| Piyush Mishra Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4½ in |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 13, 1963 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Priya Narayanan |
Piyush Mishra is an Indian actor, singer, screenwriter, lyricist, and music director who has given unforgettable performances in films like Dil Se.. (1998), Maqbool (2003), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Rockstar (2011), Tamasha (2015), etc. He has more than 50k followers on Twitter, more than 300k followers on Instagram, more than 500k followers on Facebook, and more than 100k subscribers on YouTube.
Born Name
Priyakant Sharma
Nick Name
Piyush Mishra
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Singer, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Music Director
Genre
Soundtrack
Instruments
Vocals, Harmonium
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 4½ in or 164 cm
Weight
67 kg or 147.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Piyush has dated –
- Priya Narayanan (1995-Present) – The Gulaal (2009) actor fell in love with Priya Narayanan after meeting her in 1992 and the two exchanged wedding vows in 1995. Priya, an architect by profession, welcomed sons Josh Mishra and Jai Mishra with Piyush.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair has turned ‘Gray’ due to his advancing age.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Often wears a beret
Religion
Hinduism
Piyush Mishra Favorite Things
- Actor – Om Puri
- Poem – Parchayiyan by Sahir Ludhianvi
- Singer – Kishore Kumar
- Writer – Saadat Hasan Manto
Source – TheBetterIndia.com
Piyush Mishra Facts
- He was adopted by his paternal aunt Taradevi Mishra since his parents had serious financial problems. He legally changed his name to Piyush Mishra in class 10 as an act of rebellion.
- Piyush has admitted to being an alcoholic and womanizer during his struggling days. Nevertheless, he overcame his demons with the help of rehab and meditation.
- He has penned the lyrics of fan-favorite songs like Aarambh Hai Prachand from Gulaal (2009), Dil Haara from Tashan (2008), Arre Ruk Ja Re Bandeh from Black Friday (2004), and Ik Bagal from Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 (2012), etc.
- Piyush was initially offered Salman Khan‘s leading role of Prem Choudhary in Maine Pyar Kiya (1989).
Featured Image by Piyush Mishra / Instagram
