Piyush Mishra Says He Confessed Extra-Marital Affairs To Wife, Broke Down: ‘Took Me 15 Years…’

Actor, singer and writer Piyush Mishra has opened up about his personal life and marriage, revisiting a difficult phase marked by emotional distance, infidelity and self-realisation. Drawing from his memoir Tumhari Auqaat Kya Hai, Piyush Mishra, the actor spoke candidly about how time and introspection reshaped his understanding of relationships.

‘I Am A Good Husband Now’

In a recent conversation, Piyush admitted that he wasn’t always the partner he should have been.

“Now I am a good husband; I wasn’t earlier. Back then, I wasn’t responsible at all, and marriage is a very big responsibility,” he said, reflecting on how his perspective on love has evolved over the years.

He explained that while love in youth is often instinctive, it takes on a deeper

meaning with time. According to him, love eventually becomes about companionship and growing old together.

A Late Realisation

The actor made a striking admission about how long it took him to truly acknowledge his marriage.

“It took me nearly 10–15 years to realise that she is my wife. Before that, she was just a woman who had my children, cooked for me, and took care of the house. I had no feelings beyond that,” he said.

Piyush added that he once lived in an emotionally detached state, describing himself as “very dry” and “antisocial.” It was only after practising Vipassana that he began to develop empathy and emotional awareness.

His Wife’s Unwavering Commitment

Speaking about his wife, Priya, Piyush credited her strength and resilience for holding their marriage together.

“She loved me. She had run away from home for me and married me against her parents’ wishes… She said she would never leave me,” he shared, acknowledging the sacrifices she made.

“It was her greatness that she stayed with me. Today I understand it. I am fortunate,” he added.

Coming Clean About His Mistakes

Piyush also revealed that he eventually confessed everything to his wife, including his extra-marital relationships.

“When I realised my mistakes, I told her everything. We were both crying, and we embraced each other. After that, we felt lighter,” he said, describing the moment as a turning point in their relationship.

The conversation, he noted, strengthened their bond and helped them move forward with honesty.

A Shared Journey Of Healing

The actor emphasised that both he and his wife were navigating personal struggles during that phase.

“It wasn’t just about me. We both needed to improve our lives. It took years to finally say everything we had been holding back,” he said.

According to him, it took nearly five to six years for them to reach a point where they could openly confront their truths. Once they did, it helped them rebuild their relationship on a stronger foundation.

Piyush Mishra married architect Priya Narayanan in 1995. The couple have two sons, Josh and Jai.