In a rare and touching moment, Bollywood has come together like never before to support one of its own. Veteran comedian Rajpal Yadav — the man who made us laugh in Hungama, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and countless other hits — surrendered at Tihar Jail on February 5, 2026, after a long legal battle over a ₹9 crore debt.
His emotional words just before walking in —
“Sir, what should I do? I don’t have the money… Here, we are all alone. There are no friends” —
left fans and the industry heartbroken.
The debt dates back to 2010 when Rajpal took a loan for his directorial debut Ata Pata Laapata, which failed at the box office. Interest piled up over the years, and despite multiple court pleas for more time, the Delhi High Court finally ordered his surrender.
But what happened next has warmed hearts across the country.
Industry Steps Up Like Family
Rajpal’s manager Goldie shared that the “fraternity” has stood like a rock. Several big names have already reached out with real help:
- Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn — both offered significant financial support and moral backing to Rajpal’s family.
- Sonu Sood went a step further: he signed Rajpal for his next project and gave an upfront signing amount. “It’s not charity, it’s dignity,” Sonu said, urging others to give work instead of just money.
- David Dhawan and Varun Dhawan promised full support to bring Rajpal back to the screen soon.
- Music producer Rao Inderjeet Singh pledged a huge ₹1.11 crore.
- Tej Pratap Yadav and KRK announced contributions of ₹11 lakh and ₹10 lakh respectively.
Legal Hope Ahead
Jail time does not cancel the debt, but the industry’s response has brought real hope. Rajpal’s legal team has already filed a bail application, with a hearing scheduled this week. His manager remains optimistic that he could be released soon to attend family functions later this month.
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A Wake-Up Call for Bollywood
The “Rajpal Rescue” wave has started a bigger conversation about the “use and throw” culture in the industry. When one of the finest character actors of his generation faced his lowest moment, his colleagues reminded everyone that real support matters more than ever.
Rajpal Yadav made millions laugh for decades. Now, the industry is standing by him when he needs it most.
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