Baleshwar or Balesar Yadav (1942 - 2008) was a famous Bhojpuri folk singer.
He was born in Badanpur village of Madhuban area of Mau in eastern Uttar Pradesh, which is currently part of the district of Mau, situated on the banks of the Ghaghra River.
Baleshwar is considered the first superstar of Bhojpuri world, many of his songs were copied in Bollywood.
[1] His major popular songs are as follows: Tin baje munni Jarur Milan, sadhe tin baje Baleshwar Yadav has written this song, after getting inspired, Anjaan included the song in Amitabh Bachchan's film 'Aaj Ka Arjun'- Chali Aana Tu Paan ki Dukan pe Sadhe Tin Baje.
He was also awarded Maati Ratan Samman by Shaheed Shodha Sansthan.