
Sanjay Mishra
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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.
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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.
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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.
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