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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Avinash Tiwary
| birth_date = 
| image = Avinash Tiwary Photo.jpg
| caption = Tiwary in 2018
| birth_place = [[Gopalganj, Bihar]], India
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2014–present
| alma_mater = [[New York Film Academy]]
}}
'''Avinash Tiwary''' is an Indian actor who works in [[Hindi]] films and series. He began his career with the television series ''[[Yudh (TV series)|Yudh]]'' in 2014 and got his first film role in the film ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]'' (2016). He gained recognition for his work in the romance ''[[Laila Majnu (2018 film)|Laila Majnu]]'' (2018) and supernatural thriller film ''[[Bulbbul]]'' (2020).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/laila-majnu-movie-review-rating-imtiaz-ali-avinash-tiwari-tripti-dimri-s-film-is-a-thoughtful-romance/story-Y70SbBEoNqxkpuoyMQ34ZP.html|title=Laila Majnu movie review: All you need is love|date=7 September 2018|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2019-03-07|archive-date=8 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308081007/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/laila-majnu-movie-review-rating-imtiaz-ali-avinash-tiwari-tripti-dimri-s-film-is-a-thoughtful-romance/story-Y70SbBEoNqxkpuoyMQ34ZP.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-laila-majnu-lead-cast-avinash-tiwary-tripti-dimri-feature-netflix-horror-project-bulbul-produced-anushka-sharma/|title=SCOOP! Laila Majnu lead cast Avinash Tiwary and Tripti Dimri to feature in Netflix horror project Bulbul produced by Anushka Sharma! |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=29 June 2019|language=en|access-date=2019-07-24|archive-date=9 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709041459/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-laila-majnu-lead-cast-avinash-tiwary-tripti-dimri-feature-netflix-horror-project-bulbul-produced-anushka-sharma/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2022, Tiwary starred in the [[Netflix]] crime series ''[[Khakee: The Bihar Chapter]]''.

== Early life and education ==
Avinash Tiwary was born in [[Bihar]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Avinash Tiwary: Over the years, my fear of being judged has disappeared - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/avinash-tiwary-over-the-years-my-fear-of-being-judged-has-disappeared/articleshow/83951811.cms|access-date=2021-11-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> India. His family relocated to [[Mumbai]] after few years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/avinash-tiwary-on-playing-imtiaz-alis-majnu-its-like-love-in-the-times-of-tinder-and-hashtag-5124631.html|title=Avinash Tiwary on playing Imtiaz Ali's Majnu: It's like love in the times of Tinder and hashtag |date=6 September 2018|website=Firstpost|access-date=2019-03-08|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091344/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/avinash-tiwary-on-playing-imtiaz-alis-majnu-its-like-love-in-the-times-of-tinder-and-hashtag-5124631.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

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 (theatre director)|Barry John]]'s acting studio and later went to [[New York Film Academy]]. He started appearing in short films since 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/interview-i-want-to-make-majnu-aspirational-avinash-tiwari-on-playing-a-reckless-lover-in-laila-majnu-2656557|title='I want to make Majnu aspirational': Avinash Tiwari on playing a reckless lover in 'Laila Majnu'|date=30 August 2018|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2019-03-07|archive-date=8 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308004423/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/interview-i-want-to-make-majnu-aspirational-avinash-tiwari-on-playing-a-reckless-lover-in-laila-majnu-2656557|url-status=live}}</ref>

== 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 (TV series)|Yudh]], where he played the role of the villain, Ajat Shatru.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Avinash-Tiwary-hits-Big-B-on-his-head/articleshow/40368440.cms|title=Avinash Tiwary hits Big B on his head - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011122814/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Avinash-Tiwary-hits-Big-B-on-his-head/articleshow/40368440.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

