Actor-writer Piyush Mishra has candidly shared his long struggle with alcoholism, describing it as a deeply consuming phase that affected both his personal and professional life.
In a recent conversation, he reflected on how addiction gradually takes hold, often without the individual fully recognising its severity.
Piyush maintained that he never let alcohol interfere directly with his work, staying away from drinking on set, but his struggle took a visible toll on his personal life and relationships.
He admitted to doing many things while drunk that later made him feel regretful, including making inappropriate and obscene phone calls to women, which he wouldn't even remember the next morning.
A turning point came in 2009, when he suffered a brain stroke that forced him to confront his condition more seriously.
Since then, he has worked towards managing his addiction through spiritual practices like Vipassana, which he says helped reduce his cravings.
Piyush's latest work includes a comedy film Rahu Ketu, a psychological thriller Crazxy, and Azaad, reflecting his continued presence in diverse roles across mainstream and experimental cinema.
