Gunjan Chaudhary
Indian boxer-turned-actor Vijender Singh has stepped forward in support of actor Rajpal Yadav, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with a cheque bouncing and loan default case. Vijender’s public offer has sparked fresh conversations in the film industry about solidarity during tough times. Taking to X, Vijender Singh announced that he is offering Rajpal Yadav a role in his upcoming film, which is written and directed by filmmaker Sanju Saini.
Vijendra Singh
Vijendra Singh Offered Rajpal Yadav Film
In his post, Vijender expressed admiration for Rajpal’s immense contribution to Indian cinema, praising him for bringing smiles to audiences through his comic roles. He added that the team is looking forward to supporting the actor during this challenging phase. Sanju Saini also reshared the post, stating that having Rajpal Yadav on the sets would not only make the film stronger but also demonstrate meaningful industry support.
Rajpal Yadav
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The legal trouble dates back to 2010, when Rajpal Yadav reportedly took a loan of ₹5 crore from a private company to produce the film Aata Pata Lapata. The film failed at the box office, resulting in significant financial losses. Due to non-repayment, accumulated interest reportedly pushed the outstanding amount to nearly ₹9 crore. The cheques issued by Rajpal Yadav allegedly bounced, prompting the lending company to initiate legal proceedings. In 2018, he was sentenced to six months in jail in connection with the cheque bounce case.
Rajpal Yadav
Although he later sought relief from the Delhi High Court and received temporary reprieves over time, he was ultimately directed to surrender after failing to clear the dues. He surrendered on February 5, and his bail plea was heard on February 12 but rejected. The next hearing is scheduled for February 16. Several well-known personalities have reportedly extended financial assistance or expressed solidarity with Rajpal Yadav.
Rajpal Yadav
Among those named in reports are singer Mika Singh, actor Sonu Sood, veteran singer Anup Jalota, actor and self-proclaimed critic Kamal R Khan, politician Tej Pratap Yadav, actors Gurmeet Choudhary, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, filmmaker David Dhawan, and actor Varun Dhawan. Additionally, according to media reports, a Delhi-based PR agency named Nandish Communications donated ₹11,000 toward helping the actor.
