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News India Live, Digital Desk: Bollywood’s ‘Comedy King’ Rajpal Yadav is enjoying the success of his film ‘Bhoot Bangla’ these days, but in the meantime he has spoken openly about the most controversial part of his life i.e. going to jail and the loan of Rs 5 crore. In a recent podcast, Rajpal rejected all notions that he was behind bars because he had no money. The actor clearly said that this matter was more complicated than it appears simple.
“Had the issue of Rs 5 crore been there, it would have been resolved in 2012 itself.”
During a conversation in Shubhankar Mishra’s podcast, Rajpal Yadav replied to those people who often ask whether the actor, who has done more than 250 films, did not even have Rs 5 crore? He said:
“This is the real question. The day people understand this depth, they will understand my entire case. I did not go to jail because I did not have money. This was a fight of principles. If it had been an issue of only Rs 5 crore, it would have been resolved in the year 2012 itself.”
5 crores lost 17-22 crores!
The actor revealed that the controversy started with his first directorial film ‘Aata Pata Lapata’. According to Rajpal, he had already spent Rs 12 crore on the film and the project had reached Rs 22 crore. He claimed that due to this dispute of Rs 5 crore, he lost Rs 17 to 22 crore. He emotionally said that even if enemies are involved in a project, the film should be allowed to be released so that the audience can decide.
“Helped out of humanity”
Rajpal Yadav also reacted to the reports in which Nawazuddin Siddiqui had called him ‘generous’. Rajpal said that he never boasted of his help. He said, “There are two types of help, one which is known to everyone and one which remains hidden. I have always supported people from my village to Mumbai and that is why the entire industry stands with me today.”
What was the whole matter?
This controversy dates back to 2010, when Rajpal Yadav had borrowed Rs 5 crore from a Delhi businessman for his film. The matter reached court on charges of check bounce and non-return of money. He was sentenced to jail in the year 2018 and recently in February 2026, he surrendered in this case, after which he got interim bail.
Strong comeback from ‘Bhoot Bangla’
Amidst all the legal battles, Rajpal Yadav has proved with his comedy in ‘Bhoot Bangla’ that he still rules the hearts of the audience. Her chemistry with Akshay Kumar in the film is getting love just like Chhota Pandit of ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’.
