Rajpal Yadav’s wife breaks silence after actor sent to Tihar jail: 'The industry has been…'

Actor Rajpal Yadav’s wife Radha Yadav has expressed gratitude to members of the film industry who have extended support after the comedian surrendered before Tihar jail authorities in connection with cheque bounce cases.

Yadav was taken into custody after the Delhi High Court declined his request for additional time to clear pending dues. The actor is required to repay nearly Rs 9 crore. The court observed that he had to deposit Rs 1.35 crore in each of the seven cases registered against him and directed that the amount already deposited be released to the complainant.

Speaking to PTI, Radha Yadav said the family has received encouragement from across the industry. “Everybody has stood by him. The industry has been supportive, a big thank you to everyone who is coming out to help,” she said.

Several actors and technicians have reportedly offered financial assistance. Sonu Sood, Gurmeet Chaudhary and music composer Rao Inderjit Yadav were among those who publicly backed the family and appealed to others to step forward.

Rajpal’s manager of 25 years, Goldie Jain, stated that many well known names have reached out. Media reports have claimed that Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan and filmmaker David Dhawan have also assured support. “People have taken the initiative to help. They all have promised to help, it doesn't mean financially only. It's true that (Salman, Ajay, Varun and David Dhawan) these people have called. In what capacity and how they will help, that is yet to be known. They are all well-wishers of Rajpal bhai,” Jain said. He added, “The bail hearing is tomorrow and if everything goes well, we will hold a press conference.”

The case dates back to 2010 when Yadav borrowed Rs 5 crore from a company for his directorial venture Ata Pata Laapata. The film did not perform well commercially. Before surrendering, the actor had said he had no funds to repay the amount and remarked that in the industry, “Everyone is on their own.” Investigations and legal proceedings in the matter are ongoing.