After being released on MX Player on December 12, Bhay - The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery has slowly and steadily started to become a talking point among fans on social media. Recently started streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Bhay - The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery is horror-mystery inspired by true events.
Directed by Robbie (Robby) Grewal, Bhay - The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery tells the story of India's real-life paranormal investigator Gaurav Tiwari. Since you have landed on this page, True Scoop assumes that you are digging deep into Bhay True Story or Bhay Real Story and is Irene Venkat is based on real life journalist or not.
Bhay - The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery is inspired by real life paranormal investigator Gaurav Tiwari who died at the age of 31. Hailing from Patna (Bihar), Gaurav Tiwari was found dead in his flat in Dwarka in New Delhi in 2016.
Delhi Police reportedly termed Gaurav Tiwari's death as 'suicide'. His body was found hanging inside bathroom. Delhi Police stated that the paranormal investigator took his own life using his wife's dupatta. They also ruled out any foul play after autopsy.
The character of Irene Venkat is played by actress Kalki Koechlin. She is a journalist who starts digging deep into Gaurav Tiwari's life, work, and death as she wants to write a book on him.
Irene Venkat is said to be fictional character and not based on real life journalist.
However, a writer named Abhirup Dhar wrote a book on Gaurav Tiwari. The booked titled 'Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari: The Life and Legacy of India's Foremost Paranormal Investigator.' Dhar is a famous horror writer who has penned multiple books.
However, the makers do not mention that Irene Venkat's character is inspired by him. Hence, it can be said that the character of Irene Venkat is fictional in nature.