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Nirahua Unleashed: Exploring the Life and Filmography of Bhojpuri Cinema's Icon

Dinesh Lal Yadav, aka Nirahua, born on February 2, 1979, is a prominent figure in Bhojpuri cinema, excelling as an actor, singer, producer, and politician. He has achieved significant success, with five consecutive box office hits in 2015. Additionally, he is the founder of Nirahua Entertainment Pvt Ltd and was a participant in Bigg Boss 6 in 2012.

Hailing from a renowned Biraha family in Ghazipur, Nirahua initially pursued a career as a Biraha singer. His musical debut in the album "Nirahua Satal rahe" (2003) catapulted him to early success, earning him the moniker "Nirahua." Transitioning to the silver screen, he made his acting debut in the Bhojpuri drama "Humka Aisa Waisa Na Samjha" (2006). Subsequently, he gained further acclaim with notable roles in films like "Chalat Mushafir Moh Liyo Re" (2006), "Nirahuwa Rikshaw Wala" (2008), and "Pratigya" (2008). Among his other noteworthy works from this period are "Parivaar" (2008), "Rangeela Babu" (2009), "Nirahua No. 1" (2009), and "Saat Saheliyan" (2010).

In 2012, Dinesh Lal Yadav collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan for his film "Ganga Devi" and participated as a contestant in Bigg Boss 6. His milestone fiftieth film, "Nirahua Hindustani" (2014), emerged as a major success, marking his entry into multiplexes. He ventured into patriotic cinema with acclaimed movies like "Patna Se Pakistan" (2015) and "Border" (2018), both among the highest-grossing Bhojpuri films. Adding a global touch, his film "Nirahua Chalal London" (2019) was shot in London. Further expanding his horizons, he debuted on OTT platforms in 2019 with the web series "Hero Vardiwala," the first-ever Bhojpuri-language web series featuring him as a police officer.

Early life

Nirahua's parents are Kumar Yadav and Chandrajyoti Yadav. His family includes a brother named Pravesh Lal Yadav and a sister named Lalita Yadav. His formative years were spent in the "Belghoria" area of Kolkata, where his father was employed in a factory. He completed his education in the same Kolkata suburbs. Hailing from a family of renowned Biraha folk singers from Ghazipur, his cousins include the famous Biraha singer Vijay Lal Yadav, known as "Biraha Samrat," and the writer and lyricist Pyare Lal Yadav (Kaviji), who has contributed to numerous songs in Bhojpuri cinema.

Acting career

Early hits and establishment (2006–2011)

He commenced his acting journey with the Bhojpuri film "Humka Aisa Waisa Na Samjha" in 2006, advocating for Bhojpuri recognition. However, "Chalat Musafir Moh Liyo Re" was his first released movie, portraying a supporting role. His career gained momentum with "Ho Gail Ba Pyar Odhaniya Waali Se" in 2007, followed by the super hit "Nirahua Rikshawala." By 2008, he earned the title "Jublee Star" with hits like "Lagal Raha Ae Rajaji." Known for his natural acting and action prowess, he continued delivering hits such as "Pratigya," "Pariwaar," "Nirahua No. 1," and "Saat Saheliyan." Critics praised his performance in "Aulaad" (2011), with Times of India acknowledging his portrayal.

TV debut and high budget films (2012–2018)

In 2012, he ventured into reality TV as a contestant on Bigg Boss. His film "Ganga Jamuna Saraswati" (2012) set a record, grossing 1.25 crores in three weeks, the highest for a Bhojpuri movie at the time. He shared the screen with Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan in "Ganga Devi" (2012). "Nirahua Hindustani" (2014), his fiftieth project, saw success in multiplexes. Notable films include "Patna Se Pakistan" (2016) and "Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi" (2016), produced by Priyanka Chopra. He received the "Yash Bharti Samman Award" from the Uttar Pradesh Government in 2016. "Nirahua Hindustani 2" earned eleven awards at Sabrang Film Awards. "Kashi Amarnath" (2018), also produced by Priyanka Chopra, and the patriotic film "Border" (2018) were major box office successes, with the latter grossing 19 crores and ranking among the highest-earning Bhojpuri films.

