In 1991, Sanjay Mishra enrolled at the prestigious National School of Drama in New Delhi, aspiring to build a career in films. He made his debut with the 1995 release Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India, starring Shah Rukh Khan. Over the years, Mishra has appeared in numerous iconic films that are now considered classics of Indian cinema, including Dil Se, Bunty Aur Babli, Apna Sapna Money Money, Ankhon Dekhi, Miss Tanakpur Hazir Ho, and more.