Shravan Tiwari is an Indian-American screenwriter, director, and film editor. He is recognized for his versatile work across Hindi- and English-language films, web series, and independent Hollywood productions in the United States.
Tiwari specializes in the noir genre, creating realistic and gripping narratives that explore gangster thrillers, horror, and mystic crime. His filmmaking style is distinguished by on-location shooting and a raw slice-of-life approach, bringing authenticity, intensity, and realism to his dark, suspenseful storytelling. This distinctive style has become a defining characteristic of his work.
In India, Tiwari has made a significant mark with notable projects, including the ZEE5 crime-thriller web series Murshid (2024), starring Kay Kay Menon, and the gritty underworld drama Aazam (2023), starring Jimmy Shergill.
In the American independent film industry, Tiwari has collaborated with Hollywood veteran Eric Roberts on Holy Father, part of the Holy Ghost (2025), Holy Father (2026), and the Holy Son trilogy, and with Michael Paré on the feature film Sundown Town. His work in the United States reflects a commitment to bridging international storytelling with bold, independent American cinema while maintaining a strong connection to his Indian roots.
Tiwari received the Best Director award for Holy Father at the Alternative Film Festival (Summer ’26 Edition) in Toronto, Canada, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to independent filmmaking.
TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
