Meet Bhojpuri actor Dinesh Lal Yadav, who is also BJP MP from Azamgarh; know his net worth, family and more

Dinesh Lal Yadav is more well-liked among young people than actors like Manoj Tiwari and Ravi Kishen, and he has a string of successful movies.  

In the current Bhojpuri film industry, Dinesh Lal Yadav, also known by his stage name Nirahua, is one of the most bankable actors. He has many successful movies, including Chalat Musafir Moh Liyo Re and Nirahua. To his credit are Ricksha Wala and Rangeela Babu. His popularity among young people surpasses that of actors like Ravi Kishen and Manoj Tiwari.

The audience adores his on-screen chemistry with actress Amrapali Dubey, with whom he has appeared in numerous movies. Additionally, he has dabbled in politics, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

He recently made headlines for defeating Dharmendra Yadav in the byelections for the Azamgarh constituency in 2022. Here are a few lesser-known facts about the well-known Bhojpuri actor-turned-politician.

Dinesh Lal Yadav was born into a farming family and is a resident of a village in the Ghazipur district. Few people know that before Dinesh became famous, his father earned only Rs 3500 per month. The family continues to reside in the village's ancestral home. His father's name is Kumar Yadav, and his mother is Jyothi Devi. Dinesh got married to Mansha Devi.

With Humka Aisa Waisa Na Samjha, Nirahua made his debut in the Bhojpuri film industry in 2006, and he hasn't looked back since. In 2012, he even had the opportunity to star in the movie Ganga Devi with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, which continues to be a turning point in his career.

According to reports, Dinesh has a net worth of $4 million, equivalent to Rs 28 crores. He takes Rs 10 Lakhs Per Film, and his monthly income is 1-5 Lakhs.

He had previously expressed his anxiety about meeting Big B in an interview, saying that the Bollywood actor had made him feel as though God had physically appeared in front of him.