Born in Bihar and raised in Gurgaon Hemwant Kumar Tiwari did his schooling from the army public school and later his college from Delhi University via correspondence. He worked in call center while doing his college as he wanted to be capable enough monetarily before going to Mumbai and start his struggle. He completed his acting course from the Barry john acting studio after which he started doing theatre. His first international series Medinah will release soon. He has finished season one. Also his feature film will release later this year. His short film Panaah was very well appreciated by the critics and the audiences. His film Zindagi Bahut Khoobsurat Hai(life is beautiful) was an official selection in Cannes and will release soon. He has also directed and acted in a short film called Salaam. His father was in army and his mother was a teacher they both have retired now.