Avinash made his Bollywood debut with Milind Dhaimade's directorial debut, ''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]'' (2016) co-starring [[Barun Sobti]] and [[Shahana Goswami]], which revolves around the lives of five friends.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/tu-hai-mera-sunday-movie-review-barun-sobti-stars-in-the-years-nicest-film-1759491|title=Tu Hai Mera Sunday Movie Review: Barun Sobti Stars in the Year's Nicest Film|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2019-03-08|archive-date=27 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190127072214/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/tu-hai-mera-sunday-movie-review-barun-sobti-stars-in-the-years-nicest-film-1759491|url-status=live}}</ref> The film had its world premiere at the 60th [[BFI London Film Festival]] and received positive critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tu-hai-mera-sunday-brings-back-happy-slice-of-life-storytelling/amp_articleshow/60917858.cms|title=Tu Hai Mera Sunday: Tu Hai Mera Sunday brings back happy, slice-of-life storytelling - Mumbai Mirror|website=mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com|access-date=2019-03-08|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327073931/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tu-hai-mera-sunday-brings-back-happy-slice-of-life-storytelling/amp_articleshow/60917858.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2017, Avinash signed [[Imtiaz Ali (director)|Imtiaz Ali]]'s romantic movie, [[Laila Majnu (2018 film)|Laila Majnu]], after auditioning for it in December 2015.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/avinash-tiwary-on-playing-imtiaz-alis-majnu-its-like-love-in-the-times-of-tinder-and-hashtag-5124631.html|title=Avinash Tiwary on playing Imtiaz Ali's Majnu: It's like love in the times of Tinder and hashtag- Entertainment News, Firstpost|date=6 September 2018|website=Firstpost|language=en|access-date=2019-07-01|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091344/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/avinash-tiwary-on-playing-imtiaz-alis-majnu-its-like-love-in-the-times-of-tinder-and-hashtag-5124631.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He took on the lead role of Qais/Majnu in the movie which tells the classic love story of [[Layla and Majnun|Laila and Majnu]] but set in contemporary times. It is directed by Sajid Ali and bankrolled by [[Ekta Kapoor|Ekta kapoor]]. He underwent major physical transformation for the role and received critical acclaim for his natural performance as ''Majnu''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/avinash-tiwarys-shocking-transformation/articleshow/65575561.cms|title=Avinash Tiwary's shocking transformation! - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08|archive-date=14 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914155031/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/avinash-tiwarys-shocking-transformation/articleshow/65575561.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/laila-majnu-movie-review-rating-imtiaz-ali-avinash-tiwari-tripti-dimri-s-film-is-a-thoughtful-romance/story-Y70SbBEoNqxkpuoyMQ34ZP.html|title=Laila Majnu movie review: All you need is love|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08|archive-date=8 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308081007/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/laila-majnu-movie-review-rating-imtiaz-ali-avinash-tiwari-tripti-dimri-s-film-is-a-thoughtful-romance/story-Y70SbBEoNqxkpuoyMQ34ZP.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/laila-majnu-is-redeemed-by-a-brilliant-second-half-review-118090800058_1.html|title=Laila Majnu is redeemed by a brilliant second-half (Review)|website=Business Standard|language=en|access-date=2019-03-08|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091308/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/laila-majnu-is-redeemed-by-a-brilliant-second-half-review-118090800058_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

He signed a three-film deal with [[Balaji Motion Pictures]] in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-ae/entertainment/bollywood/avinash-tiwary-%E2%80%9Ci-have-been-privileged-not-to-be-a-victim-of-the-casting-couch%E2%80%9D/ar-BBPRoAk?li=AA51UE|title=Avinash Tiwary: "I have been privileged not to be a victim of the casting couch."|website=msn.com|access-date=2019-03-08|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327085654/https://www.msn.com/en-ae/entertainment/bollywood/avinash-tiwary-%E2%80%9Ci-have-been-privileged-not-to-be-a-victim-of-the-casting-couch%E2%80%9D/ar-BBPRoAk?li=AA51UE|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2022, he starred as Chandan Mahto in [[Neeraj Pandey]]'s show ''[[Khakee: The Bihar Chapter]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 26, 2022 |title='Khakee: The Bihar Chapter': Neeraj Pandey Set To Bring Another Thriller |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-khakee-the-bihar-chapter-neeraj-pandey-set-to-bring-another-thriller-news-232683 |website=www.outlookindia.com}}</ref> It was premiered on [[Netflix]] and co-starred [[Karan Tacker]], [[Abhimanyu Singh]], [[Jatin Sarna]], [[Ravi Kishan]], [[Ashutosh Rana]] among others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://about.netflix.com/en/news/neeraj-pandey-netflix-debut-khakee-the-bihar-chapter|title=Acclaimed Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey Makes Netflix Debut with Gripping Cop Drama 'Khakee: The Bihar Chapter'|website=About Netflix}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/showbuzz/story/khakee-the-bihar-chapter-teaser-out-its-karan-tacker-vs-avinash-tiwary-in-netflix-crime-series-2290497-2022-10-28|title=Khakee The Bihar Chapter teaser out. It's Karan Tacker vs Avinash Tiwary in Netflix crime series|website=India Today}}</ref> 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.".<Ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/web-reviews/khakee-the-bihar-chapter-review-a-too-familiar-investigative-drama-with-limited-twists/|title= Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Review: A Too Familiar Investigative Drama With Limited Twists|website=Koimoi|author=Shubham Kulkarni|date=November 25, 2022}}</Ref>

