Piyush Mishra Birthday: A rare blend of poetry, music and powerful acting

Piyush Mishra is an Indian actor, singer, lyricist, playwright, composer, and screenwriter. Mishra was raised in Sambhal and graduated from the National School of Drama, Delhi, in 1986. He then began his career in Hindi theatre in Delhi. Over the next decade, he established himself as a theatre director, actor, lyricist, and singer. He moved to Mumbai in 2002 and was widely praised for his powerful performances in the films Maqbool (2003) and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).

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As a film lyricist and singer, he is known for memorable songs like 'Are Ruk Ja Re Bande' (Black Friday, 2004), 'Aarambh Hai Prachand' (Gulaal, 2009), 'Ik Bagal' (Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1, 2012) and 'Husna' (Coke Studio, 2012).

Early life and family background

Piyush Mishra was born on January 13, 1962, in Gwalior to Kumar Sharma. His childhood name was Priyakant Sharma. He was adopted by his father's elder sister, Taradevi Mishra, who had no children. Later, to improve their financial situation, the entire family moved to his aunt's house.

His parents enrolled him in Carmel Convent School, Gwalior, so he could pursue his studies. However, Piyush was more interested in singing, painting, and acting than in his studies. He later attended J.C. Mills Higher Secondary School. Living in his aunt's strict environment fostered a rebellious nature, reflected in his first poem, "Zinda Ho Haan Tum, Koi Shak Nahin," which he wrote in eighth grade. In tenth grade, he changed his name to Piyush Mishra by submitting an affidavit to the Gwalior District Court.

It was during this period that he became interested in theatre. His talent was recognized on stages like Kala Mandir and Rangashree Little Ballet Troupe. Despite his family's insistence on focusing on his studies, he took the entrance exam for the National School of Drama (NSD) in 1983 and moved to Delhi. He graduated from NSD in 1986. While there, he composed music for his first play, "Mashrecki Hoor." In his second year at NSD, German director Fritz Bennewitz cast him in the lead role in Hamlet, which catapulted his acting career into a new light. In 1989, through his friend N.K. Sharma, he became acquainted with communist ideology and remained active in the leftist movement for nearly 20 years.

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Career

Theatre and television

After graduating from NSD, Piyush Mishra began working as a theater actor in Delhi. In 1990, he founded the theater group "Act One" with artists like N.K. Sharma, Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, and Ashish Vidyarthi. He wrote and directed several plays, most notably the famous play "Gagan Damama Bajiyo" (1994), based on Bhagat Singh.

In 1996, he joined the Asmita Theatre Group and performed his popular solo show, "An Evening with Piyush Mishra." He also received critical acclaim for his role as Suraj Singh in the play "Court Martial."

On television, he worked in serials like 'Bharat Ek Khoj', 'Rajdhani' and 'Kila Ka Rahasya'.

Movies

Piyush Mishra made his film debut with Mani Ratnam's "Dil Se..." (1998), playing a CBI officer. He then wrote the dialogues for Rajkumar Santoshi's "The Legend of Bhagat Singh" (2002), for which he received the Zee Cine Award for Best Dialogue.

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After moving to Mumbai, he wrote songs for films like "Black Friday," "Aaja Nachle," and "Tashan." His roles as Kaka in "Maqbool," Prithvi in ​​"Gulaal," and Gangs of Wasseypur are still remembered. He is known for the depth and poetic style of his lyrics.

private life

Piyush Mishra married Priya Narayanan in 1995. They met in 1992 when Piyush was directing a play at the School of Planning and Architecture. Priya is an architect by profession.

Piyush Mishra lives with his family in Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai. He has two sons –

• Jai, who is studying Physics at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR.

• Josh, who has a Masters in Sports Management from Coventry University, is currently working at Meraki Sport and Entertainment.

Upcoming Project

Piyush Mishra will be seen as "Foofa" in the upcoming Hindi comedy-adventure film Rahu Ketu (2026) . His role is part of the film's comic team and he will be seen as an important supporting character in the story, creating fun and light-hearted drama with the main characters.

FAQs

1. Who is Piyush Mishra?

Piyush Mishra is a multifaceted artiste – he is an actor, singer, lyricist, playwright, composer and screenwriter.

2. When and where was Piyush Mishra born?

He was born on 13 January 1962 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

3. What is the real name of Piyush Mishra?

His birth name was Priyakant Sharma. He later legally changed his name to Piyush Mishra.

4. Where did Piyush Mishra study?

He graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi in 1986.

5. How did Piyush Mishra start his career?

He started his careerwith theatre in Delhi and later came to Mumbai and made a name for himself in films.

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