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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

Piyush Mishra says he got drunk at Amitabh Bachchan's home: 'I couldn't stand it... Jaya Bachchan was staring at me'

May 08, 2023 1:19 pm

Piyush Mishra had once visited Amitabh Bachchan's house for a gathering but he got drunk and left his house in an auto rickshaw.

'Abhay Deol is very careful about his stardom': Piyush Mishra weighs in on actor's tiff with Anurag Kashyap

February 15, 2023 11:08 am

Abhay Deol called Anurag Kashyap a 'manipulative' and 'toxic' person several times recently. The two had worked together on the film Dev D.

Piyush Mishra can't stop praising 'jaadugar insaan' Ranbir Kapoor, says 'bohot besharmi ki baatein karta hai'

February 15, 2023 10:16 am

Piyush Mishra and Ranbir Kapoor had worked together on the 2015 release Tamasha. In a new interview, Mishra recalled his experience of working with Kapoor.

Piyush Mishra’s autobiography released by Anurag Kashyap

February 15, 2023 3:06 am

The book gives an account of Mishra's life, hardships, struggles, and successes. As part of the launch, the author talked about the book with Kashyap and shared many aspects of his life

What's on Chandigarh: Poetry in motion

January 12, 2023 10:16 am

'Ballimaaran,' a live music concert by Piyush Mishra will be held at Nexus Elante Courtyard from 7 pm on January 14.

Piyush Mishra slams recent Hindi films: 'Directors of south more intelligent, innovative, have more IQ'

December 19, 2022 11:03 am

Piyush Mishra noted that South Indian languages like Tamil and Malayalam are 'very old languages' and parts of 'very old cultures', which is why the filmmakers there 'research very well' on the 'detailing of their films'.

Piyush Mishra calls out people speaking against The Kashmir Files: 'Yeh log Kashmir jaante nahi hain'

December 01, 2022 5:08 pm

Actor Piyush Mishra said people who are speaking against Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files are the ones who haven't been to Kashmir. As per him, they are the one who have never the real India.

Actor Piyush Mishra says his passion for theatre ruined his 'family's life', could not keep his house running

December 01, 2022 10:40 am

Actor Piyush Mishra has opened up about how he's left theatre behind because "just for my fun or selfishness, I couldn’t continue to ruin my family’s life."

Salt City trailer: Piyush Mishra, Gauahar Khan, Divyenndu Sharma lead this complex family drama with 'unusual story'

June 05, 2022 8:32 am

SonyLIV released the trailer of its new web series, Salt City. Starring Piyush Mishra, Gauahar Khan, Divyendu Sharma, and Eisha Chopra, among others, it will start streaming on June 16.

The Piyush Mishra you probably don't know: How he came out alive from 'alcohol phase', suffered a brain stroke

January 13, 2022 8:26 am

On Piyush Mishra's birthday, we revisit the time when he spoke openly about his alcohol addiction, his medical condition, and how director and close friend Vishal Bhardwaj's intervention helped him make a stunning recovery.

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