He will be next seen in web series based on [[Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia|Dongri to Dubai]], which will be produced by [[Excel Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-28|title=Dongri to Dubai, Farhan Akhtar's Web Show on Dawood Ibrahim, to Resume Shooting After Monsoon?|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/dongri-to-dubai-farhan-akhtars-web-show-on-dawood-ibrahim-to-resume-shooting-after-monsoon-3899459.html|access-date=2021-06-28|website=News18|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/laila-majnu-actor-avinash-tiwary-play-male-lead-parineeti-chopra-starrer-girl-train-remake/|title=Laila Majnu actor Avinash Tiwary to play the male lead in the Parineeti Chopra starrer The Girl on the Train remake|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=17 June 2019|language=en|access-date=2019-07-24|archive-date=24 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724055622/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/laila-majnu-actor-avinash-tiwary-play-male-lead-parineeti-chopra-starrer-girl-train-remake/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== In the media ==
Tiwary was ranked in [[The Times of India|The Times Most Desirable Men]] at No. 49 in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Times Most Desirable Men of 2020: Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-times-most-desirable-man-of-2020-sushant-singh-rajput-philosopher-dreamer-charmer/articleshow/83239123.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-07|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605002021/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-times-most-desirable-man-of-2020-sushant-singh-rajput-philosopher-dreamer-charmer/articleshow/83239123.cms |archive-date=5 June 2021 }}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
|2017
| scope="row" |''[[Tu Hai Mera Sunday]]''
|Rashid
|
|-
|2018
| scope="row" |''[[Laila Majnu (2018 film)|Laila Majnu]]''
|Qais/ Majnu
|
|-
|rowspan="2" |2020
| scope="row" |''[[Ghost Stories (2020 film)|Ghost Stories]]''
|Dhruv
|[[Karan Johar]]'s segment
|-
| scope="row" |''[[Bulbbul]]''
|Satya
|
|-
|2021
| scope="row" |''[[The Girl on the Train (2021 film)|The Girl on the Train]]''
|Dr. Shekhar Kapoor
|
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: margin;"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Notes
|-
|2014
| scope="row" |''[[Yudh (TV series)|Yudh]]''
| Advocate Ajatshatru
|
|-
| 2018
| scope="row" |''[[Naagin (2015 TV series)|Naagin]]''
| Majnu
|Special appearance
|-
|2022
| ''[[Khakee: The Bihar Chapter]]''
|Chandan Mahto
|
|-
|{{TBA}}
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" | ''Bambai Meri Jaan'' {{Dagger}}
|{{TBA}}
|Completed<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 28, 2022 |title=Mirzapur 3, Paatal Lok 2 to Made in Heaven 2, Amazon Prime Video announces 40 new titles |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/mirzapur-3-paatal-lok-2-to-made-in-heaven-3-amazon-prime-video-announces-40-new-titles-1943102-2022-04-28 |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
|}

===Dubbing===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Movie
!Dubbing for
!Language
!Notes
!Ref.
|-
|2022
|''[[Ponniyin Selvan: I]]''
| rowspan="2" |[[Jayam Ravi]]
| rowspan="2" |Hindi
| rowspan="2" |Dubbed for the character ''[[Rajaraja Chola I|Arulmozhi Varman]] / Ponniyin Selvan''
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ponniyin Selvan 2: Know who dubbed for Vikram, Trisha, Karthi in Hindi for Mani Ratnam film |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/web-stories/entertainment/bollywood/ponniyin-selvan-2-know-who-dubbed-for-vikram-trisha-karthi-jayam-ravi-in-hindi-for-mani-ratnam-film-1682794089283 |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2023
|''[[Ponniyin Selvan: II]]''
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Work
! Result
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2023
| [[Bollywood Hungama Style Icons]]
| Most Stylish Breakthrough Talent (Male)
| ''[[Khakee: The Bihar Chapter]]''
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{cite news|title=Check out the complete list of winners of the Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/style-icons/winners.php|work=Bollywood Hungama|language=en|access-date=14 April 2023}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
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==External links==
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[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Male actors from Mumbai]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Actors from Bihar]]
[[Category:People from Gopalganj district, India]]

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