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Punit Tiwari (Actor) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth6 February 1991

Age32 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceChittaranjan, West Bengal

ProfessionActor, Storyteller, Writer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyBrother - Anshu Tiwari

Punit Tiwari (Actor) Biography

Punit Tiwari is an Indian actor, storyteller and writer from Chittaranjan, West Bengal. Trained in theatre and mass communication, he has worked across web

Early life and background

Punit Tiwari was born on 6 February 1991 in Chittaranjan, West Bengal. He spent his childhood in Chittaranjan and later made Mumbai his hometown. Educated at Deshbandhu Vidyalaya Boys in Chittaranjan, Tiwari pursued higher studies across multiple institutions: he completed a BSc in IT at Kuvempu University in Shimoga, undertook a postgraduate diploma in TV Journalism at Jamia Millia Islamia, and earned a master’s degree in Mass Communication from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology. He also trained in acting at the Madhya Pradesh School of Drama in Bhopal.

Career

Tiwari’s early professional life blended writing and theatre. He began freelance writing in 2011 and produced content for the non-profit Room to Read in New Delhi. That same year he became involved with the Bahroop Arts Group, an amateur theatre collective connected to Jawaharlal Nehru University students, marking the start of his journey as a theatre artist.

Over the next several years he worked with an array of theatre directors and groups, including Kala Mandali and the Madhya Pradesh School of Drama. He performed in productions such as Neelkanth Nirala and toured with the ensemble for Aranya Gatha. Between 2016 and 2020 he was part of the Kahani Depot Group, taking part in storytelling events such as the Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival. In 2019 he moved into directing, designing and directing the play In Dino Har Roz.

Tiwari also translated his stage experience to screen roles. His film debut came with Panchlait, in which he played Nand Ji. He appeared on television and digital platforms in a variety of supporting roles: a Second Navy Officer in the Netflix film Soni, a junior ophthalmologist in the Prime Video series Laakhon Mein Ek, and small-screen appearances including the political satire Chatkara News on Anjan TV.

His screen work continued through the late 2010s and into the 2020s with parts in short films such as Comedian (2019) and White Shadows (2020), and feature roles in Jamun, 200: Halla Ho and I Am Draupadi in 2021. In 2023 he appeared as Veer Singh’s son-in-law in the Netflix series Trial by Fire and played Monu, a CanDo employee, in the film Chhatriwali. The same year he drew wider attention for his portrayal of Prince Mishra in TVF’s web series Sandeep Bhaiya.

Public profile

Tiwari’s background combines formal media education with extensive theatre training. He has worked with notable theatre practitioners and participated in award recognition, including receiving the Shrilal Shukla Smriti IFFCO Sahitya Samman in 2017. Alongside acting, he has maintained roles as a storyteller and writer, and has engaged in content and creative work offstage: in October 2013 he joined the science content team at the Pratham Education Foundation in New Delhi, and from July 2021 to January 2022 he was part of the Creative Script Team at Viacom18 Media Private Limited.

Personal life

Punit Tiwari is unmarried. His family includes a brother named Anshu Tiwari. Physically, he is listed at approximately 168 cm (1.68 m / 5'6") tall with black hair and black eyes. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Latest updates

In 2023 Tiwari’s visibility increased through his role in TVF’s Sandeep Bhaiya. He continues to work across theatre, film and streaming platforms, balancing performance with script and storytelling work.
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Recent Work

Sandeep Bhaiya

Played the role of Prince Mishra in TVF's web series (2023).

2023
Trial by Fire

Portrayed Veer Singh's son-in-law in the Netflix series (2023).

2023
Chhatriwali

Played Monu (CanDo Employee) in the film (2023).

2023
Soni

Appeared as a Second Navy Officer in the Netflix film (2018).

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut film role as Nand Ji in Panchlait
  2. Stage work with Madhya Pradesh School of Drama and other theatre groups
  3. Recipient of the Shrilal Shukla Smriti IFFCO Sahitya Samman (2017)
  4. Notable 2023 role as Prince Mishra in TVF's Sandeep Bhaiya
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Punit Tiwari (Actor) born?

6 February 1991

What is Punit Tiwari (Actor) known for?

Actor, Storyteller, Writer

What is Punit Tiwari (Actor)’s marital status?

Unmarried