Actor Rajpal Yadav, known for his comic roles in many Bollywood films, is embroiled in a prolonged legal battle over a cheque bounce and debt dispute that has now resulted in his incarceration at Tihar Jail. The matter stems from a loan of Rs 5 crore that Yadav had taken to fund his 2010 directorial project Ata Pata Laapata. The film’s failure at the box office triggered financial strain, and over the years unpaid dues, interest and penalties have pushed the case value to around Rs 9 crore.

Rajpal Yadav's lawyer reveals details

Yadav’s lawyer, Bhaskar Upadhyay, informed the media that the actor has already paid Rs 2.5 crore which is half of the original loan amount, toward this debt and remains willing to deposit more. This partial payment comprises funds previously deposited with the court registry as well as additional amounts brought forward by Yadav’s camp. Upadhyay explained that part of the delay in the Delhi High Court’s ongoing bail proceedings was due to the opposing party’s lack of response to their application, leading the bench to adjourn the hearing to February 16 to allow further clarification.