Kamal Ghorui
Actor Rajpal Yadav has been in the news for his name attached to the cheque bounce case. The actor has been going through a tough time amidst legal and financial troubles and was asked to surrender at Tihar jail in cheque bounce case of approximately Rs 2.5 crore. Now as per a recent report, the actor made an emotional statement right before surrendering himself to the authorities. Breaking down as he addressed the situation, Yadav said as quoted by News X, “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.”For those not in the know, the legal battle dates back to 2010, when Yadav borrowed Rs 5 crore from Murali Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial venture Ata Pata Laapata. The film failed to perform at the box office, leading to severe financial strain and difficulties in repaying the loan. As a result, several cheques issued by the actor reportedly bounced, triggering legal action.
In April 2018, a Magistrate’s Court found Rajpal Yadav and his wife guilty under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced them to six months in prison. Although the actor challenged the verdict and sought relief through multiple appeals, the matter dragged on for years, with the outstanding amount swelling to nearly Rs 9 crore.During this period, Yadav managed to repay portions of the debt, including Rs 75 lakh in 2025. However, repeated delays and missed deadlines led the court to question his intent, observing his “lack of seriousness” in resolving the matter.On February 4, 2026, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed Yadav’s final request for a one-week extension to arrange funds. The court made it clear that repeated leniency could not be granted, irrespective of one’s fame, and directed the actor to surrender without delay.See More: Rajpal Yadav’s Tihar Jail case: A long list of controversies around the actor
