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Sanjay Mishra Credits Directors for His Performances in Film Promotions

Actor Sanjay Mishra, during promotions for 'Vadh 2', emphasized that a director deserves significant credit for an actor's on-screen performance, as they shape the character's portrayal. He explained that he fully surrenders to the director's vision, comparing actors to colors on a director's canvas. Mishra also revealed drawing from his own childhood observations of his father's struggles to inform his character. The film, a crime drama and spiritual sequel to 'Vadh', reunites him with Neena Gupta and is set for release in February 2026.

Key Points: Sanjay Mishra on Director's Role in Actor's Performance

  • Credits director for performance
  • Draws from personal life for role
  • 'Vadh 2' is spiritual sequel
  • Reunites with Neena Gupta
  • Theatrical release in 2026
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Sanjay Mishra says, a lot of credit for actor's performance goes to director

Actor Sanjay Mishra says a director's vision shapes performances, discussing his role in 'Vadh 2' with Neena Gupta. Releasing Feb 2026.

"We are the colors of the directors... the director uses them wisely to paint the canvas of a film. - Sanjay Mishra"

Mumbai, Feb 2

Actor Sanjay Mishra, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film 'Vadh 2', has said that he fully surrendered to the vision of the director.

The actor spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, and shared that while people often laud him for his performances, a lot of credit for it goes to a director, who chose to portray him a certain way.

He told IANS, "I have left a lot to the director. We are the colors of the directors, with this color, a bit of Neena ji's, a bit of me, a bit of some other character, the director uses them wisely to paint the canvas of a film. My father's name is Shambhunath Mishra, and at that time, I was sensitive, I was intelligent, I used to see things, that how there was this Diwali, and you belong to that class, in which you have been given INR 1000 salary. Four children, the house, the family, you have to run everything. I have seen that life, a lot from there has gone into my character".

He further mentioned, "If you have seen 'Vadh', Shambhunath knows how to stay quiet in front of Manju, he knows how much he has to speak in front of her. Now that's the choice of a director. We are nothing, we have also been shown in a bad way, and our performances have turned out to be bad. If you show us in a good way, if you give us a chance to show, then we can add value to it".

Meanwhile, 'Vadh 2' serves as a thematic or "spiritual" sequel to the 2022 film 'Vadh' and reunites Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta in new, intense roles that promise fresh emotional stakes and moral complexity. The film is a crime drama directed and written by Jaspal Singh Sandhu and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under Luv Films.

The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 6, 2026.

- IANS

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Aman W
He's absolutely right. A good director can extract a great performance from even an average actor, while a bad director can make a great actor look terrible. The example of his father's life influencing his acting is so real. That's the beauty of Indian cinema - it draws from real struggles.
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Rohit P
Respect for Sanjay Mishra ji! He always brings such depth to his characters. The first Vadh was brilliant. Can't wait to see what he and Neena Gupta ma'am do in the sequel. Hope it gets a good release and doesn't get lost among the big commercial films.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate his sentiment, I feel he's being too modest. A director provides the vision, but it's the actor who brings it to life with their craft. His performances in films like 'Ankhon Dekhi' were phenomenal because of *his* skill. The credit should be shared more equally.
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Karthik V
"We are the colors of the directors" - what a beautiful way to put it! This is the kind of wisdom you get from artists who have lived a life. His mention of his father's salary of 1000 rupees during Diwali... that hits home for so many middle-class Indian families. More power to him!
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Neha E
True teamwork makes a film successful. Glad he highlighted this. Also, February 2026 is so far away! 😅 But if it means they are taking time to perfect it, then it's worth the wait. The combination of Mishra sir and Neena Gupta is always a treat.

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