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Piyush Mishra opens up on battle with alcoholism: ‘Not keeping check on it is the biggest regret of my life’ | Interview

Piyush Mishra opens up on battle with alcoholism: ‘Not keeping check on it is the biggest regret of my life’ | Interview

Singer-actor-writer Piyush Mishra battled alcoholism for nearly two decades, a struggle that began in the 1980s. Around 2005, he reached a turning point and chose to seek help with an aim to reclaim control over his life and career. Looking back, the multifaceted actor admits that letting alcohol take over his life remains his biggest regret. Piyush Mishra began his career in theatre and later made his film debut with Mani Ratnam’s Dil Se.. in 1998.(Instagram) On his biggest regret In an interview with Hindustan Times, Piyush took a walk down memory lane, revisiting the darker chapters of his life, from his prolonged struggle with alcohol to infidelity. Ask him about the biggest regret of his life and Piyush takes no time to mention “alcohol”. “The biggest regret is about alcohol. Had I not drowned my life in alcohol and had more control over it in the initial stage itself, I would have achieved bigger things in my life… Intoxication kills creativity. And that (alcoholism) was a big mistake of my life and continues to …

Six vans, Rs 2 lakh chefs, and 12 bodyguards: Piyush Mishra exposes Bollywood's ‘Ajeeb Sa Stardom’; calls Ranbir Kapoor a…

Six vans, Rs 2 lakh chefs, and 12 bodyguards: Piyush Mishra exposes Bollywood's ‘Ajeeb Sa Stardom’; calls Ranbir Kapoor a…

Piyush Mishra, an actor and lyricist, recently commented on the extensive entourages that numerous actors in the film industry have. During a conversation, Piyush confessed that he enjoys working in the South film industry because the actors there aren’t burdened by egos and don’t act superior as celebrities. He mentioned that actors in the Hindi film industry roam with 8 9 individuals and 12 security guards, which he considers excessive. Speaking to Curly Tales, Piyush said, “People live in hang-ups, they have a lot of tantrums. Their entourage is so long. Almost 8-9 people will come with them, they will walk with at least 12 bodyguards but why do you need these many bodyguards? You are a single person. Who is coming to kill you? I don’t mind this and it is not that it is not applicable to me. I have one assistant and one make-up artist and I don’t need anybody else after these two. What is the need for so many people one person is to drink with you. One is to …

Six vans, Rs 2 lakh chefs, and 12 bodyguards: Piyush Mishra exposes Bollywood's ‘Ajeeb Sa Stardom’; calls Ranbir Kapoor a…

Piyush Mishra exposes Bollywood’s ‘Ajeeb Sa Stardom’ in VIRAL remark, calls Ranbir Kapoor…

Piyush Mishra exposes Bollywood’s ‘Ajeeb Sa Stardom’ in VIRAL remark, calls Ranbir Kapoor… Piyush Mishra commented on Hindi film industry actors roaming with 8 9 associates and 12 bodyguards, which he considers excessive. Piyush Mishra, an actor and lyricist, recently commented on the extensive entourages that numerous actors in the film industry have. During a conversation, Piyush confessed that he enjoys working in the South film industry because the actors there aren’t burdened by egos and don’t act superior as celebrities. He mentioned that actors in the Hindi film industry roam with 8–9 individuals and 12 security guards, which he considers excessive. Speaking to Curly Tales, Piyush said, “People live in hang-ups, they have a lot of tantrums. Their entourage is so long. Almost 8-9 people will come with them, they will walk with at least 12 bodyguards but why do you need these many bodyguards? You are a single person. Who is coming to kill you? I don’t mind this and it is not that it is not applicable …

Piyush Mishra says Bollywood actors have ‘a lot of tantrums’ unlike South stars: ‘14 bodyguards, person to bring drinks’

Piyush Mishra says Bollywood actors have ‘a lot of tantrums’ unlike South stars: ‘14 bodyguards, person to bring drinks’

Recently, filmmakers like Karan Johar, Farah Khan and others complained about actors travelling with large entourages, which affects a film’s budget. Now, Bollywood actor Piyush Mishra has also weighed in on the issue, saying that people in the South industry have no such hang-ups, whereas in Bollywood, actors often have 12 bodyguards and 8–9 assistants. Piyush Mishra opened up about Bollywood actors’ starry tantrums.(Instagram) Piyush Mishra slams Bollywood actors for carrying a large entourage In a recent chat with Curly Tales, Piyush said that he enjoys working in the South because people there are warm and have no airs. Recalling his experience with S. Shankar on Indian 2, he said, “He is such a big director, but he came to introduce himself to me. I thought, such a big person, and he’s speaking so humbly. The culture there is amazing.” Piyush added that in Bollywood, people throw a lot of tantrums, adding, “Ajeeb sa stardom hai (There’s a strange kind of stardom). They have a lot of hang-ups. The actors have such a long entourage, …

’14 bodyguards, a person to bring drinks’: Piyush Mishra says Ranbir Kapoor a rare Bollywood star with no tantrums, industry living in ‘strange reality’ | Bollywood News

’14 bodyguards, a person to bring drinks’: Piyush Mishra says Ranbir Kapoor a rare Bollywood star with no tantrums, industry living in ‘strange reality’ | Bollywood News

Actor and lyricist Piyush Mishra recently weighed in on the large entourages that many actors in the film industry travel with. In a recent interaction, Piyush admitted that he loves working in the South film industry because their actors don’t live in hang-ups and don’t throw around their weight as stars. He spoke about actors in the Hindi film industry walking around with 8–9 people and 12 bodyguards, something he finds unnecessary. Speaking to Curly Tales, Piyush said, “People live in hangups, they have a lot of tantrums. Their entourage is so long. Almost 8-9 people will come with them, they will walk with at least 12 bodyguards but why do you need these many bodyguards? You are a single person. Who is coming to kill you? I don’t mind this and it is not that it is not applicable to me. I have one assistant and one make-up artist and I don’t need anybody else after these two. What is the need for so many people – one person is to drink with you. …

