Tanmay was born in India in the winter of 1990. He is an award winning Photographer, Cinematographer and Filmmaker with a Masters degree in Film from the University of Southern California. His photography work has been published by various magazines and publications around the world. The films he has shot have premiered in international film festivals, including Camerimage, Directors Guild of America and Festival du Nouveau Cinema. He received the outstanding achievement in Cinematography award at both the First Look and Tide Film Festival.