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Karan Singh Tyagi

Karan Singh Tyagi

Film Director, Screenwriter
Known For
Film Director, Screenwriter
Birthplace
India
Nationality
Indian
Net Worth
Not publicly disclosed
Active Since
2022

Personal Details

Real Name
Karan Singh Tyagi
Education
Law degree, Harvard Law School
Genres
Drama, Historical, Thriller

Biography

Karan Singh Tyagi is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Hindi cinema. Trained as a lawyer with a degree from Harvard Law School, he practised as a corporate attorney in leading firms before turning to writing and filmmaking, an uncommon route into the industry. He first built his reputation as a writer, contributing to the Netflix series The Fame Game (2022), before stepping behind the camera. He made his directorial debut with the historical courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025), starring Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair, which he also co-wrote, announcing his arrival as a director drawn to history-rooted storytelling.

Karan Singh Tyagi is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Hindi cinema. Trained as a lawyer, with a law degree from Harvard, he practised as a corporate attorney before moving into writing and filmmaking. He gained recognition writing for the acclaimed streaming series The Fame Game and made his directorial debut with the historical courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025), starring Akshay Kumar, which he also co-wrote.

Education and Background

Karan Singh Tyagi studied law and earned a degree from Harvard Law School, later working as a corporate lawyer in leading firms. His interest in storytelling drew him away from a settled legal career towards writing and direction, an unusual path into the film industry.

Personal Life

He keeps his personal life largely private and is known more for his work than for public appearances.

From Law to Writing

After years in corporate law, Karan Singh Tyagi turned to screenwriting, contributing to projects that drew on his eye for structure and detail. He wrote for the Netflix series The Fame Game (2022), building his reputation before stepping behind the camera.

Directorial Debut

He made his directorial debut with Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025), a courtroom drama built around the legal aftermath of the 1919 massacre, starring Akshay Kumar as C. Sankaran Nair. The film marked his arrival as a director with a taste for history-rooted storytelling.

Favourite Things

Primary Industry
Hindi cinema
Debut Film
Kesari Chapter 2 (2025)
Background
Harvard-trained lawyer
Also Works As
Screenwriter

Net Worth

Karan Singh Tyagi's net worth has not been officially disclosed, and any figures circulated online are unverified estimates. As a director and writer early in his film career, his income comes from writing and directing fees on his projects.

Some Lesser Known Facts

  • He holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and worked as a corporate lawyer before films.
  • He wrote for the Netflix series The Fame Game (2022) before turning director.
  • His directorial debut, Kesari Chapter 2 (2025), is a courtroom drama on the Jallianwala Bagh aftermath.
  • He co-wrote Kesari Chapter 2 in addition to directing it.
  • His move from law to filmmaking is an uncommon route into Hindi cinema.

Known For

FAQs

Karan Singh Tyagi is an Indian film director and screenwriter who made his directorial debut with Kesari Chapter 2 (2025), starring Akshay Kumar.
He is a Harvard-trained lawyer who earned a law degree from Harvard Law School and worked as a corporate attorney before moving into filmmaking.
He directed Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025), which he also co-wrote.
Before directing, he practised as a corporate lawyer and wrote for the Netflix series The Fame Game (2022).
His net worth has not been officially disclosed, and any figures online are unverified estimates from his writing and directing work.

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