Bhojpuri icon Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, is basking in glory after his film ‘Hamar Naam Ba Kanhaiya’ swept the INCA Awards with wins in Best Feature Film and Best Direction categories. Held recently in Mumbai, the event spotlighted innovative talents in Indian cinema.
On Saturday, Nirahua took to Instagram to broadcast the victory, sharing trophy snapshots and team photos that captured unbridled joy. His caption read: ‘Thrilled to announce ‘Hamar Naam Ba Kanhaiya’ as Best Feature Film and Best Direction winner. This is for every team member whose passion brought this story to life. Grateful to all who believed in it.’ He specially thanked INCA for the recognition, fueling anticipation for future projects.
Released July 4, 2025, this Giriraj Production, directed by awardee Vishal Verma, unfolds a gripping bank robbery tale through Nirahua’s security guard character. Co-starring Sanjay Pandey, Samar Katayen, and others, it’s lauded as a dark comedy thriller diverging from Bhojpuri norms. The success underscores rising standards in regional films, promising broader audiences and more awards.
