Rajpal Yadav Recalls Time In Tihar Jail Amid Cheque Bounce Case: Bohot Discipline...

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spending time in Tihar Jail after being sentenced in the cheque bounce case, Rajpal Yadav opened up about one of the most difficult phases of his life. The actor, who is widely known for his comic roles, reflected on the experience and spoke about what life inside prison was like.

Rajpal Yadav recalls days in prison

During a recent appearance on Farah Khan’s podcast, Rajpal Yadav got candid about his time in Tihar Jail back in 2018. The actor spoke about the phase in a composed and straightforward manner. When asked if he had any duties during his time in jail, Rajpal clarified that the situation never reached that point. However, he emphasised that discipline was a key part of daily life inside. “Woh naubat nahi thi, lekin bahut discipline se rehna tha wahan pe aur proper time katna tha,” he said. He further added that the experience changed his outlook, saying he has learned to live in every condition.

Why Rajpal Yadav went to jail

In 2010, Rajpal took a loan of Rs 5 crore to finance his directorial debut, Ata Pata Laapata. The film’s poor performance led to financial losses, and he was unable to repay the amount. This eventually resulted in a legal dispute. In 2018, a magistrate’s court convicted him in a cheque bounce case under the Negotiable Instruments Act and sentenced him to six months in jail. The verdict was upheld in 2019, with the total liability rising to nearly Rs 9 crore.Earlier this year, after failing to clear the dues, the actor surrendered and was sent to Tihar Jail. He was later granted interim bail on February 16 after depositing Rs 1.5 crore. He also sought a 30-day extension to arrange the remaining amount, but the request was rejected.

Support from Bollywood

Rajpal also spoke about the support he received during this period. He expressed gratitude towards those who stood by him and helped him financially. Actor Sonu Sood was among the first to come out in his support and urged filmmakers to sign Rajpal with a small signing amount so he could repay his debts. Afterwards, several others, including Salman Khan, David Dhawan and Priyadarshan, also reportedly stepped in to help.

Next for Rajpal Yadav

The actor is awaiting the release of Bhooth Bangla, a horror-comedy directed by Priyadarshan, which stars Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal along with Wamiqa Gabbi and Tabu. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on April 17.