Actor Rajpal Yadav, who is presently serving a jail sentence in a cheque-bounce case, will have his bail hearing on February 12. His manager, Goldie, confirmed the news and mentioned that the actor’s family remains hopeful about his release.
Rajpal Yadav’s bail hearing scheduled for February 12
As reported in India Today, Goldie said, “There is a bail hearing tomorrow, and the family is hopeful that he will be out of jail”. The manager further mentioned that many members of the film industry have stepped forward to offer financial support to the actor. He named stars like Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn, adding that filmmaker David Dhawan told him his son, actor Varun Dhawan, would also contribute. He appealed to people not to stain the image of the industry.
FWICE backs Rajpal Yadav with industry support
Goldie also mentioned that the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) had issued a letter earlier in the day, urging its members to come forward in support. He said that many people have been forthcoming, and they are hopeful that they will sail through this situation. Rajpal is a strong man, and he has shown absolute grit during this time.
Rajpal Yadav’s family to go ahead with niece’s wedding
Addressing recent speculation, Yadav’s manager clarified that the actor’s niece’s wedding, scheduled for February 19, will proceed as planned despite the ongoing legal issues. He noted that the event had been organized well in advance and the family didn’t want current circumstances to overshadow it. He stated that the wedding was planned almost two to three months in advance, and they could not let the current situation affect it. It’s just about a week away, and the family felt they should neither call off nor postpone the celebrations. In fact, it gives them a sense of normalcy during these tense times. They are hopeful that Rajpal will be back home soon. The family is praying that he is able to attend the wedding festivities. He added that everyone is expecting an outcome from the bail hearing on Thursday.
Rajpal Yadav’s cheque-bounce case details revealed
The Delhi High Court sentenced Rajpal Yadav to a six-month jail term in a cheque-bounce case dating back over a decade. The 54-year-old actor had allegedly borrowed Rs 5 crore from a Delhi-based businessman in 2010 to finance his directorial debut, ‘Ata Pata Laapata’. According to his lawyer, Yadav chose to surrender before Tihar Jail authorities last week after multiple efforts to settle the repayment over the years proved unsuccessful.
Rajpal Yadav opens up about his struggles
Having recently finished shooting for Priyadarshan’s ‘Bhoot Bangla’ with Akshay Kumar, Rajpal Yadav opened up about his current situation, expressing a sense of isolation within the film industry. In his conversation with Bollywood Hungama before surrendering, the actor remarked, “Sir, kya karoon? Mere paas paise nahin hain (Sir, what can I do? I don’t have the money). Aur koi upaay nahin dikhta (I don’t see any other way out). Yahan hum sab akele hain (We are all on our own here). There are no friends. I have to deal with this crisis on my own.“
