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Actor Sanjay Mishra's life-changing omelette-making days
14 Jul
Summary
- Sanjay Mishra left acting after his father's death.
- He made omelettes at a Rishikesh dhaba for survival.
- His father's diary revealed feelings of humiliation.

Acclaimed actor Sanjay Mishra once contemplated leaving the film industry during a deeply personal and challenging phase of his life. The profound loss of his father left him emotionally shattered, leading him to abandon his acting career. Seeking solace, Mishra relocated to Rishikesh without a clear future plan.
During this difficult period, Mishra revealed he was recovering from a severe illness when his father passed away. He found himself making omelettes at a dhaba near the Ganga river in Rishikesh, accepting Rs 150 to wash 50 cups daily for his survival. This experience marked a significant shift in his life's perspective.
Further compounding his grief, Mishra discovered a painful note in his father's diary after his demise. The note indicated his father felt humiliated when Mishra lost his temper with fans outside a cinema hall while they were watching the film 'Aloo Chaat'.