Piyush Mishra Biography

Early Life and Education Piyush Mishra was born on 13 January 1963 and spent his formative years in Gwalior. From childhood, he showed an interest in creative activities including painting, music and acting. His artistic inclination eventually led him toward formal training in theatre and acting. He studied at Carmel Convent School in Gwalior and later pursued his passion for the performing arts at the National School of Drama in New Delhi. He graduated from NSD in 1986, receiving professional training that became the foundation of his career as an actor, playwright and theatre director. After graduating from NSD, Mishra began his professional theatre career in Delhi. He became associated with the Act One theatre group and worked alongside several prominent theatre artists. During this period, he wrote and directed plays and developed a reputation for combining powerful writing with intense stage performances. Mishra later joined the Asmita Theatre Group and became known for performances including his work in Court Martial and Operation Three Star. He also performed the popular one-man show An Evening with Piyush Mishra. His extensive theatre experience helped him develop the distinctive voice and performance style that later became recognizable in Indian cinema. His transition into films began with Dil Se.. (1998), directed by Mani Ratnam, where he played a CBI investigation officer. Although he continued his theatre activities in Delhi after his film debut, cinema gradually opened new opportunities for him as an actor and writer. Career Journey & Entry into Bollywood Mishra's work as a writer became another major part of his career. He wrote dialogues for The Legend of Bhagat Singh, drawing partly on his acclaimed theatre work Gagan Damama Bajiyo. The film earned him recognition as a dialogue writer, while his later work as a lyricist and screenwriter further expanded his influence in Hindi cinema. As an actor, Piyush Mishra received considerable appreciation for his performances in films such as Maqbool, Black Friday, Gulaal and Gangs of Wasseypur. His ability to portray complex, intense and sometimes eccentric characters made him a highly respected character actor. His contribution to films also extended to lyrics, music and dialogue writing. In recent years, Mishra has continued to work across acting, writing, music and live performance. His 2026 film work includes Rahu Ketu, while his broader artistic career continues to connect cinema with theatre, poetry and music. After decades in the industry, he remains an influential multidisciplinary artist whose work has left a strong mark on contemporary Hindi theatre and cinema.
	Piyush Mishra Biography, Age, Education, Movies, Career Piyush Mishra is a highly respected Indian actor, lyricist, singer, screenwriter, playwright, music director and theatre personality. Born on 13 January 1963, he spent his early years in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where he developed an interest in painting, music and acting. His diverse artistic abilities eventually made him one of the distinctive creative voices in Indian theatre and Hindi cinema. After completing his formal education, Piyush Mishra trained at the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi, graduating in 1986. He subsequently became deeply involved in Delhi's theatre movement, working as an actor, writer and director. His theatre work became an important foundation for the creative career that he would later build in films. Mishra entered Hindi cinema as an actor with Mani Ratnam's Dil Se.. in 1998. He later established himself as a writer, lyricist and performer, earning particular recognition for films such as Maqbool, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Black Friday, Gulaal and Gangs of Wasseypur. His ability to combine acting, writing, poetry and music has made him an unusually versatile figure in Indian entertainment. In 2026, Piyush Mishra continued his acting work with projects including Rahu Ketu. His decades-long career spans theatre, cinema, television, poetry, songwriting and music, allowing him to build a distinctive identity beyond conventional acting. He remains particularly admired for his powerful dialogue delivery, writing and memorable screen performances.
Full Name:	Piyush Mishra (Priyakant Sharma)
Profession:	Actor, Singer, Writer
Date of Birth	13 January 1963
Birthplace:	Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India

Film Awards and Nomination
1	*The Legend of Bhagat Singh (Zee Cine Awards)*	*2003*	*Won*
2	*Gulaal (Stardust Awards)*	*2010*	*Won*

