Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Piyush Mishra on Art, Life, and Memoir
Piyush Mishra is a famous artist who has worked in many fields like acting, writing, and singing.
He recently wrote a book about his life called 'Tumhari Aukaat Kya Hai, Piyush Mishra?'
which was first in Hindi and then translated to English.
In an interview, he talked about how he never likes to be idle because he believes that not working is like being dead.
He also shared that he has learned to be less rebellious and more peaceful in the last few years.
Mishra is worried about AI taking over art and says he won't use it.
He gave advice to young artists to keep working and not be still.
He also talked about his famous songs and how they were received by people.
Piyush Mishra, at 61, has a long career in art, including acting, writing, and singing.
His memoir, 'Tumhari Aukaat Kya Hai, Piyush Mishra?', was first published in Hindi in 2023 and later translated into English by HarperCollins.
Mishra wrote the memoir in the third person to avoid glorifying himself, using an alter-ego named Santap Trivedi.
He believes that not working is like being dead and advises young artists to keep moving and creating.
Mishra is concerned about AI's impact on art and has decided not to use it in his work.
- Who
- Piyush Mishra, a 61-year-old actor, writer, poet, lyricist, singer, and composer
- What
- A conversation about his memoir, art, life, and views on AI in cinema and music
- When
- The memoir was first published in Hindi in 2023, with the English translation released later
- Where
- The conversation took place with CNBC TV18
- Why
- To share his experiences, thoughts on art, and his memoir's journey
- Age
- 61
- Profession
- Actor, Writer, Poet, Lyricist, Singer, Composer
- Memoir Title
- Tumhari Aukaat Kya Hai, Piyush Mishra?
- Memoir Publication Year
- 2023
- Memoir Translation
- English by HarperCollins
- Alter Ego in Memoir
- Santap Trivedi
- Notable Works
- Aarambh, Ik Bagal, Duniya, Sheher Hamara Sota Hai, Husna