[3] He was a gold medalist in cinematography from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.

[2] Mishra debuted in the Odia film industry as an actor through Ulka in 1981.

[4] Later he did the cinematography, wrote the screenplay, worked as an editor, and composed music for some Odia films.

Some successful movies like 'Chaka Akhi Sabu Dekhuchi', 'Asuchi Mo Kalia Suna', 'Pua Mora Kala Thakura', 'Hari Bhai Harena' and 'Jibana Mrutyu' are directed by Raju Mishra.

[4] Mishra died on 2 November 2020 due to cardiac arrest at the age of 72.