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Early Life & Education

Born Priyakant Sharma on 13 January 1963 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh; later changed his name to Piyush Mishra

Raised in Sambhal, grew up under the care of his aunt, and attended Carmel Convent and JC Mills schools in Gwalior

Joined the National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi, and graduated in 1986. At NSD, he performed in Hamlet under Fritz Bennewitz

Theatre Career

Began in Delhi theatre post-NSD, where he wrote, directed, and acted in numerous plays.

Known for solo performances like An Evening with Piyush Mishra and works in adaptations, including Court Martial and Accidental Death of an Anarchist.

Film & Screenwriting

Moved to Mumbai in 2002; first gained acclaim as an actor in Maqbool (2003) and later in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).

Notable film contributions include roles in Dil Se (1998), Gulaal (playing and composing songs), Pink (2016), Rockstar, Tamasha, and Happy Bhag Jayegi, among others.

Lyricist & Musical Contributions

Wrote lyrics and composed music for films such as Black Friday (song: “Arre Ruk Ja Re Bandeh”), Gulaal (“Aarambh Hai Prachand”), Gangs of Wasseypur (“Ik Bagal”), and the Coke Studio track “Husna”

His unique musical style stems from reluctance to bend to commercial cinema molds; he writes longhand and pairs poetry with music in his band Ballimaaraan

Web & Theatre Projects

Acted in the legal thriller series Illegal: Justice, Out of Order (seasons 1–3)

Continues to contribute to theatre through touring his plays like Wo Ab Bhi Pukarta Hai and Gagan Damama Bajyo, and performs professionally with Ballimaaraan.

Writing & Personal Projects

Released an autobiographical novel Hamlet Kabhi Bombay Nahi Gaya urf Tumhari Aukaat Kya Hai Piyush Mishra, mixing fact with fiction to offer an unconventional memoir

Personal Life & Recognition

Married to Priya Narayanan (architect) since 1995; father of two sons, Josh and Jai

Known for his powerful deep voice, intense performances, and versatile artistic expression across theatre, film, music, and writing.

In summary

Piyush Mishra is a prolific figure in Indian arts—equally adept at acting, lyric writing, composing, playwriting, and directing. From gritty roles in mainstream cinema to soulful music and heartfelt theatre, he defies conventional boundaries and remains an influential voice in contemporary storytelling.