Famous Bhojpuri actors who are singers as well

Bhojpuri cinema has a plethora of talent. While a lot of them shine as actors, there are some who are popular singers. Apart from these, there are a few who are multifaceted and pose varied talents. Here's taking a look at such multi-talented singers-cum-actors in Bhojpuri film industry:

Bhojpuri actor-singer Manoj Tiwari, who is also a politician, is known for some hit films like 'Sasural Bada Paisawala', 'Bandhan Toote Na', and 'Ai Bahuji Ke Sister'. He released an album ‘Hey Mahadev’ in 2009 that fused traditional music with contemporary genres. He performs around the world in concerts. Manoj sang the hit song ‘Jiya Ho Bihar Ke Lala’ in Anurag Kashyap’s film 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. He also sang the Bhojpuri version of ‘Jabra Fan’ from Shah Rukh Khan’s movie 'Fan'.

Bhojpuri action hero Pawan Singh came into limelight after the release of the popular song ‘Lollypop Lagelu’ in 2008. He has worked in Bhojpuri pop albums as a vocalist and also received the best male singer award in 2016. His first album was 'Odhaniya Wali' (1997), followed by 'Kaanch Kasaili' (2005). Pawan made his debut in Bhojpuri industry in 2007 with the film ‘Rangli Chunariya Tohre Naam’. He is well known for some Bhojpuri movies like 'Bhojpuriya Raja', 'Sarkar Raj', 'Satya' and many more.

Most popular actor of Bhojpuri cinema Dinesh Lal Yadav has given many hit songs such as 'Holi Mein GST', 'Puranki Biwi Band Kar Da Modiji', 'Bhaiya Ke Saali' and many more. Nirahua holds a record of five box office successes in 2015. He is one of the highest paid actors of Bhojpuri cinema and has even worked with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan in Bhojpuri film 'Ganga Devi'. Nirahua was also a contestant on popular reality show 'Bigg Boss 6'.

One of the popular Bhojpuri actors, Khesari Lal Yadav started his career as a singer in the Bhojpuri industry but soon gained fame for his acting talent. He has crooned to some hit songs like 'Sakhi Salai Rinch Se Kholela', 'Sarso Ke Sagiya', 'Horha Ke Chana', 'Chester Mein Tester Satake' and many more. Khesari's breakthrough came from his Bhojpuri album ‘Maal Bhetai Mela Me’. He is popular for his roles in movies like 'Damru', 'Saajan Chale Sasural' and 'Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna'. In 2017, he received the Prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Academy award and also the UP Ratna Award.