Actor Rajpal Yadav on Thursday surrendered before the Tihar Jail authorities, after the Delhi High Court refused to extend the deadline for payment of Rs 9 crore in connection with his conviction in cheque-bounce
cases. A bunch of celebrities have now come out in his support. What is the case? Why is he is Tihar jail?
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,…
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) February 10, 2026
Who is Rajpal Yadav? What is his net worth?
Yadav, an NSD graduate who is known for his roles in movies such as ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’, ‘Waqt’, ‘Phir Hera Pheri’, ‘Partner’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Hungama’ and ‘Chup Chup Ke’.
Yadav’snet worth is estimatedto be between ₹50 crore and ₹85 crore as of February 2026. Despite this high valuation, the actor is currently facing a severe financial crisis and has surrendered at Tihar Jail due to a long-standing ₹9 crore cheque bounce case.
He typically charges between ₹1 crore and ₹2 crore per project. His annual earnings from films and endorsements are reported to be between ₹4 crore and ₹7 crore. He earns approximately ₹30–35 lakh per year through brand partnerships, charging up to ₹1 crore per campaign for high-profile deals. His collection includes an Audi A8 (valued at ₹1.37 crore) and a BMW (valued at ₹80 lakh).
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.
As a fellow actor and as a human being, I am stepping forward to help…— GURMEET CHOUDHARY (@gurruchoudhary) February 10, 2026
What is the case against Rajpal Yadav?
In 2010,Yadav borrowed Rs 5 crore from M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd for his directorial debut film ‘Ata Pata Laapata’, but the film flopped at the box office.
Before his surrender, Yadav told the Bollywood Hungama that he did not have money or any other means to pay the outstanding amount. “Sir, kya karoon? Mere paas paise nahin hain. Aur koi upaay nahin dikhta (sir, what to do? I don’t have the money to pay back. Can’t see another way out),” he said. When asked whether he had sought help from his colleagues, the actor said, “Everyone is on their own in the industry.”
मुझे अभी मेरे बड़े भाई राव इंदरजीत यादव जी की पोस्ट के माध्यम से माननीय राजपाल यादव जी के परिवार की पीड़ा के विषय में जानकारी प्राप्त हुई।
इस अत्यंत कठिन समय में मैं और मेरा पूरा JJD (जन शक्ति जनता दल) परिवार, उनके शोकाकुल परिवार के साथ पूरी संवेदना और मजबूती से खड़ा है।मानवीय… pic.twitter.com/IG4iblPRRq
— Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) February 10, 2026
The case hearing
The Delhi High Court, in its judgment, had noted that Yadav was required to make payments of Rs 1.35 crore in each of the seven cases against him and directed that the amount already deposited with the registrar general of the high court be released in favour of the complainant.
The high court on Wednesday refused to extend the deadline given to Yadav for surrendering to the jail authorities. The counsel for Yadav, who was on February 2 directed to surrender by 4 pm on Wednesday, had told the court that the actor had arranged a sum of Rs 50 lakh and sought one more week to make the payment.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, however, rejected Yadav’s application seeking extension of time to surrender, saying there was no ground to grant him the relief.
Rajpal Yadav’s emotional video
Before going to jail, Rajpal posted an emotional video on Instagram, revealing that he was facing a severe financial crunch. Rajpal’s emotional confession evoked several reactions from fans and members of film industry. Earlier in the day, Sonu Sood stepped in to show support to Rajpal.
I am ready to give ₹10 lakhs for RajPal Yadav. Let’s all Bollywood people come together to give him ₹5cr! If he does pay back only ₹5cr So he can come out from jail immediately! Let’s all help him.
— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) February 10, 2026
Sonu Sood to KRK: Help pours in
Sonu Sood:Actor Sonu Sood, in a post on X, said, “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…A small signing amount, adjustable against future work, is not charity, it’s dignity. When one of our own is going through a tough phase… This is how we show we are more than just an industry.”
Gurmeet Choudhary: ActorGurmeet Choudhary on Tuesday took to social media to offer help to Yadav. In a post on X, 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. As a fellow actor and as a human being, I am stepping forward to help in whatever way I can.”
Guru Randhawa: The singer confirmed that Rajpal Yadav will feature in an upcoming music video and has already paid him a signing amount to help ease his financial stress.
Kamaal R Khan (KRK): He pledged Rs 10 lakh in assistance and publicly called on the Bollywood fraternity to collectively raise ₹5 crore to help settle the actor’s debts.
Rao Inderjeet Singh Yadav: The music producer and entrepreneur (founder of Gem Tunes) has offered a significant contribution of ₹1.11 crore to help cover Yadav’s legal liabilities.
Tej Pratap Yadav: The politician and president of Jan Shakti Janata Dal announced financial assistance of ₹11 lakh for the actor’s family.
FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees): The federation issued an official appeal to the entire Indian film and television fraternity, urging members to contribute even small amounts to support one of their most respected artists during this crisis.
With PTI, ANI inputs
