Mumbai : Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav opened up about his financial struggles after surrendering at Tihar Jail in a cheque-bounce case, saying he had no money to repay the amount and saw no other way out. He also admitted that he must face the crisis alone, adding that there were no friends to turn to for help. The actor had been asked to surrender by February 4 but failed to follow the order, leading the court to deny any further relief.
The bench also made it clear that everyone is equal before the law, regardless of their profession. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama about his situation, Yadav explained his financial difficulties, saying, “Sir, kya karoon? When asked if he had considered seeking help from colleagues or industry friends such as Priyadarshan, who has frequently collaborated with him, Yadav responded, “Sir, yahan hum sab akele hain (sir, we are all on our own over here). There are no friends. I have to deal with this crisis on my own.”
Rajpal Yadav surrendered on Thursday after the Delhi High Court denied his plea for an extension. He had earlier been given time to comply with the court’s order in the cheque-bounce case but failed to meet the deadline as he could not arrange the repayment. The court directed him to surrender immediately. Tihar Jail officials later confirmed that the actor appeared before the Jail Superintendent around 4 pm soon after the order was issued.
The High Court criticised the delay and made it clear that a person’s professional background cannot be a reason for special treatment. The bench stated, “This Court cannot be expected to show or create special circumstances for any person merely because such a person belongs to a particular background or industry.”
The court observed that its earlier order left “no room for confusion” about the surrender date. While Yadav’s lawyer informed the court that the delay happened because the actor was trying to arrange repayment, the bench maintained that repeated leniency would weaken the authority of judicial orders.
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