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Piyush Mishra

Piyush Mishra Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 13 January 1963
  • Place of Birth Gwalior
  • Occupation Screenwriter, Music Director, Actor, Singer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Film Director, Television Actor
  • Spouse Priya Narayanan (1995)
  • Education National School Of Drama
  • Years active 1979-present

Related Other Pages:

  • Rare, 
  • Gangs Of Wasseypur
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ABOUT Piyush Mishra

Piyush Mishra: A Multifaceted Talent in Indian Cinema Piyush Mishra, born Priyakant Sharma on January 13, 1963, is a prominent figure in Indian cinema, excelling as an actor, singer, lyricist, playwright, musician, and screenwriter. His journey began in Sambhal, followed by a formal training at the National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi, graduating in 1986. He honed his craft in Delhi's Hindi theatre scene for a decade before relocating to Mumbai in 2002. Mishra's cinematic breakthrough arrived with powerful performances in Vishal Bhardwaj's Maqbool (2003) and Anurag Kashyap's Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), showcasing his versatility and range. His contributions extend beyond acting; his evocative lyrics and singing have become integral parts of several films. Notable examples include "Arre Ruk Ja Re Bandeh" from Black Friday (2004), "Aarambh Hai Prachand" in Gulaal (2009), and "Ik Bagal" in Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 (2012). His work in MTV Coke Studio (2012), particularly "Husna," further solidified his reputation as a gifted vocalist. Mishra continues to be a significant presence in the Indian film industry, balancing acting with his other creative pursuits. Information regarding recent projects and achievements remains unavailable at this time.

Piyush Mishra FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Rare
  • Rare

    ( 2024 )

  • Azaad
  • Azaad

    ( 2025 )

  • Indian 2
  • Indian 2

    ( 2024 )

  • Inverse
  • Inverse

    ( Not Final )

  • Jahangir National University
  • Jahangir National University

    ( 2024 )

  • Illegal - Justice, Out of Order
  • Illegal - Justice, Out of Order

    ( 2020–2024 )

  • Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust
  • Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust

    ( 2024 )

  • Main Atal Hoon
  • Main Atal Hoon

    ( 2024 )

  • Kanjoos Makhichoos
  • Kanjoos Makhichoos

    ( 2023 )

  • Salt City (India)
  • Salt City (India)

    ( 2022 )

  • Matsya Kaand
  • Matsya Kaand

    ( 2021 )

  • Signature Global DiwalI Apne Ghar Wali
  • Signature Global DiwalI Apne Ghar Wali

    ( 2020 )

  • JL50
  • JL50

    ( 2020 )

  • The Great Indian Gaaliban
  • The Great Indian Gaaliban

    ( 2019 )

  • Sangharsh
  • Sangharsh

    ( 2019 )

  • Baashinde
  • Baashinde

    ( 2019 )

  • Katran
  • Katran

    ( 2018 )

  • Naked Voice
  • Naked Voice

    ( 2018 )

  • Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi
  • Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi

    ( 2018 )

  • Sanju
  • Sanju

    ( 2018 )

  • Kathakaar
  • Kathakaar

    ( 2016 )

  • Music Meri Jaan
  • Music Meri Jaan

    ( 2016 )

  • Pink
  • Pink

    ( 2016 )

  • Happy Bhaag Jayegi
  • Happy Bhaag Jayegi

    ( 2016 )

  • Palki (Palanquin)
  • Palki (Palanquin)

    ( 2016 )

  • Palki
  • Palki

    ( 2016 )

  • Cute Kameena
  • Cute Kameena

    ( 2016 )

  • Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive
  • Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive

    ( 2016 )

  • The Exile
  • The Exile

    ( 2015 )

  • Tamasha
  • Tamasha

    ( 2015 )

  • The Shaukeens
  • The Shaukeens

    ( 2014 )

  • Revolver Rani
  • Revolver Rani

    ( 2014 )

  • Coke Studio @ MTV
  • Coke Studio @ MTV

    ( 2013 )

  • Meridian Lines
  • Meridian Lines

    ( 2013 )

  • The Playback Singer
  • The Playback Singer

    ( 2013 )

  • Remember a Day
  • Remember a Day

    ( 2012 )

  • Gangs of Wasseypur
  • Gangs of Wasseypur

    ( 2012 )

  • Rockstar
  • Rockstar

    ( 2011 )

  • Bhindi Baazaar Inc.
  • Bhindi Baazaar Inc.

