Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Bhojpuri Superstar Khesari Lal Yadav Contesting Bihar Polls with Rs 24 Crore Net Worth
A very famous Bhojpuri singer and movie star named Khesari Lal Yadav is running to be a politician in Bihar.
He used to sell street food like litti-chokha when he was younger to help his family.
Now, he is a big star with many songs and movies.
When he decided to run for the election, he said he owns a lot of money and things, about 24 crore rupees.
This includes a fancy car and gold.
He is running for a political party called RJD in a town called Chapra.
He says he wants to help the people who made him famous.
Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav is contesting the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 from the Chapra constituency.
He is running as a candidate for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) party.
Yadav declared total assets worth Rs 24.81 crore in his election affidavit.
His declared assets include Rs 16.89 crore in movable assets and Rs 7.91 crore in immovable properties.
The superstar's journey includes a past of selling street food like litti-chokha and a successful career with over 100 films and 5,000 songs.
- Who
- Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav (Shatrughan Yadav)
- What
- Is contesting the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 and declared significant assets
- When
- Last Updated: November 07, 2025
- Where
- Chapra assembly constituency, Saran district, Bihar
- Why
- To represent his constituents, stating 'I’ve come from the soil, and I’ll always stand for the people who made me who I am.'
Khesari Lal Yadav's Background
Khesari Lal Yadav's Current Status
Early Life and Career
Khesari Lal Yadav's Background
Grew up with a father who worked multiple jobs, including street vending and security guard. Khesari himself grazed cattle, sold milk, and sold litti-chokha after moving to Delhi.
Khesari Lal Yadav's Current Status
Has become a major star in the Bhojpuri film industry with over 100 films and 5,000 songs. He is now contesting assembly polls in Bihar from the Chapra constituency on an RJD ticket.
Financial Declaration
Khesari Lal Yadav's Background
His early life involved selling street food to support his family.
Khesari Lal Yadav's Current Status
Declared assets worth Rs 24.81 crore, including Rs 16.89 crore in movable assets and Rs 7.91 crore in immovable properties. Owns Rs 5 lakh cash, Rs 2 lakh cash held by his wife, Rs 35 lakh in gold jewelry, and a Rs 3 crore Land Rover Defender.
- Name
- Khesari Lal Yadav (Original Name: Shatrughan Yadav)
- Profession
- Bhojpuri Actor and Singer
- Political Party
- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
- Constituency
- Chapra Assembly Constituency, Saran District, Bihar
- Declared Assets
- Rs 24.81 crore
- Movable Assets
- Rs 16.89 crore
- Immovable Assets
- Rs 7.91 crore
- Notable Assets
- Luxury car (Land Rover Defender worth Rs 3 crore), gold jewelry (Rs 35 lakh)
