Rajpal Yadav Opens Up On Rs 9 Cr Cheque Bounce Case; Says, “Wasn’t Jailed Because I Didn’t Have Money”

Amid the ongoing case, Rajpal Yadav expressed confidence in the judiciary system, asserting that “he might not have started the fight, but he will end it.” The actor has found himself embroiled in a legal controversy after being sent to Tihar Jail over a Rs 9 crore debt and cheque bounce case. Speaking out about the public perception surrounding the matter, Rajpal suggested that “the truth is far more complex than it appears.”

Rajpal Yadav Opens Up On His Rs 9 Cr Cheque Bounce Case

During his recent appearance on Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Rajpal Yadav addressed the case. The conversation started with a reference to Nawazuddin Siddiqui. He once called Rajpal a “kind-hearted” person who kept his kitchen open for struggling actors. He also spoke about a common assumption: “That an actor with such an extensive filmography should have had no difficulty repaying Rs 5 crore.”

Rajpal shared, “That’s exactly the question… the day people understand this, they will understand my entire case… I was not jailed because I didn’t have money. It was about a larger issue and a matter of principle.” He further explained that “If it was just about Rs 5 crore, it would have been resolved in 2012.” But he claimed that the issue led to losses of Rs 17–22 crore. He said, “Ye 5 crore ka masla hota to 2012 me nipat ta. Iss 5 crore ne 17 crore ko dubane ka kaam kiya hai.”

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The actor also opened up about the film project at the centre of the controversy. He revealed that “a substantial portion of it had already been completed before things began to unravel.” He stated, “Rs 12 crore had already been spent… it became a Rs 22 crore project…If even enemies are involved in a project, they should let it release. The audience should decide.”

Reacting to allegations of fraud, Rajpal said, “In the film industry, out of 100 films, 20 work and 80 fail… If a film fails, it doesn’t mean fraud has been committed.” Amid the case, he expressed faith in the judiciary. Rajpal stated, “This fight was not started by me, but it will end because of me.”

About Rajpal Yadav’s Case

In 2010, Rajpal borrowed Rs 5 crore from Delhi-based Murali Projects Pvt Ltd to fund his directorial debut, Ata Pata Laapata (2012). The film failed at the box office, resulting in heavy losses. Rajpal was unable to repay the amount, leading to a legal dispute. In 2018, a magistrate’s court convicted him in a cheque bounce case under the Negotiable Instruments Act. The actor was sentenced to 6 months’ imprisonment. The decision was upheld by a sessions court in 2019, and the amount owed increased to nearly Rs 9 crore.

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In February, after failing to make the payment, Rajpal surrendered and was sent to Tihar Jail. Several celebrities supported him, and he was granted interim bail on February 16, valid until March 18. The court ordered him to deposit Rs 1.5 crore for bail, which he did, and he was subsequently granted relief. The Delhi High Court clarified that he would not be taken back into custody after the earlier order was vacated. Since the case surfaced, many celebrities, including Sonu Sood and Mika Singh, have shown support.

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