From 'Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna’ to 'Damru': Best Bhojpuri films directed by Rajnish Mishra

Bhojpuri cinema has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years which also saw an increase in the popularity of the actors. Not only the actors but the makers also put in an equal effort to present a hit film. Well-known Bhojpuri director Rajnish Mishra has worked with almost all the big stars of Bhojpuri cinema and has delivered several blockbusters. Here are some of hit Bhojpuri films directed by Rajnish Mishra.

This film released in 2017 and featured Khesari Lal Yadav, Kajal Raghwani and Ritu Singh in lead roles. Directed by Rajnish Mishra, the movie also starred Awadhesh Mishra, Ritu Singh, Sanjay Mahanand, Sanjay Pandey and Karan Pandey. This action-romantic drama was written and produced by Ananjay Raghuraj. The music of 'Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna’ was composed by Rajnish Mishra with lyrics penned by Pyare Lal Yadav and Shyam Dehati.

'Mai Sehra Bandh Ke Aaunga' is a romantic film wherein Khesari played the youngest of three unmarried brothers. He falls in love with Pooja, played by Kajal and the couple face several difficulties. Rajnish Mishra had written the story of 'Mai Sehra Bandh Ke Aaunga' and also directed the film. It was jointly produced by Anil Kabra and Pradeep Singh. Other Bhojpuri stars like Awadhesh Mishra, Priyanka Pandit, Sanjay Pandey, Dev Singh, Deepak Sinha, Gopal Rai and Kiran Yadav were seen in supporting roles.

The story of 'Damru' is close to Bhojpuri culture and the spirit of the society. The movie starred Khesari Lal Yadav and Yashika Kapoor, who also mark her Bhojpuri debut with the film. ‘Damru’ was directed by Rajnish Mishra and produced by Pradeep K Sharma. 'Damru' also featured other Bhojpuri stars like Avdhesh Mishra, Padam Singh, Anand Mohan and Devendra Singh.

The story of ‘Rajtilak’ was a reflection of the society. It was a social, political and family drama starring Arvind Akela Kallu, Sonalika Prasad and Avadhesh Mishra. ‘Rajtilak’ was directed by Rajnish Mishra and produced by Pradeep K Sharma. Other Bhojpuri stars such as Sushil Singh, Sanjay Pandey, Dev Singh, Anita Rawat, Subodh Seth, Arun Singh and Sanjeev Jha were seen in supporting roles.