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Piyush Mishra
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- 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
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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.
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PIYUSH MISHRA NEWS
'Mujhe zabardast virodh hai usse': Piyush Mishra calls out Anurag Kashyap for talking too much, says he doesn't have good relations with Naseeruddin Shah
April 13, 2026 7:00 pm
Veteran actor-singer Piyush Mishra recently opened up about his strained relationship with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, and differences with actor Naseeruddin Shah.
‘I didn’t pay attention to my family’: Piyush Mishra credits wife Priya for raising their kids while he fought his inner demons
April 11, 2026 5:08 pm
Piyush Mishra opens up about his difficult childhood and admits he didn’t give enough time to his family, crediting wife Priya for raising their children.
Irrfan Khan 'performed badly' in some films, says Piyush Mishra; believes Tigmanshu Dhulia served 'everything on a platter' to him
April 08, 2026 6:24 pm
Piyush Mishra refused to accept the notion that 'there is no other actor like Irrfan' and also stated that he finds some of his performances 'average.'
Piyush Mishra confessed his extra-marital affairs to his wife, broke down after coming clean: 'Took me 15 years to realise she is my wife'
April 04, 2026 7:04 pm
Piyush Mishra admits he wasn’t a good husband and took years to truly value his marriage. He opens up about infidelity, confessing his mistakes to his wife, and how honesty helped rebuild their relationship.
'What have you done?' Piyush Mishra recalls wife's reaction to people wondering if Zeeshan Ayyub was his son
April 04, 2026 2:33 pm
Piyush Mishra recalls how people mistook Zeeshan Ayyub for his son due to their uncanny resemblance, even prompting a hilarious reaction from his wife.
Piyush Mishra opens up about his struggle with alcoholism: ‘I said hurtful things to my mother, made obscene calls to women’
April 03, 2026 3:31 pm
Piyush Mishra opens up about alcoholism, admitting he hurt his mother and made obscene calls. He recalls losing control, its impact on his life, and how he later regained control.
Piyush Mishra says Ranbir Kapoor doesn't carry the weight of his family's legacy: 'Itna besharam aadmi nahi dekha maine'
December 09, 2025 3:16 pm
Actor Piyush Mishra reflects on his experience working with Ranbir Kapoor and notes how the actor remains completely unaffected by his family’s legacy.
'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.
