Tej Pratap Yadav Biography, Age, Family, Career, Wife & Rise and Fall 2

Tej Pratap Yadav is an Indian politician and the elder son of RJD founder Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi; born on 16 April 1988 in Gopalganj, Bihar, he began his electoral career by winning the 2015 Bihar Assembly election from Mahua and later represented Hasanpur from 2020 to 2025, while also serving as a Bihar cabinet minister in different periods. In May 2025, he was expelled from the RJD following a controversial social-media post, after which he formed the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and contested the 2025 Bihar Assembly election from Mahua, where he finished third; his party failed to win a seat. In July 2026, Tej Pratap was arrested and subsequently sent to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with a Bihar bandh protest over the alleged NEET paper leak, while in September 2026 he alleged that he and his associates had received threatening and blackmail calls and sought government action. More recently, he has also expanded his public profile into entertainment, with his participation in Rise & Fall Season 2 reported in September 2026, following his appearance in Bhojpuri Bawaal.

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Tej Pratap Yadav Biography/Wiki

Full Name	Tej Pratap Yadav
Born	16 April 1988
Age (as of 25 September 2026)	38 years
Birthplace	Gopalganj, Bihar, India
Nationality	Indian
Profession	Politician; public figure; reality-TV participant
Parents	Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi
Sibling	Tejashwi Yadav and seven sisters
Education	12th / Intermediate, Bihar School Examination Board (2010)
Political Career	Former Member of Bihar Legislative Assembly; former Bihar minister
Former Assembly Constituencies	Mahua (2015–2020); Hasanpur (2020–2025)
Political Party	Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), founded by him in 2025
RJD Status	Expelled from the Rashtriya Janata Dal in May 2025
2025 Bihar Election	Contested Mahua on JJD ticket; finished third with 35,703 votes
Marital Status	Married Aishwarya Rai in 2018; divorce proceedings have been reported as pending
Reality Show	Rise & Fall Season 2 – confirmed contestant

Rise & Fall Season 2: Confirmed Contestant

Tej Pratap Yadav - Rise and Fall 2 — Tej Pratap Yadav – Rise and Fall 2

Tej Pratap Yadav is confirmed as a contestant on Rise & Fall Season 2. Multiple reports published in September 2026 identify him among the 15 confirmed contestants. The season is hosted by former India cricketer Virender Sehwag and is scheduled to premiere on September 26, 2026. The format divides participants between the privileged Penthouse and the Basement, with power shifting through challenges, alliances and votes. The confirmation was also reported when the show’s makers began unveiling contestants.

Physical Stats

Height	Not reliably documented in authoritative public records.
Weight	Not reliably documented; varies across entertainment websites.
Eye Colour	Brown (commonly reported; not independently verified).
Hair Colour	Black (commonly reported).
Body Measurements	Not reliably documented.
Distinctive Public Image	Known for a distinctive, often flamboyant public persona and appearances in religious attire and social-media videos.

Editorial note: Physical measurements are omitted where reliable primary or authoritative sources do not establish them. This avoids presenting entertainment-site estimates as verified facts.

Early Life and Background

Tej Pratap Yadav was born on 16 April 1988 in Gopalganj, Bihar. He is the elder son of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, both former Chief Ministers of Bihar. He grew up in one of Bihar’s most prominent political families and entered electoral politics in his twenties. Public records from his election affidavits list his educational qualification as Intermediate/12th pass from the Bihar School Examination Board, with the 2010 qualification recorded in the affidavit.

His family background has played a major role in his public profile. His younger brother Tejashwi Yadav is also a prominent politician, while his sisters include Misa Bharti and other members of the Yadav family who have been involved in public life.

Education

School / Board	Bihar School Examination Board, Patna
Qualification	Intermediate / 12th Pass
Year Recorded	2010
Further Higher Education	No reliably documented higher degree found in the sources reviewed.

Political Career

Tej Pratap Yadav entered electoral politics through the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He won the Mahua Assembly constituency in the 2015 Bihar Assembly election and subsequently served as a minister in the Bihar government. During the 2015–2017 period he held ministerial responsibilities including Health and other portfolios. He returned to the state legislature from Hasanpur in the 2020 Bihar Assembly election and remained an MLA until 2025.

In May 2025, Lalu Prasad Yadav announced Tej Pratap’s expulsion from the RJD and said he would be distanced from the family. Tej Pratap subsequently launched the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and became its president. He contested the 2025 Bihar Assembly election from Mahua under the JJD banner. Election reporting based on Election Commission data records 35,703 votes for him, placing him third.

