- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Rajpal Yadav Cheque Bounce Controversy: In a heart-warming display of solidarity, actors Gurmeet Choudhary and Sonu Sood have come forward to support veteran comedian Rajpal Yadav. This follows Yadav’s emotional surrender at Delhi’s Tihar Jail on February 5, 2026, in connection with a long-standing Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case.
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle Gurmeet Choudhary expressed his distress over the situation. He wrote, "It breaks my heart to see a senior, immensely talented artist like Rajpal Yadav ji going through such a painful phase. He has given us countless smiles, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Today, he needs us." Gurmeet didn't stop at words; he pledged to assist in any way possible and urged other filmmakers to do the same.
It breaks my heart to see a senior, immensely talented artist like Rajpal Yadav ji going through such a painful phase. He has given us countless smiles, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Today, he needs us.
— GURMEET CHOUDHARY (@gurruchoudhary) February 10, 2026
As a fellow actor and as a human being, I am stepping forward to help…
Before Gurmeet’s statement, Sonu Sood also announced that he is casting Rajpal Yadav in his next film. He took to Instagram and wrote, "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."
Rajpal Yadav’s Cheque Bounce Case Explained
Meanwhile, the legal battle stems from a Rs 5 crore loan Rajpal took in 2010 to fund his directorial debut, Ata Pata Laapata. When the film failed at the box office, the repayment cycle collapsed. Over fifteen years, the debt swelled to nearly Rs 9 crore due to interest and penalties.
Just before his surrender, a distraught Rajpal told the press, “Sir, kya karoon? Mere paas paise nahin hain. Aur koi upaay nahin dikhta… Sir, yahan hum sab akele hain. There are no friends. I have to deal with this crisis on my own.” With major stars now stepping in, there is hope that the actor will find the financial footing.
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