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Sanjay Mishra

Sanjay Mishra

Actor/Actress
Known For
Actor/Actress
Born
6 October 1963
Birthplace
Darbhanga, Bihar, India
Nationality
Indian
Net Worth
₹40–45 Crore (reported estimate)
Active Since
1995

Personal Details

Real Name
Sanjay Mishra
Marital Status
Married
Education
National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Biography

Sanjay Mishra is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema and is widely admired for his range across comedy and serious drama. Born on 6 October 1963 in Darbhanga, Bihar, he graduated from the National School of Drama before moving to Mumbai. After early comic roles in films such as Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006) and the "Apple Singh" advertisements, he earned major critical acclaim for his leading performance in Aankhon Dekhi (2013), followed by memorable work in Masaan, Kaamyaab and Vadh. Married to Kiran Mishra, with two daughters, he is regarded as one of Hindi cinema's finest character actors and appears in the 2025 comedy Dhamaal 4.

Sanjay Mishra is an Indian actor who works in Hindi cinema and is widely admired for his range across comedy and serious drama. Born on 6 October 1963 in Darbhanga, Bihar, he graduated from the National School of Drama in New Delhi before moving to Mumbai. He first drew notice with comic roles in films such as Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006) and the "Apple Singh" segments on television, then earned critical acclaim for his leading performance in Aankhon Dekhi (2013). He has since delivered memorable work in Masaan, Ankhon Dekhi, Kaamyaab and Vadh, and appears in the 2025 comedy Dhamaal 4.

Physical Stats & More

Height
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight
70 kg (154 lbs)
Eye Colour
Black
Hair Colour
Black (Salt & Pepper)
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Trained At
National School of Drama

Early Life and Education

Sanjay Mishra was born on 6 October 1963 in Darbhanga, Bihar, and spent part of his upbringing in Varanasi and Kanpur, where his father worked. He completed his education before joining the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi, from which he graduated in 1989, training that shaped his naturalistic screen style.

Family

His father, Shambhu Nath Mishra, was a journalist with a news agency. Sanjay is married to Kiran Mishra, and the couple have two daughters, Pal and Lamha. He has spoken candidly in interviews about a difficult phase early in his career when he stepped away from films and ran a dhaba in Rishikesh before returning to acting.

Relationships & Affairs

Sanjay Mishra is married to Kiran Mishra, and the couple have two daughters, Pal and Lamha. He keeps his family life private and away from publicity, and there are no credible reports of any other relationships.

Early Career

Sanjay Mishra began on television with the sketch-comedy show Office Office and the "Apple Singh" advertisements, then moved into films with small but noticeable parts through the 1990s and 2000s. His comic timing made him a favourite in ensemble comedies such as Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), Dhamaal and All the Best.

Critical Recognition

His performance as an obsessive father in Rajat Kapoor's Aankhon Dekhi (2013) is regarded as a career landmark and won him wide critical praise. He followed it with acclaimed roles in Masaan (2015), Kaamyaab (2020) and Vadh (2022), establishing himself as one of Hindi cinema's finest character actors.

Recent Work

He continues to balance mainstream comedies with content-driven dramas, and appears in the 2025 comedy Dhamaal 4, reprising his place in the popular franchise.

Favourite Things

Hobbies
Cooking, Travelling, Reading
Signature Films
Aankhon Dekhi, Masaan, Kaamyaab, Vadh
Known For
Versatility across comedy and drama
Trained At
National School of Drama

Net Worth

Sanjay Mishra's net worth is reported by third-party sites at around ₹40–45 crore, an estimate rather than an officially confirmed figure. His income comes chiefly from acting fees across a long and prolific film career. He has not publicly disclosed his exact earnings.

Some Lesser Known Facts

  • He is a graduate of the National School of Drama, passing out in 1989.
  • During a low phase, he stepped away from acting and ran a dhaba in Rishikesh before making his comeback.
  • His breakout dramatic role came with Aankhon Dekhi (2013), directed by Rajat Kapoor.
  • He became a household face through the "Apple Singh" advertisements and the show Office Office.
  • He is equally at home in broad comedies and restrained, realistic dramas.
  • He appears in the 2025 comedy Dhamaal 4.

Known For

Awards & Recognition

Awards
Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (nomination)
2015

FAQs

Sanjay Mishra was born on 6 October 1963 in Darbhanga, Bihar, which makes him 61 years old in 2025.
Sanjay Mishra is married to Kiran Mishra, and the couple have two daughters, Pal and Lamha.
Sanjay Mishra is about 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall.
His net worth is reported at around ₹40–45 crore, though this is an unverified estimate drawn from his acting career.
He is a graduate of the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi, from which he passed out in 1989.
He is known for Golmaal, Aankhon Dekhi, Masaan, Kaamyaab and Vadh, and appears in Dhamaal 4 (2025).

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