Pawan Yadav is better known in the digital world by the stage name Leelu Pardhan (also written as Leelu Pradhan). Pawan is one of the most entertaining creators in India when it comes to making Haryanvi comedy content. Hailing from the city of Panipat in the state of Haryana, Pawan chose acting to become one of the most well-known faces in all of Haryana and its surrounding areas
As the leading man, co-founder, and artistic director of Nazarbattu Productions, Pawan is among the most successful of all Haryanvi comedy personalities on the web, with millions of fans on YouTube and Facebook combined. Through his humor and connection to the real-life rural setting, Pawan has gained a huge following of fans from all generations.
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Pawan Yadav Bio Summary
| Fields | Details |
| Real name | Pawan Yadav |
| Famous as | Leelu Pardhan / Leelu Pradhan |
| Date of birth | 6 November 1992 |
| Age (2026) | 33 years |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Birthplace | Panipat, Haryana, India |
| Current residence | Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Yadav |
| Profession | Actor, comedian, YouTuber, content creator, co-founder (Nazarbattu Productions) |
| Known for | Playing Leelu Pardhan in Desi Haryanvi comedy sketches on Nazarbattu YouTube channel |
| School | Haryana Vidhya Mandir, Haryana |
| Father | Gagan Yadav |
| Mother | Gudi Yadav |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Anamika Yadav (also a content creator; co-host on personal channel) |
| YouTube (main) | Nazarbattu Productions – 4.18 million+ subscribers |
| Personal YouTube | Pawan Yadav (with Anamika) – 6.8 lakh+ subscribers (est. Jan 2020) |
| @pawan_nazarbattu – 93K+ followers | Verified since August 2025 | |
| Nazarbattu Productions page – 9 million+ followers | |
| Business email | [email protected] |
| Hobbies | Watching sunsets, cricket, and comedy writing |
| Net worth (est.) | Rs. 50 lakh+ (as of 2025) |
| Monthly earnings (est.) | Rs. 1 lakh – Rs. 2 lakh |
Career and Fame Rise
Nazarbattu beginning
It was only after Pawan took up acting for the Nazarbattu YouTube channel, which is a Haryanvi comedy website focusing on humorous and realistic aspects of life happening in Haryanvi villages. It involved issues related to land conflicts, family feuds, politics, gossip, and hilarious incidents from daily rural life.
There were several interesting roles enacted by Pawan in different videos, but what caught the imagination of people across India, indeed the world, was his portrayal of a charmingly simple-minded yet shrewd village leader, Leelu Pardhan.
Leelu Pardhan goes viral
One such popular video, entitled Leelu Zamidar (2018), where Leelu embarks on an amusingly failed land deal, went viral with millions of views. Another highly popular and entertaining one, Leelu Ki Lockdown Family (April 2020), was especially viral due to its release during the lockdown period during the COVID-19 pandemic. By the mid-2020s, Nazarbattu Productions was nearing close to 4.18 million subscribers on YouTube and 9 million followers on Facebook.
Going solo – personal channel
In January 2020, Pawan made a personal YouTube channel with his wife Anamika Yadav, featuring comedy as a couple. His channel garnered over 6.8 lakh (680,000) subscribers, thus establishing that the popularity of Pawan does not depend solely on the Leelu Pardhan character. Finally, in August 2025, Pawan was awarded an Instagram badge of verification.
Follow TJP Whatsapp ChannelThe Leelu Pardhan character
In the realm of television drama, Leelu Pardhan is not just a character he is a cultural icon. For Haryanvi villages, the pardhan or sarpanch is a symbol of local power and sometimes comic arrogance. Leelu takes this stereotype and makes it hilarious with exaggeration, humor, and a distinctive dialect.
| Fields | Details |
| Character type | Village pardhan (headman) – arrogant, naive yet good-hearted |
| Language | Pure Haryanvi dialect – earthy, uncouth, and very funny for regional audiences |
| Typical story arcs | Land disputes, domestic problems, local politics, rival families, election shenanigans |
| Common cast members | Raseelu (sidekick), Pandat, other villagers, family members |
| Famous serials/episodes | Leelu Zamidar (2018), Leelu Ki Lockdown Family (2020), election skits |
| Cultural value | Cultural representation of the average rural villager of Haryana – relatable to villagers, nostalgic for NRIs, intriguing for city dwellers |
| Viewers | Haryana, Delhi-NCR, UP, Uttarakhand, Hindi belt; Haryanvis around the world |
Career timeline
- 6 Nov 1992: Birthplace, Panipat, Haryana. Parents’ Names: Gagan Yadav and Gudi Yadav
- Schooling Period: Attends Haryana Vidhya Mandir. Class entertainer; expert mimicry & storyteller.
