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Mukesh Sahani’s story is the kind of tale Bollywood would love to tell — only this time, it’s real. Born into a humble fisherman’s family in Bihar, he went from cutting glass in Mumbai to designing sets for Bollywood superstars, and eventually returned home to shake up Bihar’s political landscape....

Mukesh Sahani, popularly known as the "Son of Mallah," has emerged as one of Bihar’s most fascinating political leaders. Born in Supaul Bazar, Darbhanga district, in 1981, Sahani’s story is one of determination, grit, and a remarkable journey from a small-town upbringing to the corridors of power in Bihar. His...