Actor, lyricist, and singer Piyush Mishra is known for his powerful acting roles in films like Tamasha and Gangs of Wasseypur. He is also known for penning powerful lyrics for various songs in Bollywood. But as an outsider, Mishra says that he never faced nepotism.
In his interview with Hindustan Times, the actor said, “Personally, nepotism never harmed me. I entered the industry after my prime (youth) ended. I did what I wanted to, I did a lot of work. I was never affected by nepotism. No Kapoor or Khan family came in my way. For me, nepotism does not really exist, and even if it does, it has not harmed me yet. But yes, there goondaism in the industry. Dadagiri hai (sic).”
He added, “Huge stars and writers want newcomers to first pay their respect to them and then work. It depends on you – whether you want to pay respects or simply go ahead with your work. I was not ready (for bowing down) so I continued working in my own way. When I found something amiss or not according to my preference, I would just leave.”
The actor was recently seen in the Sony Liv Original web series JL50, in which he played the role of a scientist who discovers time travel.
