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Santosh Chaudhary (Dadus), Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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AgeNot Known

BirthplaceBhiwandi, Maharashtra

ProfessionSinger, Composer, Performer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseYogita Chaudhary

FamilySon - Dev Chaudhari; Daughters - Hanishka Chaudhari and Diksha Chaudhari; Father - Krishna Motiram Chaudhary

Santosh Chaudhary (Dadus), Biography

Santosh Chaudhary, known professionally as Dadus or Goldman Dadus, is an Indian singer, composer and performer from Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. He primarily唱sin

Early life and background

Santosh Chaudhary, popularly known as Dadus and sometimes referred to as Goldman Dadus, hails from Bhiwandi in Maharashtra. He grew up in a musical household where his father sang at jagrans, devotional all-night vigils that combine singing and dance. That early exposure to music and performance encouraged him to take part in local singing and dancing activities and later join an orchestra to develop his skills.

Chaudhary attended New English School in Thane and Sharda Mandir High School in Kalyan before going on to study at Mumbai University. He is a practicing devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba, a detail reflected in his public persona.

Career

Dadus made his recorded debut with the album Koligeete Lokgeete, released under the Kunam music company. He built a reputation as a singer and composer in the Marathi-language music scene, especially for Agri and Koli songs. His repertoire includes popular numbers such as Dadus Aala Haldi, Bayanchya Aajisa and Aai Tuza Lalulya, the first of which is cited as his breakthrough hit.

Beyond studio recordings, Chaudhary has performed live extensively and is frequently invited to serve as a judge at singing competitions. In 2018 he made an on-screen appearance on the Marathi television serial Chhoti Malkin, performing at a fictional haldi ceremony. In 2021 he participated as a contestant on Bigg Boss Marathi Season 3, a national reality television program.

Public profile

Dadus is recognised not only for his music but also for a distinctive public image. He favors wearing substantial gold jewellery and large sunglasses, a style that earned him the sobriquet Goldman Dadus. He cites Bappi Lahiri—singer, composer and producer—as an inspiration, and has expressed admiration for Lahiri’s style.

Outside of music, he enjoys cooking and dancing, and is known to be an animal lover who keeps a pet dog. He is also interested in car modification, with a modified Toyota Safari among his favourites. The profile notes that he collects pistols. Chaudhary maintains a presence on YouTube through a channel named Dadus chaudhari, where he shares singing clips and videos from his daily life.

Personal life

Chaudhary’s family includes his wife, Yogita Chaudhary, and children: a son, Dev Chaudhari, and daughters Hanishka Chaudhari and Diksha Chaudhari. His father is named Krishna Motiram Chaudhary; his mother’s name is not listed in the available details. He stands about 165 cm tall (approximately 5 feet 5 inches) and has black hair and black eyes. He bears tattoos on his right forearm and left arm.

Latest updates

In recent years Dadus expanded his visibility beyond music with television appearances, including the 2018 special performance on Chhoti Malkin and his participation in Bigg Boss Marathi Season 3 in 2021. He continues to perform, judge singing contests and post content on his YouTube channel.

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Recent Work

Koligeete Lokgeete

Music album; debut recording released with Kunam music company.

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Career Highlights

  1. Debut album: Koligeete Lokgeete
  2. Known for Marathi Agri and Koli songs including "Dadus Aala Haldi", "Bayanchya Aajisa" and "Aai Tuza Lalulya"
  3. Appeared on Chhoti Malkin (2018)
  4. Contestant on Bigg Boss Marathi Season 3 (2021)
  5. Regularly invited to judge singing competitions
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