Sanjay Mishra was devastated by his father’s demise, left Mumbai and reached Rishikesh; Gave new direction to life again by working at a dhaba

New Delhi .Bollywood’s talented actor Sanjay Mishra is today known for his natural acting style and powerful characters, but there was a period in his life when personal sorrow and health related challenges completely shook him. In an old interview, he had told that soon after recovering from a serious illness, his father’s death affected him mentally so much that he distanced himself from acting for some time and left Mumbai and went to Rishikesh in search of peace.

Sanjay Mishra had told that at one time his health had become very bad. During treatment, he underwent major surgery and had to face health problems for a long time. He said that just as he was beginning to recover, his father passed away. This double blow broke him to the core and he started feeling that he needed to stay away from the hectic life for some time.

In this mental state, he reached Rishikesh, where he decided to live a normal life. He told that he started working at a dhaba situated on the banks of Ganga. There he used to do simple tasks like making omelettes as well as cleaning utensils. In return, he got a wage of about Rs 150 per day. According to him, at that time, mental peace and spiritual peace were more important than money, the search for which had taken him there.

The actor also recalled that during his illness, doctors had informed his family about his critical condition. He was slowly recovering after the difficult operation, but the news of his father’s demise soon after being discharged from the hospital left him deeply shocked. He also mentioned the last conversation he had with his father and admitted that he still remembers some of the things said at that time. This experience proved to be the most emotional and difficult period of his life.

Sanjay Mishra said that to get out of mental stress, he goes to spiritual places from time to time. He believes that being with himself for some time and understanding life by staying away from the crowd helps him maintain mental balance. He told that at such times he sometimes keeps distance from the phone so that he can completely concentrate on his thoughts.

Today Sanjay Mishra is counted among the most reliable actors of Hindi cinema. His acting in films and OTT platforms is constantly appreciated. His characters in films like Golmaal, Dhamaal, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Vadh and many others have been extremely popular among the audience. Despite going through struggle, illness and personal sorrows, he created a distinct identity on the basis of his acting. His life journey is considered an example of the fact that even after difficult circumstances, a new beginning can be made with the help of patience, hard work and self-confidence.