Sonu Banarasi, Son of a Birha Folk Singer, Becomes a Bhojpuri Film Hero

Mumbai: Under the banner of S.B.F. Production House, the Bhojpuri film “Janam Janam Ke Saath” has completed its shooting in Lucknow, and post-production work has now begun in Mumbai. Directed by Hemraj Verma, the film marks the debut of singer-turned-actor Sonu Banarasi, who is set to appear on the big screen for the first time.

Known for lending his voice to hundreds of Bhojpuri music albums, Sonu has already carved out a unique identity among Bhojpuri listeners. Now, he is striving to establish himself as an actor. Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Sonu Banarasi said,
“I am originally from Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh, but I completed my education in Lucknow. My father, the late Bachanu Ram Kushwaha, was a renowned Birha singer. His legacy has guided me, and I proudly say that I am his son. It is because of his blessings that I have reached this stage.”

He shared his excitement about collaborating with director Hemraj Verma for the first time. Sonu added,
“I have learned a lot from senior Bhojpuri singers and actors like Kunal Singh, Manoj Tiwari, Ravi Kishan, Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’, Pawan Singh, Khesari Lal Yadav, and many others. I will continue striving to make good films that bring pride to the Bhojpuri community. I request all viewers to watch my debut film ‘Janam Janam Ke Saath’ when it releases and bless me with their support.”

Sonu further said,
“I am very excited about my first film. I’ve worked extremely hard, and I hope the audience appreciates it.”

Director Hemraj Verma stated,
“I am launching Sonu Banarasi in Bhojpuri cinema with ‘Janam Janam Ke Saath’. He is a promising artist who is eager to learn. He excels not only in singing but also in acting. The film will be released soon after post-production in Mumbai. It features six songs composed by Chhote Baba and Aman Shlok. This is a family-oriented film packed with comedy, action, and romance. I’m confident audiences will love it.”

The film’s production team includes:
Producer: Sonu Kumar Kushwaha
Writer-Director: Hemraj Verma
Cinematography: Om Mishra
Action: Ashok Yadav
Lyricists: Pyarelal Yadav, Rajesh Mishra, Anoop Mishra, Hareram Danger
Music: Aman Shlok, Chhote Baba
Singers: Indu Sonali, Alok Kumar, Sonu Banarasi, Priyanka Singh, Somi Shailesh
Production Heads: Vikas Mahto, Mukesh Prajapati
Publicist: Sanjay Bhushan Patiala

The star cast includes Sonu Banarasi, Manni Bhattacharya, Sanjay Pandey, Dev Singh, Anoop Arora, Balekhar Singh, C.P. Bhatt, Sahab Lalghari, and Preeti Maurya in key roles.