Political Career Timeline

Year / Period	Position / Event	Details
2015	Elected MLA	Won Mahua Assembly constituency on an RJD ticket.
2015–2017	Bihar Minister	Served in the Bihar government with ministerial responsibilities including Health and other portfolios.
2020	Elected MLA	Won Hasanpur Assembly constituency on an RJD ticket.
2020–2025	MLA, Hasanpur	Represented Hasanpur in the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
May 2025	RJD expulsion	Lalu Prasad Yadav announced his expulsion from the RJD and separation from the family.
2025	Founded / led JJD	Became associated with the newly established Janshakti Janata Dal.
Nov 2025	Mahua election	Contested on JJD ticket and finished third with 35,703 votes.
2026	Reality television	Joined the confirmed cast of Rise & Fall Season 2.

Family

Father	Lalu Prasad Yadav – veteran Bihar politician and former Chief Minister of Bihar.
Mother	Rabri Devi – politician and former Chief Minister of Bihar.
Brother	Tejashwi Yadav – politician and prominent RJD leader.
Sister	Misa Bharti – politician and Member of Parliament.
Other Siblings	He has seven sisters in total, according to biographical records.
Former / Estranged Wife	Aishwarya Rai – married in 2018; divorce proceedings have been publicly reported.

Relationships and Personal Life

Tej Pratap Yadav married Aishwarya Rai in May 2018. Aishwarya Rai is the daughter of politician Chandrika Rai and granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Prasad Rai. The marriage became a major public controversy, and divorce proceedings were initiated. Reports have continued to describe the divorce as pending.

In May 2025, a social-media post attributed to Tej Pratap publicly referred to a long-term relationship with Anushka Yadav. He initially said his social-media account had been hacked; later media interviews reported that he acknowledged making the post and said it had been deleted amid family pressure. The episode was followed by Lalu Prasad Yadav’s announcement that Tej Pratap was being expelled from the RJD and distanced from the family. Because personal-life claims have been disputed and involve private individuals, they should be described as reported claims rather than established facts.

Major Controversies

Issue	What was reported
2017 statement controversy	He faced criticism after a remark concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s skin was reported during a dispute over security provided to Lalu Prasad Yadav.
2018 marriage and divorce dispute	His marriage to Aishwarya Rai became a major public issue after the couple separated within months and divorce proceedings followed. Both sides made allegations and counter-allegations in public reporting.
2025 social-media relationship controversy	A post discussing a 12-year relationship with Anushka Yadav was published and then deleted. Tej Pratap initially attributed it to hacking but later said in an interview that he had made the post.
2025 RJD expulsion	Lalu Prasad Yadav announced Tej Pratap’s expulsion from the RJD and separation from the family, citing concerns about personal conduct and party/family values.
2025 political transition	After leaving the RJD, he established/led the Janshakti Janata Dal and contested the Bihar Assembly election from Mahua.

Filmography and Entertainment Work

Tej Pratap Yadav has had limited involvement in entertainment compared with his political career. Reports in 2026 described appearances in the Bhojpuri reality show Bhojpuri Bawaal and an upcoming Bhojpuri film titled Mohan, in which he is reported to portray Lord Krishna. Earlier reporting also said he participated in the shooting of an unreleased Bhojpuri film, Apaharan Udyog, in 2016, in which he reportedly played a Chief Minister.

Project	Role / Association	Status
Bhojpuri Bawaal	Participant / public figure	2026 reality show
Mohan	Reportedly plays Lord Krishna	Reported upcoming Bhojpuri film
Apaharan Udyog	Reportedly played a Chief Minister	Reportedly unreleased; shooting in 2016
Rise & Fall Season 2	Contestant	Confirmed; 2026

Rise & Fall Season 2 – Tej Pratap Yadav Profile

Show	Rise & Fall Season 2
Status	Confirmed contestant
Host	Virender Sehwag
Season	2
Expected Premiere	26 September 2026
Format	Contestants compete within a power structure involving Rulers/Penthouse and Workers/Basement.
Why He Is Notable in the Cast	He enters the reality show after a political career in Bihar and a transition into entertainment appearances.

2025 Election and Public Record

According to the 2025 candidate affidavit information available through MyNeta/ADR, Tej Pratap Yadav was a 12th-pass candidate from Mahua representing Janshakti Janata Dal. The affidavit records declared total assets of approximately ₹2.88 crore and no liabilities. The same record lists eight declared criminal cases; these are allegations/cases recorded in election disclosures and should not be treated as convictions.