Rajpal Yadav is in Tihar Jail over a 2010 cheque bounce case stemming from a 5 crore loan that escalated to 9 crore. Bollywood celebrities have offered financial support, and his bail hearing is scheduled for today. His family remains hopeful for a positive outcome.
Rajpal Yadav, long known for his comedy roles, took a 5 crore loan from Murlidhar Projects Private Limited in 2010 to fund his directorial debut film Ata Pata Laapata. The film's failure led to significant losses, and with interest, the debt grew to 9 crore. He issued several cheques that bounced, prompting the Delhi High Court to sentence him to six months in prison. He surrendered at Tihar Jail earlier this week.
Before surrendering, Rajpal made an emotional plea to authorities: "Sar kya karun? Mere paas paise nahi hain aur koi upay nahi dikhta. Sar yahan hum sab akele hain. Koi dost nahi hai. Is sankat se mujhe khud hi deal karna padega."
In this tough time, Bollywood rallied around him. Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Varun Dhawan, Sonu Sood, Guru Randhawa, Mika Singh, Rao Indrajit Singh, Tej Pratap Yadav, KRK, Ratan Jain, and Gurmeet Choudhary offered financial assistance. Rao Indrajit Singh contributed 1.11 crore, Tej Pratap Yadav and Mika Singh gave 11 lakh each, and KRK provided 10 lakh. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) appealed to the industry for support. Bhojpuri star Nirahua also reacted, promising to urge producers of their upcoming film to advance Rajpal's signing amount.
Rajpal's wife Radha expressed gratitude to the industry: "Sabne hamara saath diya hai. Industry ne bahut support kiya hai. Jo bhi log aage aakar madad kar rahe hain, un sabko bahut-bahut dhanyavad." His manager Goldie stated that the family is hopeful for bail. As the hearing on February 12, 2026, approaches, fans and family await his release from Tihar Jail.
