Bollywood ace actor and comedian Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Delhi's Tihar jail in a cheque-bounce case on Thursday. Actor taken a loan of Rs. 5 crore in 2010 to fund his directorial debut, Ata Pata Laapata, but film got flopped and he failed to repay amount. Sonu Sood posted on X and assured that he will he will cast him in his film. He also urged other filmmakers to give him a signing amount for their upcoming movies.
Sonu Sood X post reads, "Rajpal Yadav is a gifted actor who has given years of unforgettable work to our industry. Sometimes life turns unfair, not because of talent, but because timing can be brutal. He will be part of my film, and I believe this is the moment for all of us... producers, directors, colleagues to stand together. A small signing amount, adjustable against future work, is not charity; it’s dignity. When one of our own is going through a tough phase, the industry must remind him he’s not alone. This is how we show we are more than just an industry ."
About Rajpal Yadav Cheque Bounce Case
Rajpal Yadav funded his directorial debut, Ata Pata Laapata, with a Rs. 5 crore loan from Murali Projects Pvt. Ltd. However, the film's box office failure left him unable to repay the debt. Consequently, checks issued by Yadav and his wife bounced, leading the lender to pursue legal action. Despite partial payments, a significant amount remained outstanding. The Delhi High Court denied further extensions, and Yadav surrendered to Tihar Jail authorities on February 5, 2026.
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As reported by Bollywood Hungama, the actor, before surrendering, confided in senior journalist Subhash K Jha, stating his financial desperation and feeling of isolation: "Sir, what should I do? I don't have any money. I don't see any other solution...Sir, yahan hum sab akele hain. There are no friends. I have to deal with this crisis on my own."