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Sanjay Mishra Wins First National Award After Overcoming Dhaba Struggles And Rohit Shetty's Comeback
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News18•06-10-2026, 04:02
Sanjay Mishra Wins First National Award After Overcoming Dhaba Struggles And Rohit Shetty's Comeback
- •Actor Sanjay Mishra studied at the prestigious National School of Drama and made his film debut with 'Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!'.
- •Following the devastating death of his father, Mishra quit acting and moved to Rishikesh to work at a simple dhaba making omelets.
- •Director Rohit Shetty persuaded him to return to cinema, casting him in the film 'All The Best' and reviving his career.
- •After a 30-year career in the film industry, Mishra won his first National Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing a photojournalist in 'Bhakshak'.
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Sanjay Mishra suffered a deep emotional breakdown following the passing of his father, prompting him to completely distance himself from the glitz and glamour of Mumbai to live an anonymous life in Rishikesh.
Film director Rohit Shetty persuaded Sanjay Mishra to make a comeback to cinema and cast him in the film 'All The Best'.
Sanjay Mishra won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 72nd National Film Awards for his role as a photojournalist in the Hindi crime drama film 'Bhakshak'.
