1. Mishra grew up in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

2. He attended the National School of Drama in Delhi, graduating in 1986.

3. He started his career in Hindi theater in Delhi.

4. He wrote and directed plays as part of Act-1 Group from 1990–1995.

5. He has written many songs, including for Gangs of Wa?????, G????, * Lahore*, T??, and ??? ????.

6. He has also acted in many films.

7. He is also a playwright, musician, and screenwriter.

8. He has said that his family did not support his ???, so he would sometimes cut off his own veins or harm himself in protest.

9. He has said that he has experienced sexual harassment.

10. He has said that he has a fact-fiction autobiography, which balances facts with fiction.