co-starred Karan Tacker, Abhimanyu Singh, Jatin Sarna, Ravi Kishan, Ashutosh Rana among others.[18][19] Just like the show, his performance was positively received by audience and critics. Shubham Kulkarni from Koimoi wrote "Avinash Tiwary seems to be on a roll and there seems to be no way he is going wrong at least right now. He plays the antagonist here who is layered and does complete justice to the part".[20]

In 2023, he was seen in Excel Entertainment's Bambai Meri Jaan[21] and T-Series Films' Kaala,[22] and both the shows and his performance received high praise and acclaim.[23][24]

He will next star in Kunal Khemu's directorial debut Madgaon Express.[25]

In the media

Tiwary was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Men at No. 49 in 2020.[26]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes Ref.
2017 Tu Hai Mera Sunday Rashid [27]
2018 Laila Majnu Qais/Majnu [28]
2020 Ghost Stories Dhruv Karan Johar's segment [29]
Bulbbul Satya [30]
2021 The Girl on the Train Dr. Shekhar Kapoor [31]
2022 Jahaan Inder Short film [32][33]
TBA Madgaon Express TBA [34]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 Yudh Advocate Ajatshatru [35]
2022 Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Chandan Mahto [36]
2023 Bambai Meri Jaan Dara Kadri [37]
Kaala Ritwik Mukherjee [38]

Dubbing

Year Title Note Ref.
2022 Ponniyin Selvan: I Dubbed for the character Arulmozhi Varman [39]
2023 Ponniyin Selvan: II

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2023 Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Most Stylish Breakthrough Talent (Male) Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Nominated [40]
Filmfare OTT Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Series (Male): Drama Nominated [41]

References

  1. ↑ "Laila Majnu movie review: All you need is love". Hindustan Times. 7 September 2018. Archived from the original on 8 March 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  2. ↑ "SCOOP! Laila Majnu lead cast Avinash Tiwary and Tripti Dimri to feature in Netflix horror project Bulbul produced by Anushka Sharma!". Bollywood Hungama. 29 June 2019. Archived from the original on 9 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  3. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary: Over the years, my fear of being judged has disappeared - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary on playing Imtiaz Ali's Majnu: It's like love in the times of Tinder and hashtag". Firstpost. 6 September 2018. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  5. ↑ "'I want to make Majnu aspirational': Avinash Tiwari on playing a reckless lover in 'Laila Majnu'". DNA India. 30 August 2018. Archived from the original on 8 March 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  6. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary hits Big B on his head - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  7. ↑ "Tu Hai Mera Sunday Movie Review: Barun Sobti Stars in the Year's Nicest Film". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  8. ↑ "Tu Hai Mera Sunday: Tu Hai Mera Sunday brings back happy, slice-of-life storytelling - Mumbai Mirror". mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  9. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary on playing Imtiaz Ali's Majnu: It's like love in the times of Tinder and hashtag". Firstpost. 6 September 2018. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
  10. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary's shocking transformation! - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 September 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  11. ↑ "Laila Majnu movie review: All you need is love". hindustantimes.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  12. ↑ "Laila Majnu is redeemed by a brilliant second-half (Review)". Business Standard. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  13. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary: "I have been privileged not to be a victim of the casting couch."". msn.com. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  14. ↑ "Mrunal Thakur and Avinash Tiwary to lead Karan Johar's Ghost Stories". The Indian Express. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  15. ↑ "Bulbbul star Avinash Tiwary: Outsiders become insiders when audience appreciates their work". India Today. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  16. ↑ "Laila Majnu actor Avinash Tiwary to play the male lead in the Parineeti Chopra starrer The Girl on the Train remake". Bollywood Hungama. 17 June 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  17. ↑ "'Khakee: The Bihar Chapter': Neeraj Pandey Set To Bring Another Thriller". www.outlookindia.com. 26 October 2022.
  18. ↑ "Acclaimed Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey Makes Netflix Debut with Gripping Cop Drama 'Khakee: The Bihar Chapter'". About Netflix.
  19. ↑ "Khakee The Bihar Chapter teaser out. It's Karan Tacker vs Avinash Tiwary in Netflix crime series". India Today.
  20. ↑ Shubham Kulkarni (25 November 2022). "Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Review: A Too Familiar Investigative Drama With Limited Twists". Koimoi.
  21. ↑ "Dongri to Dubai, Farhan Akhtar's Web Show on Dawood Ibrahim, to Resume Shooting After Monsoon?". News18. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  22. ↑ "I was anxious every single day on the sets of 'Kaala': Avinash Tiwary". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  23. ↑ "'It is overwhelming': Avinash Tiwary on Kaala and Bambai Meri Jaan releasing one day apart". PINKVILLA. 2 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  24. ↑ "Karan Johar lauds Avinash Tiwary for his "Versatility and adaptability"; says, "He can be the good guy, the bad guy, or the grey guy"". Bollywood Hungama. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  25. ↑ "Kunal Kemmu concludes shoot of his maiden directorial project Madgaon Express; calls it "an incredible journey". Bollywood Hungama. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  26. ↑ "The Times Most Desirable Men of 2020: Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 June 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  27. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary: Didn't have fantasy someone will spot me & I'll be a star". Hindustan Times. 26 October 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  28. ↑ ANI (7 September 2023). ""Beautiful how 'Laila Majnu' is so relevant after 5 years": Avinash Tiwary". ThePrint. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  29. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary: When news gets out that an actor is working with Karan Johar, people notice". India Today. 26 December 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  30. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary: My character Satya in Bulbbul is like the ultimate Disney hero". The Indian Express. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  31. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary: I was looking forward to a theatrical for The Girl On The Train". Hindustan Times. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  32. ↑ "Jahaan: Mrunal Thakur & Avinash Tiwary share delightful chemistry in this predictable drama". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  33. ↑ "Jahaan: Mrunal Thakur, Avinash Tiwary's thrilling short film". India Today. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
  34. ↑ "Actor Avinash Tiwary aspires to be a versatile performer". The Economic Times. 15 September 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  35. ↑ "Unless you make it to big screen, people think you are not doing well: Avinash Tiwary". The Indian Express. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  36. ↑ "Avinash Tiwary Was 'Scared' of Doing Khakee The Bihar Chapter, Thought It Was 'Too Far-Fetched' | Exclusive". News18. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  37. ↑ "Mirzapur 3, Paatal Lok 2 to Made in Heaven 2, Amazon Prime Video announces 40 new titles". India Today. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  38. ↑ "'Kaala' teaser: Bijoy Nambiar's crime thriller explores 'dark side of human souls'". India Today. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  39. ↑ "Ponniyin Selvan 2: Know who dubbed for Vikram, Trisha, Karthi in Hindi for Mani Ratnam film". DNA India. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  40. ↑ "Check out the complete list of winners of the Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  41. ↑ "Nominees for Filmfare OTT Awards 2023". filmfare.com. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
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