- Mid-2010s:Â Gets cast in Nazarbattu YouTube channel as the main actor. Leelu Pardhan gets created.
- July 2016:Â Creates personal Instagram profile (@pawan_nazarbattu).
- 2017–2019: Leelu Pardhan emerges as the most popular character in Nazarbattu. Leelu Zamidar’s video on July 2018 is viral. Nazarbattu reaches 1 million subscribers.
- January 2020: Establishes personal YouTube channel together with wife Anamika Yadav.
- April 2020: Leelu Ki Lockdown Family creates an unprecedented stir during coronavirus lockdown period.
- 2021–2023: Achieves a total of 4 million subscribers on Nazarbattu YouTube channel and 9 million on Facebook page. Personal YouTube channel reaches 6.8 lakh subscribers.
- August 2025:Â Gets Instagram verified badge. Officially considered to be an influential public personality.
- 2025–2026 (present): Ongoing creation of content on behalf of Nazarbattu and for personal channel. Manages collaborations for brand from Dehradun.
Personal Background
Pawan Yadav is happily married to Anamika Yadav, who is not only his life partner but also his business partner in content creation. Together, Pawan and Anamika began a YouTube channel in January 2020. On their YouTube channel, they create couple comedies and sketch daily life scenarios. Anamika Yadav has also collaborated with Pawan in many Nazarbattu videos.
The father of Pawan is Gagan Yadav, and Gudi Yadav is his mother. While born in Panipat, Haryana, Pawan Yadav is currently residing in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This move is indicative of his success from being an unknown town boy to becoming a national-level content creator.
| Fields | Details |
| Father | Gagan Yadav |
| Mother | Gudi Yadav |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Anamika Yadav – appears in personal YouTube channel; content creation partner |
| Birthplace | Panipat, Haryana |
| Current city | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Hobbies | Watching sunsets, cricket, comedy writing and brainstorming new skits |
Net worth & income sources
| Fields | Details |
| Projected net worth | Rs. 50 lakh+ |
| Projecting earnings per month | Rs. 1,00,000 – Rs. 2,00,000 |
| Nazarbattu YouTube | channel earnings from AdSense on Nazarbattu’s 4.18 million+ subscriber channel that gets crores of hits monthly |
| Personal YouTube | ad revenue from a personal YouTube channel that has 7.29 lakh subscribers |
| in-stream ads from Nazarbattu’s 9 million+ follower Facebook page | |
| Brand collaborations | Sponsored posts, brand promotion on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram |
| Nazarbattu Productions | Earning from being a founding member and production head at Nazarbattu Productions |
| Paid promotions and brand value (over 93K followers; verification August 2025) |
Social media presence
| YouTube (Nazarbattu) | Nazarbattu Productions – 4.18M+ subscribers |
| Personal YouTube | Pawan Yadav – 7.29 lakh+ subscribers |
| @pawan_nazarbattu – 232K+ (Verified Aug 2025) | |
| Nazarbattu Productions page – 10M+ followers | |
| Business email | [email protected] |
| Instagram since | July 2016 |
| Personal channel since | January 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Pawan Yadav?
Pawan Yadav is an Indian actor, comedian, YouTuber, and co-founder of Nazarbattu Productions, renowned for portraying Leelu Pardhan in Haryanvi comedy skits.
What is the real name of Leelu Pardhan?
The actual name of Leelu Pardhan is Pawan Yadav. Leelu Pardhan is his alter ego or on-screen persona on the Nazarbattu YouTube channel.
What is Pawan Yadav’s age in 2026?
Born on 6 November 1992, he will be 33 years old in 2026.
Who is Pawan Yadav’s wife?
Anamika Yadav. They jointly host their YouTube channel as well, started in January 2020.
What is Pawan Yadav’s net worth?
Rs. 50 lakh+ (2025). He earns between Rs. 1-2 lakh per month via YouTube and Facebook
Where is Pawan Yadav from?
Pawan Yadav From Panipat, Haryana; presently residing in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Pawan Yadav’s parents Name
Father: Gagan Yadav, Mother: Gudi Yadav
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