*Complete Piyush Mishra Movie List*
1	*Bharat Ek Khoj*	*1988*
2	*Sardar*	*1993*
3	*Dil Se..*	*1998*
4	*Samurai (Tamil)*	*2002*
5	*Butterfly*	*2003*
6	*Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women*	*2003*
7	*Maqbool*	*2003*
8	*Sala Bandar!*	*2003*
9	*Ek Din 24 Ghante*	*2003*
10	*Deewaar*	*2004*
11	*Super (Telugu)*	*2005*
12	*1971*	*2007*
13	*Jhoom Barabar Jhoom*	*2007*
14	*Rahim Murge Pe Mat Ro*	*2007*
15	*Gulaal*	*2009*
16	*The White Elephant*	*2009*
17	*Tere Bin Laden*	*2010*
18	*Lafangey Parindey*	*2010*
19	*Lahore*	*2010*
20	*Bhindi Bazaar*	*2011*
21	*That Girl in Yellow Boots*	*2011*
22	*Rockstar*	*2011*
23	*Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1*	*2012*
24	*Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2*	*2012*
25	*Remember a Day*	*2012*
26	*The Playback Singer*	*2013*
27	*Meridian Lines*	*2013*
28	*Revolver Rani*	*2014*
29	*The Shaukeens*	*2014*
30	*The Exile*	*2015*
31	*Father's Day*	*2015*
32	*Tamasha*	*2015*
33	*The Homecoming*	*2015*
34	*Kathakaar*	*2016*
35	*Tere Bin Laden : Dead or Alive*	*2016*
36	*Happy Bhag Jayegi*	*2016*
37	*Pink*	*2016*
38	*Sanju*	*2018*
39	*Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi*	*2018*
40	*Qatran*	*2019*
41	*Illegal (Web Series)*	*2020*
42	*JL50 (Web Series)*	*2020*
43	*Matsya Kaand (Web Series)*	*2021*
44	*Illegal 2 (Web Series)*	*2021*
45	*Salt City (Web Series)*	*2022*
46	*Kanjoos Makhichoos*	*2023*
47	*Main Atal Hoon*	*2024*
48	*JNU: Jahangir National University*	*2024*
49	*Indian 2 (Tamil)*	*2024*
50	*Rare*	*2024*
51	*Azaad*	*2025*
52	*Crazxy*	*2025*
53	*Champion (Telugu)*	*2025*
54	*Rahu Ketu*	*2026*

*Complete Piyush Mishra Theater List*
1	*Dilli Teri Baat Nirali*	*1979*
2	*Are Shareef Log*	*1980*
3	*Men Without Shadows*	*1981*
4	*Abu Hassan*	*1982*
5	*Evam Inderjit*	*1983*
6	*Bahut Bada Sawaal*	*1983*
7	*Mashriq Ki Hoor*	*1983*
8	*Sapna Kaali Ka*	*1983*
9	A trilogy of Mohan Rakesh (Aadhe Adhoore, Lehron Ke Rajhans, Aashaadh Ka Ek Din)	*1983*
10	*Hamlet*	*1984*
11	*Urubhangam*	*1984*
12	*Nekrassov*	*1985*
13	*Man Equals Man*	*1985*
14	*A View From The Bridge*	*1986*
15	*Bholaram Ka Jeev*	*1986*
16	*Raja Gopichand*	*1986*
17	*Abhigyaan Shakuntala*	*1987*
18	*Comedy of Terrors*	*1987*
19	*Hum Sab Dataram*	*1987*
20	*Arsenic & the old lace*	*1988*
21	*End Game*	*1989*
22	*Arsenic & the old lace*	*1990*
23	*Court Martial*	*1991*
24	*Holy*	*1991*
25	*Suno Re Qissa (Blood Brothers)*	*1991*
26	*Humare Daur Mein (Musical Collage)*	*1991*
27	*Jab Shehar Humara Sota Hai (West Side Story)*	*1992*
28	*Mahakund Ka Mahadaan (Payment as Pledged)*	*1993*
29	*Life & Times of Galileo*	*1993*
30	*Ye Jo Zindagi Hai Na*	*1993*
31	*Aane Bhi Do Yaaro (Dream of Peter Mann)*	*1994*
32	*Wo Ab Bhi Pukarta Hai*	*1994*
33	*Gagan Damama Bajyo*	*1994*
34	*Once Upon a Time in America*	*1994*
35	*Jheeni Jheeni Mehki Mehki Seeli Seeli (Fiddler on the roof)*	*1995*
36	*Doosri Duniya*	*1996*
37	*Duvidha*	*1996*
38	*Whatever happened to Betty Lemon*	*1996*
39	*An Accidental Death of an Anarchist*	*1997*
40	*Court Martial*	*1997*
41	*Life & Times of Galileo*	*1999*
42	*Ye Jo Zindagi Hai Na*	*2000*
43	*Gagan Damama Bajyo*	*2019*

