Sanjay Mishra: From Early Struggles to Bollywood Success and the Role of Rohit Shetty

Sanjay Mishra, celebrated for his roles in numerous films, faced considerable adversity in his personal life. The actor, who often brings laughter to the screen, has had a life filled with difficulties. There was a period when he left everything behind and went to the mountains, a secret even from his family. His career began with a role in a Shah Rukh Khan film. Sanjay Mishra was born on October 6, 1963, and is now 62 years old. He is two years older than Salman Khan. After completing his education, Sanjay Mishra worked in various fields unrelated to acting. He took on jobs such as a photographer. However, he eventually pursued acting and faced numerous rejections in Bollywood. His first role came in Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Oh Darling Yeh Hai India,’ where he played the ‘Harmonium Man.’ He also appeared in several TV shows. A turning point arrived when he found himself facing financial hardship, even struggling to pay rent. Concurrently, his health deteriorated, prompting his doctor to advise him to take a break from work. Following his recovery, he aimed to refocus on his career, but his father’s death deeply affected him, leading him to quit acting. He began working at a ढाबा (roadside eatery) in Rishikesh, earning a monthly salary of 150 rupees.