Amazon MX Player has unveiled the trailer for Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery, and it already promises a chilling supernatural thriller. Starring Karan Tacker and Kalki Koechlin, the series brings India’s first paranormal investigation drama to the screen.
Mumbai, December 8, 2025: Amazon MX Player has officially released the gripping trailer of its investigative horror thriller based on the real-life cases of Gaurav Tiwari, India’s first paranormal officer. The series will stream for free from December 12 across Amazon MX Player and other Amazon platforms.
A Chilling Look at Gaurav Tiwari’s Real Cases
The trailer quickly dives into tense field investigations, eerie signals, draining batteries, and unexplained activity—mirroring the real incidents Tiwari encountered. His life changed after a mysterious event led him to the metaphysical church in England, eventually making him India’s first certified paranormal investigator.
As the series progresses, it highlights his struggles with skepticism, emotional pressure, and the fear of confronting the unknown. Moreover, these moments are stitched together using real case notes and documented investigations.
Irene Venkat’s Search for Answers
Kalki Koechlin plays Irene Venkat, a journalist who begins as a skeptic. However, after Tiwari’s sudden death at 32, she retraces his final steps while writing a book about him. As a result, she uncovers deeper secrets and the legacy he left behind.
Amazon MX Player Expands Into Horror-Mystery
According to Amogh Dusad, Director and Head of Content at Amazon MX Player, the platform continues to expand its storytelling vision. He noted that the show’s mix of supernatural, horror, and biographical elements reflects MX Player’s push toward bold and boundary-breaking narratives.
Karan Tacker on Becoming Gaurav Tiwari
Karan Tacker called the role one of his toughest performances. He explained that portraying a man who “chased forces beyond comprehension” deeply transformed him. Furthermore, stepping into Tiwari’s dangerous and emotionally intense world changed him as an artist and gave him newfound respect for the investigator’s courage.
Kalki Koechlin on Irene’s Emotional Shift
Kalki shared that Irene’s arc moves from disbelief to understanding. Through her journey, she explores curiosity, vulnerability, and the many layers behind a man whose life extended far beyond the myths around him.
Streaming Details
Bhay – The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery premieres on December 12, 2025, and will stream for free on:
- Amazon MX Player app
- Amazon shopping app
- Prime Video
- Fire TV
- Airtel Xstream
