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Raghuvir Yadav
Active Hindi Cinema (Bollywood), Indian Television, OTT & Theatre
- FromJabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age69 years
- Active1967–Present
- Updated
Raghubir Yadav – Biography
Raghubir Yadav – Full Information
- Full Name: Raghubir Yadav
- Popular Name: Raghubir Yadav / Raghuvir Yadav
- Nickname: Mungerilal
- Profession: Actor, Singer, Music Composer, Set Designer
- Known For: Iconic portrayal of Francis Massey in Massey Sahib, Chillum in Salaam Bombay!, Bhura in Lagaan, the title role in Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne, and Brij Bhushan Dubey (Pradhan Ji) in the hit web series Panchayat.
- Date of Birth: June 25, 1957
- Age: 69 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Hometown: Ranjhi, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Hindi Cinema, OTT & Theatre Veteran
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 3 in (161 cm) approx.
- Weight: 60 kg (132 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Name not publicly disclosed (Farmer background)
- Mother: Name not publicly disclosed
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse: Poornima Kharga (m. 1988 – div. 1996)
- Partner: Roshni Achreja
- Children: Achal Yadav (Son)
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: Laxmi Narayan Yadav Higher Secondary School, Ranjhi, Jabalpur
- College / Institute: National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi (1977 Batch)
- Qualification: Graduate Degree / Diploma in Dramatic Arts (Specialization in Acting)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1985 | Feature film debut playing the lead titular role in Massey Sahib |
| 1988 | Landmark performance as the drug addict Chillum in the Oscar-nominated film Salaam Bombay! |
| 1989 | Cult television breakthrough playing the titular daydreamer in Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne |
| 1994 | Played the role of Madho in Shekhar Kapur’s acclaimed biographical film Bandit Queen |
| 1998 | Portrayed Karim in Mani Ratnam’s acclaimed romantic thriller Dil Se.. |
| 2001 | Played the role of poultry farmer and fielder Bhura in the Oscar-nominated epic Lagaan |
| 2002 | Brought the beloved Indian comic hero to life on television playing the title role in Chacha Chaudhary |
| 2005 | Featured in Deepa Mehta’s Oscar-nominated international drama film Water |
| 2010 | Acclaimed performance as Budhia and rendered hit playback song Mehngai Dayain in Peepli Live |
| 2017 | Played the lead role of Mauji’s father in Sui Dhaaga and starred in Newton |
| 2020 | Breakthrough OTT success as Brij Bhushan Dubey (Pradhan Ji) in the hit series Panchayat |
| 2023 | Starred in hard-hitting drama series The Railway Men and social satire film Kathal |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
| 1986 | Venice Film Festival | Best Actor | FIPRESCI Critic’s Award | Massey Sahib | Won |
| 1987 | International Film Festival of India | Best Actor (Male) | Silver Peacock Award | Massey Sahib | Won |
| 2020 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Male) | Filmfare Award | Panchayat | Won |
| 2021 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Comedy (OTT) | ITA Award | Panchayat | Nominated |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Comedy (OTT) | ITA Award | Kaun Banegi Shikharwati | Nominated |
| 2022 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Drama (OTT) | ITA Award | The Great Indian Murder | Nominated |
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About Raghuvir Yadav
What is Raghubir Yadav's most famous modern role?
He is widely celebrated among modern audiences for playing Brij Bhushan Dubey, aka "Pradhan Ji", in the acclaimed Prime Video web series Panchayat.
Which Oscar-nominated Indian films has Raghubir Yadav starred in?
He has appeared in three landmark Indian films nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film: Salaam Bombay! (1988), Lagaan (2001), and Water (2005).
What historic international acting award did Raghubir Yadav win for his debut?
For his debut role in Massey Sahib (1985), he won the FIPRESCI Critic's Award at the Venice Film Festival (1986) and the Silver Peacock for Best Actor at the 11th International Film Festival of India (1987).
Is Raghubir Yadav also a singer and musician?
Yes, he is a gifted folk singer, flute player, and music composer, best remembered for singing the satirical folk anthem "Mehngai Dayain" in the film Peepli Live.
Where did Raghubir Yadav receive his formal acting training?
After spending years performing in traveling Parsi theatre, he trained at the prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi, graduating in 1977.
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