Piyush Mishra on Music, Theatre & Truth | The Music Podcast

We’re excited to host Piyush Mishra, one of India’s most celebrated and versatile artists, in this exclusive podcast episode! A powerhouse talent in acting, songwriting, composing, and writing, Piyush has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema and theater. From unforgettable performances in Gulaal and Gangs of Wasseypur to iconic tracks like Aarambh Hai Prachand and Husna on MTV Coke Studio, his artistry continues to inspire. A National School of Drama graduate, Piyush's journey spans decades of excellence in theater, music, and literature. We also dive into his acclaimed memoir, Kuch Ishq Kiya Kuch Kaam Kiya, uncovering rare insights into his life, craft, and unfiltered views on cinema, politics, and society. EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Join us for an inspiring conversation with Piyush Mishra, one of India’s most versatile and honest artists. In this episode, Piyush shares his unique approach to music, theater, and life, offering insights into his Udankhatola tour, live performances with his band, and iconic tracks like The Whiskey Song and Main Nahi Manta. He opens up about individuality, staying true to oneself, and his deep connection with spirituality, including his transformative Vipassana experiences. Known for his raw honesty, Piyush discusses his journey of self-discovery, his philosophy on acting, and his refusal to conform to Bollywood’s norms. Discover his thoughts on ego, the role of life experiences in songwriting, and how personal struggles, like his first true love, inspire his timeless music. Piyush also reflects on working with A.R. Rahman and his minimalist approach to Bollywood. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation filled with music, wisdom, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of India’s finest creative minds! EPISODE CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Precap + Disclaimer 01:50 - Guest Intro. 03:45 - The Real Piyush Mishra 05:52 - About 'Udankhatola Tour' 10:55 - The Whiskey Song + Diljit Dosanjh Controversy 17:06 - Breaking Stereotypes in Live Shows 21:39 - On being Original & Individualistic 27:40 - Meditation & Vipassana 31:10 - His love for Acting! 34:22 - What does he want to talk about? 39:14 - His Creative Process 43:47 - Husna & Aarambh Hai Prachand songs 47:41 - Dealing with Rejection 51:02 - Theatre provides a lot! 52:49 - Dream Collab with A R Rahman! 57:58 - Meaning of 'Ishq' over the years 01:01:49 - Are experiences important when writing? 01:05:26 - Biggest Learning of his life! 01:10:56 - His Routine and Discipline 01:12:03 - The Many Happy Memories! 01:14:36 - His time at National School of Drama 01:17:51 - His Team 01:19:21 - Special Guest Joins - Rahul Gandhi 01:21:56 - Artist Checklist for Managers 01:24:47 - The Band - Ballimaaraan + Tour Statistics 01:30:39 - About his Young Audience 01:34:01 - The New Skill Piyush wants to acquire! 01:37:05 - BTS of the Band 01:38:21 - #AskTheGuest 01:48:25 - Change in the Industry 01:51:18 - His Legacy 01:53:18 - Thank You! 01:54:52 - Behind-the-scenes Show some love! Hit the Like, Share, and Subscribe buttons for The Music Podcast! Your thoughts matter, drop them in the comments. Share your Wishlist for upcoming guests or the questions you'd like your favourite guests to answer. Connect with us at [email protected]. Your feedback makes our podcast journey even more exciting! Join The Music podcast Community now. _ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The Music Podcast YT Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@_TheMusicPodcast_ _ Host - Tarsame Mittal Guest – Piyush Mishra + Rahul Gandhi Manager - Kamlesh Kalyani Audio Credits: Dialogue Editor, Mix and Master by Nikhil Bhagwat Producer - Vinita Sabberwal Business Head - Dimple Mehta THE CREW – CONTENT TEAM - Abhineet Mandal, Janice Fernandes Head of Production – Sahil Choubey Post Production - Srinivas Rao, Ashutosh Surendra Kharunkar, Piyush Rajpoot Content Researcher – Princy Surana