*Complete Piyush Mishra Songwriting credits*
1	*"Paagal" (Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!)*	*2000*
2	*"Bandeh" (Black Friday)*	*2007*
3	*"Badshah in Jail" (Black Friday)*	*2007*
4	*"Bharam Paap Ke" (Black Friday)*	*2007*
5	*"Opening" (Black Friday)*	*2007*
6	*"Bomb Planting" (Black Friday)*	*2007*
7	*"Memon House" (Black Friday)*	*2007*
8	*"Rdx" (Black Friday)*	*2007*
9	*"Training" (Black Friday)*	*2007*
10	*"Chase" (Black Friday)*	*2007*
11	*"Aaja Nachle" (Aaja Nachle)*	*2007*
12	*"Soniye Mil Ja" (Aaja Nachle)*	*2007*
13	*"Is Pal" (Aaja Nachle)*	*2007*
14	*"Koi Patthar Se Na Maare" (Aaja Nachle)*	*2007*
15	*"Dil Haara" (Tashan)*	*2008*
16	*"Tashan Main" (Tashan)*	*2008*
17	*"Chhaliya" (Tashan )*	*2008*
18	*"Tum Bhi Dhoondna" (Chal Chalein)*	*2009*
19	*"Shehar Hai Khoob Kya Hai" (Chal Chalein)*	*2009*
20	*"Jhoom Jhoom So Ja" (Chal Chalein)*	*2009*
21	*"Gup Chup Shaam Thi" (Chal Chalein)*	*2009*
22	*"Chal Chal Chal Ke" (Chal Chalein)*	*2009*
23	*"Uff Are Tu Mirch Hai" (Chal Chalein)*	*2009*
24	*"Batladein Koi" (Chal Chalein)*	*2009*
25	*"Ranaji" (Gulaal) (Composer)*	*2009*
26	*"Yaara Maula" (Gulaal) (Composer)*	*2009*
27	*"Aarambh" (Gulaal) (Composer)*	*2009*
28	*"Aisi Sazaa" (Gulaal) (Composer)*	*2009*
29	*"Sheher" (Gulaal) (Composer)*	*2009*
30	*"Beedo" (Gulaal) (Composer)*	*2009*
31	*"Duniya" (Gulaal) (Composer)*	*2009*
32	*"Raat Ke Musafir" (Gulaal) (Composer)*	*2009*
33	*"O Re Bande" (Lahore) (Composer)*	*2010*
34	*"Ik Bagal" (Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1) (Composer)*	*2012*
35	*"Keh Ke Lunga" (Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1)*	*2012*
36	*"Loonga Loonga" (Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1)*	*2012*
37	*"Manmauji" (Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1) (Composer)*	*2012*
38	*"Ik Bagal" (Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2) (Composer)*	*2012*
39	*"Aabroo" (Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2)*	*2012*
40	*"Electric Piya" (Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2)*	*2012*
41	*"Bahut Khoob" (Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2)*	*2012*
42	*"Tunya" (Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2)*	*2012*
40	*"Bargat Ke Pedo" (Jalpari: The Desert Mermaid) (Composer)*	*2012*
41	*"Daanav" (Arjun The Warrior Prince)*	*2012*
42	*"Karam Ki Talwar" (Arjun The Warrior Prince)*	*2012*
43	*"Manva" (Arjun The Warrior Prince)*	*2012*
44	*"Kabhi Na Dekhe Hastinapur Mein" (Arjun The Warrior Prince)*	*2012*
45	*"Samay" (Arjun The Warrior Prince)*	*2012*
46	*"Khandav" (Arjun The Warrior Prince)*	*2012*
47	*"Bas Chal Kapat" (Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns)*	*2013*
48	*"Chanda Ki Katori Hai (Lorie)" (Revolver Rani)*	*2013*
49	*"Chal Lade Re Bhaiya" (Revolver Rani)*	*2013*
50	*"Thaayein Kare Katta" (Revolver Rani)*	*2013*
51	*"Yaad Hai Yaa Bhulte" (Sameer)*	*2017*
52	*"Ye Jo, Jo Bhi Mar Gaya" (Sameer)*	*2017*
53	*"Yunhi Rastay Mai" (7 Din Mohabbat In)*	*2018*
54	*"Jigarwala Sirf Woh" (Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (Hindi dubbed)*	*2020*
55	*"Hunkara" (Shamshera)*	*2022*
56	*"Bholasa Mann Tha" (Sheeshmahal)*	*2024*
57	*"Hota Hai" (Sheeshmahal) (Composer)*	*2024*
58	*"Bhatki Raaton Ko" (Sheeshmahal)*	*2024*

*Complete Piyush Mishra Screenplay and dialogues*
1	*The Legend of Bhagat Singh (Dialogues)*	*2002*
2	*Yahaan (Screenplay,Dialogues)*	*2005*
3	*1971 (Screenplay)*	*2007*
4	*Ghajini (Dialogues)*	*2008*
5	*Lahore (Screenplay)*	*2010*
6	*Chittagong (Dialogues)*	*2011*
7	*Agneepath (Dialogues)*	*2012*
8	*Shamshera (Dialogues)*	*2022*

Conclusion Piyush Mishra's career is remarkable for its breadth and longevity. From his early theatre work in Delhi and training at the National School of Drama to his acclaimed performances and writing in Hindi cinema, he has established himself as much more than an actor. His contributions as a theatre artist, actor, lyricist, singer, playwright, screenwriter and music director have made him one of the most distinctive creative personalities in Indian entertainment. His continuing work, including Rahu Ketu in 2026, demonstrates the enduring relevance of his artistic talent.

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