Birthday Special: Sanjay Mishra’s Bollywood Debut and His Life’s Turning Points

Sanjay Mishra, a well-known name in the film industry, has delivered outstanding performances in numerous movies. Despite his comedic roles on screen, his life has been filled with challenges. There was a time when the actor abandoned everything and retreated to the mountains, a decision unknown even to his family. However, a famous film director changed his destiny. Sanjay Mishra was born on October 6, 1963, and is celebrating his 62nd birthday. He is 24 months, or 2 years, older than Salman Khan. Mishra’s journey in the film industry has been marked by struggles. Initially, he struggled with academics, but at his father’s insistence, he enrolled in the National School of Drama, where he surprisingly topped the entrance exam. After college, Mishra took up jobs in fields unrelated to acting, working as a photographer. His acting career began with a role in Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Oh Darling Yeh Hai India,’ where he played the ‘Harmonium Man.’ He also appeared in several TV shows.