Check bounce case: Priyadarshan defends Rajpal Yadav
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Entertainment: Actor-comedian Rajpal Yadav continues to face mounting legal troubles in connection with a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, with no immediate relief in sight. Hopes were high that the actor would be released following a bail hearing on Thursday. However, despite significant financial backing from fellow actors Salman Khan and Sonu Sood, Yadav was unable to secure bail, according to a report by The Indian Express.
Amid the ongoing crisis, several members of the film industry have stepped forward in support of the actor. The latest to extend his backing is filmmaker Priyadarshan, who has frequently collaborated with Yadav over the years.
Yadav has worked with Priyadarshan in films such as Malamaal Weekly, Bhagam Bhaag, Chup Chup Ke, and De Dana Dan. The two are also currently associated with a new project that reportedly features actor Pankaj Tripathi.
In a conversation with Mid-Day, Priyadarshan spoke about his long association with Yadav and his decision to support him during this challenging phase. Priyadarshan said that he had known Rajpal Yadav for more than 20 years and had first noticed him in Jungle, where he was impressed by his performance. He stated that Malamaal Weekly was their first film together and that Yadav had gone on to feature in most of his films thereafter.
Priyadarshan added that, considering Yadav’s current situation, he had asked the producers of his next film, Jubilee Films, to pay the actor more than his usual fee, and that they had agreed to do so. He also mentioned that Yadav would be playing the villain in his upcoming movie.
Priyadarshan also acknowledged being aware of Yadav’s prolonged legal and financial struggles. He suggested that some of the actor’s troubles may have stemmed from a lack of formal education. He said that he was aware of Rajpal Yadav’s problems and that this was the reason he continued to cast him in every film he made. He added that he had also encouraged him to take up advertising projects.
He further remarked that Yadav had made a mistake due to his lack of education, but described him as a good soul.
As Yadav’s legal battle continues, support from colleagues in the film fraternity highlights the solidarity within the industry during times of personal and professional crisis.