    ( 2011 )

  • That Girl in Yellow Boots
  • That Girl in Yellow Boots

    ( 2010 )

  • Lafangey Parindey
  • Lafangey Parindey

    ( 2010 )

  • Tere Bin Laden
  • Tere Bin Laden

    ( 2010 )

  • The White Elephant
  • The White Elephant

    ( 2009 )

  • Gulaal
  • Gulaal

    ( 2009 )

  • Rahim Murge pe mat ro
  • Rahim Murge pe mat ro

    ( 2008 )

  • Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
  • Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

    ( 2007 )

  • 1971
  • 1971

    ( 2007 )

  • Super
  • Super

    ( 2005 )

  • Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home
  • Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home

    ( 2004 )

  • Ek Din 24 Ghante
  • Ek Din 24 Ghante

    ( 2003 )

  • Sala Bandar!
  • Sala Bandar!

    ( 2003 )

  • Maqbool
  • Maqbool

    ( 2003 )

  • Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women
  • Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women

    ( 2003 )

  • Butterfly
  • Butterfly

    ( 2003 )

  • Samurai
  • Samurai

    ( 2002 )

  • Rajdhani
  • Rajdhani

    ( 1999–2000 )

  • Dil Se..
  • Dil Se..

    ( 1998 )

  • Suno Re Kissa
  • Suno Re Kissa

    ( 1991 )

  • Bharat Ek Khoj
  • Bharat Ek Khoj

    ( 1989 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Piyush Mishra AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actor
  • The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival for Best Actor - 2014 The Playback Singer

  • Best Ensemble Cast
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Ensemble Cast - 2013 Gangs of Wasseypur

  • Best Dialogue
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Dialogue - 2003 The Legend of Bhagat Singh

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

PIYUSH MISHRA NEWS

'8-member entourage, 14 bodyguards': Piyush Mishra slams Bollywood stars' massive entourage; says Ranbir Kapoor is rare Bollywood star with zero tantrums

November 19, 2025 8:34 am

Piyush Mishra spoke about actors in the Hindi film industry walking around with 8–9 members in their entourage and 12 bodyguards. 'One to make your drink, another to bring it to you,' he said.

Piyush Mishra doesn't want Anurag Kashyap to become like him, says he 'wasted his life reacting to things': 'He cautions me, saying...'

September 23, 2025 12:28 pm

Anurag Kashyap recently opened up about his bond with Piyush Mishra, noting that even criticisms directed at one another come from a place of compassion.

Piyush Mishra bashes Anurag Kashyap's movies to his face, says Gangs of Wasseypur and Dev D had rubbish second halves

September 14, 2025 8:53 am

Piyush Mishra said that he isn't a fan of the second halves of Anurag Kashyap's films. He said that Anurag has a tendency to spoil a good film on purpose.

Piyush Mishra says he doesn't want to be bitter like industry folks who have spent lifetime criticising others: 'Unka budhapa kharab gaya hai'

November 06, 2024 5:59 pm

Piyush Mishra says he is not interested in socialising after 6 PM at this stage of his life and wants to be protective of his energy, focusing on the divine more than the dull.

Piyush Mishra feared alcohol would 'end' him, recalls returning from 'destruction': 'Work saved me, or people would've killed me'

October 24, 2024 2:06 pm

Piyush Mishra' said he would have done 'much better work' if he wasn't an alcoholic, which hampered his creativity.

Blast from the past: Manoj Bajpayee looks unrecognisable in a 1991 Piyush Mishra play, viral video wins hearts

October 23, 2024 1:17 pm

Written by Piyush Mishra, Suno Re Kissa featured Manoj Bajapayee, Divya Seht Shah, and Poornima Kharga.

Imtiaz Ali shot acclaimed Tamasha scene featuring Piyush Mishra, Ranbir Kapoor 16 times: ‘That’s just his strange process’

October 15, 2024 6:21 pm

Actor Piyush Mishra recently said the acclaimed scene in Tamasha featuring a conversation between him and Ranbir Kapoor was shot 16 times.

Piyush Mishra offers 'unconditional apology' for doing controversial JNU film: 'I know the aukaat of leftists, but...'

August 01, 2024 1:17 pm

Piyush Mishra said that he hates leftists with a passion, but that wasn't a good enough reason to do the controversial film Jahangir National University.

Anurag Kashyap used to be an 'imaandar aadmi', don't know what he's like now: Piyush Mishra on doing 5 jobs in Gulaal for Rs 2 lakh

August 01, 2024 11:40 am

Anurag Kashyap was everybody's 'laadla', said Piyush Mishra, as he recalled doing music, lyrics, vocals, acting, and dialogues for the film Gulaal for just Rs 2 lakh.

'Salman Khan didn't replace me in Maine Pyar Kiya', says Piyush Mishra; thanks his stars he didn't get the role: 'Wouldn't have handled the stardom well'

May 26, 2024 7:26 pm

Previously, Piyush Mishra had revealed he was in talks for Maine Pyar Kiya, but things didn't materialise and eventually Salman Khan came on board for the 1989 musical romance drama.

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