Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua) dons a compelling avatar in Scam 2003: The Telgi Story as Pramod Jaisingh, the law-bringing counterweight to the sprawling fraud. His transformation—from regional superstar to sturdy procedural anchor—adds urgent credibility to the series. Here’s what to watch for.
Who is Pramod Jaisingh?
Confirmed in casting announcements such as in Outlook India, Dinesh Lal Yadav plays Pramod Jaisingh—initially seen as a timid desk officer, he grows into a courageous investigator under Mukesh Tiwari’s Suryapratap Gehlot. Reports highlight how, “later under the guidance of Gehlot, [he] fearlessly confronts corruption, ensuring that none escape the long arm of the law.”
From Bhojpuri fame to a Hindi-streaming turn
A massive star in Bhojpuri cinema, known widely by his screen name Nirahua, Dinesh Lal Yadav has recently seen his first digital milestone as Pramod Jaisingh. His character arc—revealed through interviews—centres on shedding timid bureaucratic preconceptions to emerge as a morally resolute officer.
Behind-the-scenes: a close shave on set
In an exclusive with OTTplay, Yadav recalls a harrowing moment during filming: “The car… didn’t stop… the camera… everyone was shocked… no one was hurt.” It underscores the commitment behind the series’ realism, demonstrating how actors like Jaisingh aren’t just performing—they’re living the high-stakes drama.
When Jaisingh steps up
Pramod’s presence becomes most palpable in Volume 2, as the investigation accelerates and the scam’s infrastructure begins to crumble. He’s pivotal during key raids and disclosures—his courage reflecting the shifting tone from complacency to confrontation. The episode guide patterns each moment when the timid officer transforms under pressure.
Is Pramod Jaisingh a real figure?
No single officer named Pramod Jaisingh appears in court documents or historical accounts of the Telgi case. Instead, he reads as a composite—made to reflect the broader sweep of honest forces in the systemic fight against corruption, without dramatizing or misnaming any real individuals.
Quick facts
- Character: Pramod Jaisingh – bureaucrat turned enforcer.
- Actor: Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua).
- Significance: Symbolizes institutional integrity rising amid systemic decay.
Why watch for Jaisingh?
If you’re drawn to the grit hidden beneath moral arcs, Jaisingh is your quiet beacon. He represents redemption in a system buckling under corruption. And for fans of Nirahua, it’s a dramatic departure—from folk songs and laughter to bureaucratic backbone. The path from whispering office to principled action is every bit as important as the scam itself.
Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua.
From desk-bound bureaucrat to courageous investigator under Gehlot’s mentorship.
Prominent during Volume 2, when the scam peels back under pressure (see episode guide).
No—he’s dramatized as a composite representing upright officers.
He’s a top Bhojpuri film star and recent Member of Parliament.
