P. K. Mishra was an Indian poet and film lyricist best known for writing Hindi lyrics for popular South Indian films dubbed into Hindi. He gained widespread recognition for his work on Roja (1992), composed by A. R. Rahman. His memorable songs include “Dil Hai Chhota Sa” and “Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyara Hai.” His lyrics helped bring the music of South Indian cinema to a wider Hindi-speaking audience.
P. K. Mishra was born on 13 January 1943 in Sujangarh, Rajasthan, India. He began his career as a film lyricist in the early 1990s and became known for adapting songs into Hindi while preserving their emotional appeal and musical flow.
His collaboration with music composer A. R. Rahman on Roja brought him significant recognition. He subsequently wrote lyrics for several Hindi-dubbed films, including Humse Hai Muqabala, Bombay, Hindustani and other film projects. He also worked with composers such as Ilaiyaraaja and contributed to the popularity of Hindi versions of South Indian film songs. P. K. Mishra passed away in Chennai in December 2008. He is remembered for his contribution to Indian film music and for writing songs that remain popular with listeners. Full Name: P. K. Mishra Profession: Poet and Film Lyricist Date of Birth: 13 January 1943 Birthplace: Sujangarh, Rajasthan, India Date of Death: 19 December 2008 Place of Death: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Years Active: 1992–2008 Notable Songs: “Dil Hai Chhota Sa,” “Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyara Hai” Notable Film: Roja