Raghubir Yadav recalls surviving on Rs 2.5 a day: ‘Would eat roti with chutney’ | Bollywood News
5 min readMumbaiJun 13, 2026 10:19 AM IST There are very few actors who bring the kind of effortless depth and lived-in realism to the screen that Raghubir Yadav does. While a newer generation may recognise him instantly from his memorable turn in the acclaimed Prime Video series Panchayat, his body of work stretches far beyond one role. With a career spanning over five decades, he has remained one of those rare performers whose craft continues to evolve. Yet, the journey to widespread recognition has been anything but straightforward. ‘I never considered my life a struggle’ Recently, the veteran actor reflected on that long and often difficult path. He spoke about surviving on as little as Rs 2.5 a day, sleeping hungry, and spending nearly two decades away from home as he navigated the uncertain world of the film industry. Despite the hardship, he resists framing it as suffering. In a chat with ABP Live, he said, “Acting is not easy, but it is enjoyable. People call it a struggle, but I never considered my …
