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Raghubir Yadav's Journey: From Paan Shop Rebel to 'Pradhan Ji' Actor After Fleeing Home
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News18•22-09-2026, 14:44
Raghubir Yadav's Journey: From Paan Shop Rebel to 'Pradhan Ji' Actor After Fleeing Home
- •Raghubir Yadav, known for roles like Phulera's Pradhan Ji, is celebrated for his natural acting and ability to bring characters to life.
- •Hailing from a small town near Jabalpur, Yadav defied his farmer father's wishes for him to pursue agriculture.
- •In rebellion against family pressure, he opened a paan shop, leading to a physical altercation with his father that became a turning point towards acting.
- •After failing 12th grade, Yadav ran away from home and honed his craft at the National School of Drama (NSD), with theater remaining his first love.
- •Beyond acting, Raghubir Yadav is also a talented singer, having performed two songs in his recent film 'Om Ka Hari', one composed by his son, Anchal.
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Raghubir Yadav opened a paan shop out of rebellion and anger against family pressure to pursue traditional farming. After failing his 12th-grade exams and fearing severe beatings from his father for defying expectations, he ultimately ran away from home to chase his passion for acting.
After overcoming family opposition and enduring initial hardships, Raghubir Yadav started his career in theater and received formal training in the nuances and intricacies of acting at the National School of Drama (NSD).
The song 'Ram Rakhe' from Raghubir Yadav's film 'Om Ka Hari' was composed by his son, Anchal, featuring lyrics by Sant Kabir. This father-son collaboration made the popular track particularly special.
