Raghubir Yadav, a NSD alumnus, started in 1967 with Parsi Theatre and debuted in film with Massey Sahib (1985), which earned him Silver Peacock and Venice Critic's awards. He gained further fame with roles in Salaam Bombay!, Lagaan, and the TV series Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne. Over decades, he's diversified into singing, composing (Delhi‑6, Peepli Live), voice‑overs, and endorsements. His multi‑source income and investments have grown his net worth from ~$14.1M in 2022 to ~$20.1M in 2025. He remains active in projects like Panchayat, The Great Indian Murder, and Minus 31 – The Nagpur Files.
Lesser Known Facts
He has performed in over 70 theatre productions and 2,500 live shows.
Won Silver Peacock Best Actor at IFFI and FIPRESCI Award at Venice for his debut 'Massey Sahib'.
Played Chillum in Mira Nair’s 'Salaam Bombay!', after immersive preparation with real-life addicts.