“I had a talent for copying the signatures of dignitaries like Indira Gandhi, Amitabh Bachchan and so on. So, I wanted to become someone whom people would ask for autographs.”

Indian actor in Hindi cinema and television

Sanjay Mishra is an Indian actor working mainly in Hindi cinema and television. He is known for a career that has brought him repeated critical recognition, including two Filmfare Critics Awards for Best Actor and a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for Ankhon Dekhi in 2015 and for Vadh in 2022. He also received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Bhakshak, released in 2024. His recognition comes from performances rather than any single role, with awards pointing to a sustained presence in film and television.