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Dharmendra Solanki Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 July 1984 or 12 July 1983

Age38 or 39 (as of 2022)

BirthplaceBagha village, Salempur, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India

ProfessionPolitician and Biraha Singer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRita Solanki

FamilyChildren: Krishna Solanki (son), Aakriti Solanki (elder daughter) and one more daughter; Father: Murari Lal (deceased); Two younger brothers including Surendra Solanki

Dharmendra Solanki Biography

Dharmendra Solanki is an Indian politician and Biraha singer from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. Associated with the Samajwadi Party, he has combined a musical and

Early life and background

Dharmendra Solanki was born in the village of Bagha in Salempur, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. He grew up in a farming family and faced early hardship after his father, Murari Lal, died when Solanki was a teenager. To help support his family he began performing Biraha, a Bhojpuri folk singing tradition, which became both a source of income and a defining feature of his public life.

Although he left formal schooling after his father’s death, Solanki later completed a college graduation once his family’s finances steadied. He developed interests in dancing and music, and over time built a profile as a Biraha performer in the region.

Career

Solanki’s career blends cultural performance and politics. As a Biraha singer he won multiple competitions, including a Biraha contest on the regional channel Big Ganga, where he was awarded a prize by Akhilesh Yadav. His appearances and recordings on YouTube helped him reach wider audiences; two of his channels, Dehati Lahar and Solanki Samajwadi, have each passed the 100,000-subscriber milestone and earned YouTube silver play buttons.

Politically, Solanki is a member of the Samajwadi Party. He won a Zila Panchayat election in Uttar Pradesh in 2018 on the party’s ticket. In 2021 he was appointed State President of the Samajwadi Party’s Cultural Cell by Akhilesh Yadav. He also filed his nomination for the Barhaj constituency in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly election.

Public profile

Solanki’s public persona is shaped by his dual role as a folk singer and a party worker. He has performed Biraha at political rallies and produced Samajwadi-themed songs for his YouTube channels. He has described Mulayam Singh Yadav as an influential figure in his life and has been photographed with both Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav. His musical work includes tribute material and songs that align with his party affiliation.

Personal life

Solanki is married to Rita Solanki. The couple have three children: an elder daughter named Aakriti Solanki, another daughter, and a son, Krishna Solanki. His family includes two younger brothers; one named Surendra Solanki and another who works as a senior employee at Ultratech in Noida. His mother’s name is not recorded in the available information.

He maintains a modest collection of vehicles that includes a Tata Safari and several two-wheelers such as a Royal Enfield, a Hero Splendor Plus, and a Bajaj Platina. Physical details listed for Solanki include a height of approximately 168 cm (about 5'6"), a weight around 65 kg (143 lbs), black eyes, and black hair.

Latest updates

Key recent moments in Solanki’s public life include his 2018 Zila Panchayat election victory, his 2021 appointment as State President of the Samajwadi Party’s Cultural Cell, and his 2022 filing of nomination papers for the Barhaj assembly seat. He continues to upload Samajwadi songs and cultural material to his YouTube channels and remains active in both political and musical activities.
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Recent Work

Zila Panchayat Election win

Won the Zila Panchayat election in Uttar Pradesh on a Samajwadi Party ticket.

2018
State President, Cultural Cell (Samajwadi Party)

Appointed State President of the party's Cultural Cell by Akhilesh Yadav.

2021
Assembly nomination filing (Barhaj constituency)

Filed nomination for the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly election from Barhaj.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Established profile as a Biraha singer and winner of regional competitions.
  2. Received two YouTube Silver Play Buttons for channels Dehati Lahar and Solanki Samajwadi.
  3. Won a Zila Panchayat election in Uttar Pradesh (2018).
  4. Appointed State President of the Samajwadi Party's Cultural Cell (2021).
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dharmendra Solanki born?

12 July 1984 or 12 July 1983

What is Dharmendra Solanki known for?

Politician and Biraha Singer

What is Dharmendra Solanki’s marital status?

Married

Who is Dharmendra Solanki married to?

Rita Solanki