Dinesh Lal Yadav, famously known as Nirahua, is a multifaceted personality in the Bhojpuri entertainment industry. He’s a singer, actor, producer, and TV presenter, enjoying immense popularity across various regions.
Wiki/Biography
Dinesh Lal Yadav was born on February 2, 1979 (age 45 as of 2024), in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He completed his intermediate (12th) examination from the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education in 1997.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’6″
- Weight (approx.): 65 kg
- Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 38″, Waist 30″, Biceps 13″
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Wife
He hails from the renowned Birha family of Ghazipur and belongs to the Yadav community, categorized as Other Backward Class (OBC) in Uttar Pradesh. His father is Kumar Yadav, and his mother is Chandrajyoti Yadav. He has a brother, Pravesh Lal Yadav, and two cousins: Vijay Lal Yadav (“Birha Samrat”), a famous Birha singer, and Pyare Lal Yadav (Kaviji), a well-known lyricist and writer. He married Mansha Devi in 2000 and they have two sons, Amit and Aaditya, and a daughter, Aditi.
Film Career
Dinesh Lal Yadav began his acting journey with a supporting role in “Chalat Musafir Moh Liyo Re (2006)” alongside Kalpana Patowary and Sunil Chhaila Bihari. His breakthrough came with the lead role in “Nirahua Rikshawala (2008),” a massive box office success, alongside Pakhi Hegde. His singing debut was with “Nirahua Phir Se Aail Ba Darbar E Mai,” followed by popular hits like “Budhwa Mein Dum Ba” and “Malai Khaye Budwa” in 2001. He’s delivered many successful films, including “Nirahua Hindustani (2014),” “Patna Se Pakistan (2015),” “Nirahua Hindustani 2 (2017),” “Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi (2016),” and “Border (2018).” He also made his digital debut with the Bhojpuri web series “Hero Vardiwala” in 2019.
Political Career
Dinesh Lal Yadav is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He joined in March 2019 in Lucknow, in the presence of Yogi Adityanath. He contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Azamgarh constituency but lost. However, he won the Azamgarh Lok Sabha bypoll in June 2022, defeating Dharmendra Yadav of the Samajwadi Party. He subsequently contested again in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections but lost to Dharmendra Yadav.
Controversies
Several controversies have surrounded Dinesh Lal Yadav’s career. One involved criticism of the film “Border (2018),” where a reporter alleged that the film’s success was partly due to the unavailability of tickets for another movie. Another controversy involved an alleged incident with an air hostess while traveling to the Bhojpuri Film Festival in London in 2017. A third controversy occurred on the set of Bigg Boss Season 6, involving a conflict with Imam A Siddique.
Awards
- Best Actor Award in BIFA for Nirahua Hindustani (2015)
- Bharti Samman Award from the Uttar Pradesh Government
Net Worth/Salary
In 2019, Dinesh Lal Yadav’s net worth was reported as ?6 crore. His per-film fee was reportedly around ?40 lakh.
Assets/Properties
The following table details his assets based on his 2019 Lok Sabha election affidavit:
| Asset Type | Description | Value (?) |
|---|---|---|
| Movable | Cash | 50,000 |
| Bank Deposit | 3,38,000 | |
| Bonds, Debentures, and Shares | 1,50,000 | |
| LIC & Other Insurance Policies | 7,00,000 | |
| Motor Vehicles | 53,00,000 | |
| Jewellery, Generator etc. | 17,00,000 | |
| Immovable | Agricultural land in Tappa Saouri, Ghazipur | 1,00,00,000 |
| Non-agricultural land in Gram Tadwa Souri, Ghazipur | 15,00,000 | |
| Commercial building in Gorakhpur | 45,00,000 | |
| Residential flat in Mumbai | 3,00,00,000 |
Cars & Bike Collection
- Range Rover (UP 53 BK 0001, Model 2016)
- Fortuner (MH 02 BU 0001, Model 2010)
- Pulsar (UP 61 L 6122, Model 2010)
Favourite Things
- Food: Litti Chokha
- Actor: Amitabh Bachchan
- Sport: Cricket
Facts
Dinesh Lal Yadav is a top-earning Bhojpuri actor, hugely popular across Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. He holds the record for releasing five Bhojpuri films in a single year (“Patna Se Pakistan,” “Nirahua Rikshawala 2,” “Jigarwala,” “Raja Babu,” and “Ghulami”). He even shared the screen with Amitabh Bachchan in “Ganga Devi (2012).” His successful international shows in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji further solidified his star status. Before his rise to fame, he performed on stage with his brother, often working long hours for little to no pay. His stage name “Nirahua” came from his 2003 album “Nirahua Satal Rahe,” which became a massive hit after its release by T-Series, following rejection by a previous company. He is also known as the “Jubilee Star.”
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