Raghubir Yadav, known for his versatile acting, once survived on Rs 2.5 daily, sustaining himself with roti and chutney during his challenging early years in Bombay.
Raghubir Yadav spoke about his early struggles
Jun 13, 2026
12:55 pm
What's the storyVeteran actor Raghubir Yadav recently opened up about his early struggles in the industry.
The actor, who plays Pradhan ji in the popular Amazon Prime Video series Panchayat, revealed that he survived on just ₹2.5 a day during his initial days.
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