Azaad star Rasha Thadani shares BTS pictures from the sets; expresses gratitude for the love

Azaad star Rasha Thadani shares BTS pictures from the sets; expresses gratitude for the love

Raveena Tandon‘s daughter Rasha Thadani has made a promising acting debut with Azaad and the film has been getting a positive response from the audience. Well, the entire film cast and crew are busy celebrating success. The actress shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos and she thanked fans for their response. Also Read – Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency shatters records, becomes her biggest… Taking to her Instagram handle, Rasha Thadani wrote, ‘What a wild ride it’s been. The best years of my life. I couldn’t be more thankful for all the love I’ve been receiving for Janaki. Thankyou to those who watched and loved Azaad. Shooting for this film had been so special and completely irreplaceable. Thankyou for all the feedback as well, taking it into account, working on my craft and will work harder for the next endeavour. Lots of love, Rasha’. Also Read – Azaad early reviews: Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha Thadani manages to impress all with…, fans call her… Take a look at Rasha Thadani’s post The BTS pictures that Rasha shared on …

6 unconventional protagonists of Netflix movies who redefined the quintessential image of a Bollywood ‘hero’

6 unconventional protagonists of Netflix movies who redefined the quintessential image of a Bollywood ‘hero’

Gone are the days when a Bollywood hero was defined as macho or angry. His characteristics no longer need to fit the quintessential image of a hero as set over the years. Here’s a list of some unconventional protagonists from Netflix movies who, we feel, have redefined the traditional imagery of a Bollywood ‘hero.’   6 unconventional male protagonists that our favorite   1. Khel Khel Mein (2024)     Cast: Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Taapsee Pannu, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal IMDb Rating: 6.5/10 Release Year: 2024 Genre: Comedy Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Mein is undoubtedly one of his best comedy films. At the beginning of the movie, we are introduced to his character, Dr. Rishabh Malik, who initially comes across as a shady individual. One might assume him to be a liar and a rogue, but as the story unfolds, his emotional and fatherly side is revealed. A standout scene shows him maturely handling his daughter’s request to be with her boyfriend, showcasing what ideal parenting should look like.   2. Tamasha (2015)   …

Piyush Mishra takes a dig at ‘bitter’ industry veterans who criticise others: ‘Unka budhapa bahut kharab gaya hai’ | Bollywood

Piyush Mishra takes a dig at ‘bitter’ industry veterans who criticise others: ‘Unka budhapa bahut kharab gaya hai’ | Bollywood

Nov 08, 2024 12:36 PM IST Piyush Mishra recently spoke about film industry veterans who criticise others. He is known for his roles in Gulaal and Gangs of Wasseypur. Piyush Mishra is known for his unfiltered views on cinema, society and politics. The writer-actor minces no words in his critical views about the Hindi film industry. Piyush, in a recent interview with The Indian Express, said that he doesn’t believe in criticising his colleagues as veterans who did so are now facing the consequences. (Also read: Piyush Mishra on why he’s glad he didn’t do Salman Khan’s role in Maine Pyar Kiya: Couldn’t have handled the stardom) Piyush Mishra recently spoke about industry veterans who criticise their colleagues. Piyush Mishra on avoiding criticism Piyush, while speaking about voicing his honest opinion, stated, “Anurag Kashyap has a very good sense of cinema. People think we argue a lot before when we make our music, but it is actually not true. We argue very little. We have stopped surprising each other– when I give him a song, …

Manoj Bajpayee, Piyush Mishra look unrecognisable in this old theatre-drama video

Manoj Bajpayee, Piyush Mishra look unrecognisable in this old theatre-drama video

Image Source : VIDEO SNAPSHOT Manoj Bajpayee and Piyush Mishra old video goes viral A 33-year-old video is rapidly going viral on social media. Three critically acclaimed actors are seen performing a song for a theatre act on a stage. The lyrics of this song are, ‘Baat hai us rangili duniya ki jab main 17 baras ki thi…’. In this song, a female artist is dancing in the front and many male actors are dancing with her. Out of these artists, three actors have become big names in Bollywood. One has recently received the National Award, while the other two stars have also left their mark. Yes! These stars are none other than Manoj Bajpayee, Piyush Mishra and Rituraj Singh. For the unversed, these three stars were classmates at the National School of Drama and then also worked together in theatre.  The video goes viral from an old theatre play This video is of a 33-year-old iconic theatre featuring three critically acclaimed actors. The person seen in the blue shirt and jeans is Manoj Bajpayee,  …

Piyush Mishra’s Ballimaaraan band to go on India tour from November 9

Piyush Mishra’s Ballimaaraan band to go on India tour from November 9

New Delhi, Music band Ballimaaraan, led by singer-actor Piyush Mishra, will hit the roads on a four-month tour starting from November 9 in Kolkata, the group announced at a curtain raiser here on Monday. Piyush Mishra’s Ballimaaraan band to go on India tour from November 9 The band will travel across 15 Indian cities, including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Indore, Bhopal, Pune, Thane, Raipur, and Hyderabad. At the end of the “Udankhatola” tour, co-produced by Tamboo Entertainment and Thinking Hats, Mishra will launch his debut album of the same name. Speaking at the event, Mishra talked about the band, its process of making new songs and working as a family. “It’s not a band, it’s a family. Everybody in this band of 14 people sings with each other and for each other. It’s not just my band, it belongs to all of them. All the songs are written by everybody’s contribution and everybody has an equal right to say when I am not right and I accept that,” the 62-year-old said. The NSD-alumni is known for the …