If everything had gone well, there would have been no love in Maine Pyaar Kiya or Salman Khan.
New Delhi:
There are many celebs in Bollywood who have taken many years to make their mark. Some had to struggle for many years while some wasted many years of their career due to alcoholism. But it is said that where talent can be hidden? At the age of 49, the actor got a new identity in his career with the cult classic film. You might be wondering which actor we are talking about, so let us tell you who he is. The person we are talking about is not only a great actor but also a singer and lyricist. Yes, we are talking about Piyush Mishra. Piyush Mishra travels all over the world for his concerts. The actor found his true identity at the age of 50. He talked about his career in an interview.
Alcohol wasted 20 years
Piyush Mishra talked about his career in an interview. He said he started drinking in the 80s and wasted 20 years of his career due to this addiction. He said- ‘During this phase I did many theaters in Delhi. Apart from this, he did small roles in films like Dil Se, Black Friday and Gulal. Due to which I came into the public eye. However, he also missed out on many big films during that time. One of which I liked was Salman Khan’s. Before Salman Khan, Piyush Mishra was offered Maine Pyaar Kiya but he refused to act in it, after which the film fell into Salman’s lap.
Fortunes changed with Gangs of Wasseypur
Piyush Mishra started getting roles in big films from Rockstar. He was then seen in Gangs of Wasseypur and his entire career changed. He rose to fame after Gangs of Wasseypur. Piyush Mishra was almost 50 years old when he found success. His career changed completely at this stage of his age.