Khesari Lal Yadav was born in Dhanadih, Bihar, with his family battling against poverty. His father, Mangaru Lal Yadav, was a street vendor during the day and a security guard at night. Even though Khesari faced these obstacles, he chose to follow his dream of becoming a singer and actor, and after that, he made a big success in the Bhojpuri entertainment world.
Khesari hit the ground running in the film industry in 2011, and since then, he has been able to make a success of himself, and in turn, he became very famous. After which, he starred in many movies, and his voice was used for thousands of songs. Moreover, his fame did not stop at the Bhojpuri movies only, as he was featured in Hindi, Awadhi, and Haryanvi films too. In 2019, Khesari was a part of Bigg Boss 13 reality show, which earned him even more popularity among fans.
In November 2025, Shatrughan Kumar, popularly known as Khesari Lal Yadav, ran from Chapra on an RJD ticket and secured 79,245 votes, but was defeated by the BJP’s Chhoti Kumari by 7,600 votes.
| Full Name | Shatrughan Kumar AKA Khesarilal Yadav |
| Date of Birth | 13 Mar 1986 (Age 40) |
| Place of Birth | Saran, Bihar |
| Party Name | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| Education | 10th Pass |
| Father's Name | Mangaru (Mangru) Lal Yadav |
| Mother's Name | NA |
| Spouse's Name | Chanda Devi |
| Children | 2 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Website | NA |
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