Quick Info
| Profession | Playback Singer, Actor, Artist, YouTuber |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/05/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Sasaram, Bihar, India |
| Full Name | Ritesh Ranjan |
Latest News about Ritesh Pandey
12/01/2026
Bhojpuri star Ritesh Pandey resigned from the Jan Suraaj Party on January 12, 2026, ending his brief political career that began in July 2025. He cited his inability to continue his singing work while remaining a member of a political outfit, following his unsuccessful electoral debut where he finished fourth in the Bihar Assembly election and forfeited his deposit.
18/07/2025
Ritesh Pandey officially joined the Jan Suraaj Party in Patna on July 18, 2025, in the presence of party founder Prashant Kishor. The event also saw former IPS officer Jaiprakash Singh joining the party, with the party announcing Pandey's entry as a significant boost for their campaign in Bihar due to his popularity among youth.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Bhojpuri Song |
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| Known As | Ritesh Pandey |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Music | Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth University, Varanasi |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Engaged |
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| Engagement Date | 11/05/2021 |
| Fiancée | Dr. Vaishali Pandey |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | 3 Brothers, 1 Sister |
Career
| Debut as Singer | Bhojpuri song 'Karua Tel' (2014) |
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| Debut as Actor | Bhojpuri film 'Balma Bihar Wala 2' (2016) |
| Notable Songs | Hello Kaun (over 1 Billion YouTube views, No. 1 on Global YouTube Music Videos Chart in 2020), Piyawa Se Pahile |
| Political Candidacy | Bihar Assembly Election 2025 (Jan Suraaj Party), finished 4th and forfeited deposit |
Favourites
| Singers | Bharat Sharma Vyas, Pawan Singh, Manoj Tiwari |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ritesh experienced financial struggles in his family while growing up in Bihar. | |
| 2. Despite his parents' disapproval, he followed a path in singing. | |
| 3. The Bhojpuri song 'Karua Tel', which he personally promoted, became a successful debut for him. | |
| 4. His family shifted from Sasaram, Bihar to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh after his father joined a school as a teacher. |