Khesari Lal Yadav is an Indian actor, singer and model associated with Bhojpuri cinema. His breakthrough came from in the form of 2012 film Saajan Chale Sasural. In 2019, he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 13 as a contestant and was evicted in November.

He was awarded Best Popular Actor at the Bhojpuri Film Awards 2016, and UP Ratan award in 2017. In 2019, he got "Best Actor Award" In Sabrang Film Awards and Bhojpuri Cinema Screen and Stage Awards for 2018 Superhit film Sangharsh.