Vinay Bihari

Vinay Bihari is an accomplished Indian politician, film director, producer, actor, musician, singer, and writer from Bihar. Born on 5 January 1970, he currently serves as a Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, representing the Lauriya constituency. A prominent figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he has been consistently elected from his constituency since 2010, initially as an independent candidate before joining the BJP.

He contested the Bihar Assembly Election in November 2025 from the Lauriya constituency and won, defeating Ran Kaushal Pratap Singh (VIP) by a margin of 26,966 votes.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 12:16:23 PM [IST]

Vinay Bihari Biography

Vinay Bihari was born on 5 January 1970, in Bihar. His early life saw him develop a passion for music and performing, an interest that initially met with disapproval from his father, who was a teacher. Despite this, Bihari persevered, completing his intermediate education in the first division in 1989 and going on to become a graduate.

He carved out a successful career in the Bhojpuri entertainment industry as an actor, musician, director, producer, singer, and lyricist. He has written lyrics for over 300 films and dialogues for more than 50, in addition to acting in over 15 films. His debut music album, "Champaran Ke Babu," marked his entry into the industry.

Bihari transitioned into politics, demonstrating remarkable success by winning three consecutive elections from the Lauriya assembly constituency in Bihar. He first won as an independent candidate in 2010. Following this, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and secured victories in the 2015 and 2020 assembly elections under the party's banner. In the 2020 election, he defeated RJD's Rankaushal Pratap Singh, securing 57,351 votes.

Throughout his political career, Vinay Bihari has been known for his unique approach to public representation and his occasional controversial actions. He famously protested in 2017 by stripping to his underwear in the Bihar Assembly to demand the construction of a 44-kilometre road in his constituency. He has also served as the Minister for Art, Culture & Youth in the Bihar state government. However, his career has not been without controversy; he has faced criminal charges, including one related to punishment for theft and another for the sale of obscene books. In August 2022, an FIR was registered against him and his wife, Chanchala Bihari, for celebratory firing, and their anticipatory bail was subsequently rejected.

In November 2025, Vinay Bihari won the Bihar Legislative Assembly seat from Lauriya, polling 96,510 votes and defeating his closest rival Ran Kaushal Singh by 26,966 votes, marking a significant electoral achievement.

Vinay Bihari Personal Life

Full Name	Vinay Bihari
Date of Birth	05 Jan 1970 (Age 56)
Place of Birth	Bihar
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate
Profession	Politician, Film Director, Producer, Actor, Musician, Singer, Writer
Father's Name	Late Parmanand Singh
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	Chanchala Bihari
Spouse's Profession	NA
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

Vinay Bihari Net Worth

Net Worth

₹9.82 CRORE

ASSETS

₹10.22 CRORE

Liabilities

₹40 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about Vinay Bihari

1. He has contributed significantly to the Bhojpuri film industry as a director, producer, actor, musician, singer, and writer, authoring over 300 film songs and 50 film dialogues, and appearing in more than 15 movies.
2. He once protested in the Bihar Assembly by stripping down to his underwear to demand the construction of a 44-kilometre road in his constituency.
3. His father, a school teacher, initially opposed his career in music, even resorting to physical discipline after learning about his first music cassette album.
4. He once expressed a desire to participate in the popular reality show Bigg Boss.
He has served as Minister for Art, Culture & Youth in the Bihar government.

Political Timeline of Vinay Bihari

2025: Elected as MLA from Lauriya (Bihar), securing 96,510 votes and defeating Ran Kaushal Singh (Vikassheel Insaan Party) by a margin of 26,966 votes.
2025: Vinay Bihari is expected to contest the elections from the Lauriya constituency as the BJP candidate
2024: Vinay Bihari continued his association with the BJP and supported the NDA's political strategies and campaigns
2023: Vinay Bihari continued to serve as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Lauriya constituency in Bihar.
2022: An FIR was registered against him and his wife for celebratory firing.
2020: Re-elected as an MLA from Lauriya constituency on a BJP ticket.
2017: Conducted a unique protest by stripping to his underwear in the Bihar Assembly to demand road construction in his constituency.
2015: Elected as an MLA from Lauriya constituency on a BJP ticket.
2010: Elected as an Independent MLA from Lauriya constituency.
1989: Passed Intermediate examination in the first division.
1970: Born on 5 January.

Vinay Bihari Achievements

1. Elected Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from Lauriya constituency three times (2010, 2015, 2020).
2. Successfully led a prominent protest that resulted in the government agreeing to fund a 44-kilometre road construction in his constituency.
3. Served as Minister for Art, Culture & Youth in the Bihar state government.
4. Received recognition for his extensive work in the Bhojpuri film industry as a multi-talented artist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Vinay Bihari)

Has Vinay Bihari ever been involved in any controversies?
Yes, Vinay Bihari has been involved in controversies, including a unique protest where he stripped to his underwear for a road demand and faced an FIR for celebratory firing.
What are Vinay Bihari's professions apart from politics?
Apart from being a politician, Vinay Bihari is a film director, producer, actor, musician, singer, and writer, primarily in the Bhojpuri film industry.
What is Vinay Bihari's political party?
Vinay Bihari belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Which constituency does Vinay Bihari represent?
Vinay Bihari represents the Lauriya assembly constituency in Bihar.
When was Vinay Bihari born?
Vinay Bihari was born on 5 January 1970.

Vinay Bihari Latest News & Updates

2025 Re-election Bid
Vinay Bihari was fielded by the BJP as a candidate for the Lauriya constituency in the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.
Arms Act Violation
An FIR was registered against Vinay Bihari under the Arms Act after a viral video showed him riding an elephant and firing a licensed rifle in the air. His weapon was seized, and the incident drew criticism from opposition parties.
Kidnapping Allegation in 2022
An FIR was registered against Vinay Bihari, his wife Chanchala, and his brother-in-law's son Rajiv Singh for allegedly kidnapping a 25-year-old woman. The case was later closed after the woman expressed a desire to marry Rajiv Kumar, and the police found no evidence of coercion.
2016 Protest in Shorts and Vest
Vinay Bihari arrived at the Bihar Assembly in shorts and a vest to protest the delay in the construction of the Bettiah-Manuappa road. He was denied entry for violating the House's dress code and staged a dharna outside the assembly.
Indecent Song Album Case
A case was filed against Vinay Bihari and 12 others for composing indecent songs for a music album. Bihari was granted bail in the case.

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