Neelesh Misra

Neelesh Misra is an Indian journalist, author, radio storyteller, scriptwriter and lyricist. Most known for his radio show, Yaadon Ka IdiotBox on BIG FM 92. 7. He is co-founder-editor of Gaon Connection, India’s rural newspaper.

About Neelesh Misra in brief

Summary Neelesh MisraNeelesh Misra is an Indian journalist, author, radio storyteller, scriptwriter and lyricist. Most known for his radio show, Yaadon Ka IdiotBox on BIG FM 92. 7. He is co-founder-editor of Gaon Connection, India’s rural newspaper. He has written five books, including the well received The Absent State. In 2012, he co-wrote the screenplay for Salman Khan starrer, Ek Tha Tiger, along with film’s director Kabir Khan.

He was the creative director, singer and songwriter in the India’s first writer-led band, Band Called Nine, with singer Shilpa Rao and composer Amartya Rahut, working with traditional Indian craft of Qissa Goi. His blog contains his experiences during his days as senior roving editor, his thoughts on various issues, and the poems he has written.