Pandey has been fielded from the Kargahar Assembly constituency of Rohtas district. Earlier, it was rumoured that Kishor would contest from here.
Who is Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Ranjan Pandey?
Ritesh Ranjan Pandey is a prominent singer and actor who works in Bhojpuri cinema. He released his first Bhojpuri musical album in 2010. The actor rose to prominence after appearing in the 2016 film Balma Bihar Wala 2. The actor is well known for his songs, including Hello Kaun, which has over 900 million views on YouTube and reached number one on the Global YouTube Music Videos Chart in 2020.
As of October 2025, the song has amassed over 1 billion views on YouTube.
The singer has lent his voice for songs in several films, including A Balma Biharwala 2, Dulhan Chahi Pakistan Se, Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi, and Gharwali Baharwali. He has also appeared in several films, including Truck Driver 2 and A Balma Biharwala 2.
According to a report in ABP, the singer’s net worth is estimated to be between ₹12 and 15 crore. He charges ₹20 lakh per film while earning substantial income from singing, stage shows, and brand endorsements.
He married Dr Vaishali on May 14, 2021, and they welcomed their first child, a son, in March 2022. In July 2025, he joined Prashant Kishore’s Jan Suraj Party in Bihar.
Bihar Assembly polls
The state will go to the polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, while the counting of votes will take place on November 14. Of the state’s 243 seats, polling for 121 constituencies will take place on November 6, while voting for the remaining 122 constituencies is scheduled for November 11.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
