13 Facts About Neelesh Misra

Neelesh Misra was born on 4 May 1973 and is an Indian journalist, author, radio storyteller, scriptwriter and lyricist.

Neelesh Misra hosted Yaadon Ka IdiotBox on BIG FM 92.7.

Neelesh Misra is co-founder and editor of Gaon Connection, a rural newspaper.

Neelesh Misra is working on "The Neelesh Misra Show" on Red FM 93.5 and "Kahaani Express" on Saavn.

Neelesh Misra was born in Lucknow and brought up in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

Neelesh Misra's travels have taken him from the rebel heartlands of Kashmir to Naxalite-dominated areas of central and eastern India, to the faraway north-east which is home to some of the world's longest-running insurgencies.

Neelesh Misra has written five books, including The Absent State, which he co-wrote with Rahul Pandita.

Neelesh Misra started his career as a Bollywood lyricist when while researching for a book in Mumbai, he met director Mahesh Bhatt, which led to his debut song Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai for Jism, this was followed by hit songs like Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai for Woh Lamhe and went on write over 20 songs in over 15 films.

Neelesh Misra was the creative director, singer and songwriter in the India's first writer-led band Called Nine, with singer Shilpa Rao and composer Amartya Rahut, working with traditional Indian craft of Qissa Goi.

Neelesh Misra's blog contains his experiences during his days as senior roving editor, his thoughts on various issues, and the poems he has written.

Since Nov 2018, he hosts The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra show on Youtube.

Neelesh Misra married Nidhi Razdan, a news anchor and editor, in 2005.

Neelesh Misra married Yamini Neelesh Misra in 2008 and they had a daughter.