
Sanjay Mishra
Actor
Sanjay Mishra, born on October 6, 1963, is a renowned Indian actor celebrated for his work in Hindi and Telugu cinema, as well as television. A graduate of the National School of Drama, he began his acting career in 1995 with "Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!" No...
Sanjay Mishra Bio
Full Name | Sanjay Mishra |
Nick Name | Chandan |
Profession | Actor |
Height (approx.) | 5’ 7” |
Weight (approx.) | 72 kg |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | White |
Date Of Birth | Thursday, 01 Jan 1970 |
Age | 55 |
Birthplace | Darbhanga, Bihar |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Hometown | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Kiran Mishra |
Parents:
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Father
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Shambhu Nath Mishra
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Mother
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Unknown
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Siblings: | Sumit Mishra (Brother), Meenal Mishra (Sister) |
Children | Pal Mishra , Lamha Mishra |
Net Worth | ~15 MN USD (RS 124cr) |
Quotes: |
“ Acting is not just a profession, it’s a way of life for me.“ “ Failures teach you more than success ever can.“ “ Every character I play is a reflection of people I’ve met in real life.“ “ Comedy is serious business—it’s harder to make people laugh than cry.“ |
Awards: |
Filmfare Critics Award (2015)
Zee Cine Award (2016)
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October 6, 1963
Shukla in the sitcom Office Office and as "Apple Singh" in ESPN commercials
Did You Know
Favourite Things
Food | Dal pitha, Bihari food, |
Beverage | White Pumpkin Juice |
Outfit | Simple outfit |
Trivias
- Sanjay Mishra is an alumnus of the National School of Drama and graduated in 1989, where he was considered a topper in his batch
- On his first day shooting the TV series Chanakya (1991), he needed over 20 takes, and the director left him with an assistant to rehearse
- He became a household name as "Apple Singh" during the 1999 Cricket World Cup for ESPN Star Sports, a quirky character in popular commercials
- Mishra once quit acting and worked at a roadside dhaba (eatery) after personal setbacks, before returning to the industry
- He played the lead in India’s first POV (point-of-view) film, Rakkhosh, a unique experiment in Hindi cinema