[1] Born in Paralakhemundi, Mishra was exposed to and developed an inclination towards classical Odissi music at a very young age.
Later, he acquired training and proficiency in Odissi, Hindustani and Carnatic styles of playing the violin.
In All India Radio Cuttack, he came under the influence of Singhari Shyamsundar Kar, Kashinath Pujapanda, Balakrushna Dash and others.
He teamed up with Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia to score music for Hindi and Odia films.
He teamed up with Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and scored music for many Hindi and Odia films .