OTT debut and other films (2019–present)

In 2019, he made his OTT debut with "Hero Vardiwala," the first-ever Bhojpuri language web series. His first short film, "Kukkur," released in 2021, addressing the challenges faced by elderly people in old-age homes. On December 10, 2021, "Hum Hain Dulha Hindustani," a romantic comedy starring Amrapali Dubey and Madhu Sharma, premiered. This marked his second film shot in London after "Nirahua Chalal London." His next short film, "Dahar," was released on January 1, 2022. In his subsequent film "Naach Baiju Naach," released in September, he portrayed the role of a Launda.

Political career

In March 2019, Nirahua entered politics by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Lucknow, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in attendance. Subsequently, he was nominated as a candidate for the 2019 Indian Lok Sabha election from Azamgarh constituency. However, he faced defeat against Akhilesh Yadav, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, by a margin of 259,874 votes. In the 2022 bypolls for the Azamgarh constituency, he emerged victorious, defeating Samajwadi Party candidate Dharmendra Yadav by a margin of 8,700 votes.

Personal life

In 2000, Nirahua tied the knot with Mansha Yadav, with whom he shares two sons named Aditya Yadav and Amit Yadav, as well as a daughter named Aditi Yadav. Additionally, there have been rumors suggesting that he is also married to his co-actor, Amrapali Dubey.

Here is the List of all Movies of Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua):

No.

Year

Film

No.

Year

Film

1.

2006

Humka Aisa Waisa Na Samjha

35.

2015

Biwi No.1

2.

2006

Chalat Musafir Moh Liyo Re

36.

2015

Jigarwala

3.

2007

Ho Gail Ba Pyar Odhaniya Wali se

37.

2015

Ghulami

4.

2007

Bidesiya

38.

2016

Aashik Aawara

5.

2008

Nirahuwa Rikshaw Wala

39.

2016

Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi

6.

2008

Pratigya

40.

2016

Nirahua Chalal Sasural 2

7.

2008

Pariwar

41.

2016

Aakhiri Rasta

8.

2008

Ho Gaini Deewana Tohra Pyar Me

42.

2016

Ram Lakhan

9.

2008

Lagal Raha Ae Rajaji

43.

2016

Mokama 0 K.M.

10.

2008

Vidhata

44.

2017

Nirahu Satal Rahe

11.

2008

Chalani Ke Chalal Dulha

45.

2017

Jigar

12.

2008

Kahan Jaiba Raja Nazariya Ladaike

46.

2017

Sipahi

13.

2008

Rang De Basanti Chola

47.

2017

Nirahua Hindustani 2

14.

2009

Khiladi No. 1

48.

2017

Kashi Amarnath

15.

2009

Rangeela Babu

49.

2018

Saugandh

16.

2009

Nirahua No. 1

50.

2018

Border

17.

2010

Shiva

51.

2018

Nirahua Hindustani 3

18.

2010

Saat Saheliyan

52.

2018

Nirahua Chalal London

19.

2010

Aaj Ke Karan Arjun

53.

2019

Sher-E-Hindustan

20.

2010

Dil

54.

2019

Saiyan Ji Dagabaaz

21.

2011

Dushmani

55.

2019

Jai Veeru

22.

2011

Aulaad

56.

2019

Lallu Ki Laila

23.

2011

Nirahua Chalal Sasural

57.

2020

Muqaddar Ka Sikandar

24.

2011

Nirahua Mail

58.

2020

Romeo Raza

25.

2012

Ganga Jamuna Saraswati

59.

2022

Hum Hain Dulha Hindustani

26.

2012

Ganga Devi

60.

2022

Aaye Hum Baarati Baarat Leke

27.

2013

Rakhwala

61.

2022

Naach Baiju Naach

28.

2013

Ek Duje Ke Liye

62.

2022

Gabbroo

29.

2014

Nirahua Banal Don

63.

2022

Sabka Baap Angutha Chhap

30.

2014

Nirahua Hindustani

64.

2022

Raja Doli Leke Aaja

31.

2014

Hathkadi

65.

2022

Nirahua The Leader

32.

2015

Patna Se Pakistan

66.

2022

Aayi Milan Ki Raat

33.

2015

Nirahua Rickshawala 2

67.

2023

Nirahua Chalal Sasural 3

34.

2015

Raja Babu

68.

2023

Fasal