# Rajpal Yadav's Bold Call: Smoking Rooms in Jail Like Airports – And "KBC Lifelines" for Prisoners? Imagine trading the glitz of Bollywood sets for the stark walls of Tihar Jail, only to emerge demanding **smoking rooms inside prisons** – just like the ones at airports and railway stations. That's exactly what veteran comedian **Rajpal Yadav** did after securing interim bail in a high-profile Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case.[1][4] Fresh out of Tihar Jail on interim bail till March 18, granted by the Delhi High Court after he deposited Rs 1.5 crore with complainant M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd, Rajpal spoke candidly from his ancestral village in Shahjahanpur.[3][4][6] Thanking fans, the film fraternity, and the nation for their overwhelming support, he didn't hold back on prison reforms. "There should be **designated smoking areas inside jails, similar to facilities at railway stations and airports**," he urged, emphasizing that prisons must evolve into true **reform centres**.[1][2][3] Rajpal, known for comic gems like *Hungama*, *Phir Hera Pheri*, and *Bhool Bhulaiyaa*, clarified he's no promoter of tobacco – he's tried quitting multiple times – but sees practical upgrades as essential.[1][6] He highlighted the blurred lines between "hardened criminals" and those making "one-time mistakes," calling for structured opportunities for change while upholding the law for the unrepentant.[1][3][4] In a nod to *Kaun Banega Crorepati*, he quipped that prisoners deserve "lifelines" too, pushing for jails "upgraded for today's time" to better distinguish and rehabilitate inmates.[4][8] This isn't just idle chatter from a star who's faced the system firsthand. The case dates back to 2012, with Rajpal surrendering earlier this month after the court rejected more repayment time. Now, with a family wedding and upcoming press conference on the horizon, he's letting his lawyer handle legal details while sparking a national conversation on humane prison reforms.[1][3]
Citations
1.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rajpal-yadav-says-there-should-be-designated-smoking-room-in-jail-thanks-fans-and-fraternity-for-support-11054341
2.https://www.ptinews.com/story/entertainment/rajpal-yadav-says-there-should-be-designated-smoking-room-in-jail-thanks-fans-and-fraternity-for-support/3391392
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rajpal-yadav-says-there-should-be-designated-smoking-areas-inside-jails-after-getting-interim-bail-in-9-crore-debt-case-101771424107209.html
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rajpal-yadav-seeks-smoking-rooms-in-jail-after-interim-bail-in-rs-9-crore-cheque-bounce-case-like-kbc-prisoners-deserve-lifelines/articleshow/128514165.cms
5.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/rajpal-yadav-makes-first-statement-after-getting-released-from-tihar-jail-requests-designated-smoking-rooms-in-prison-article-153639048
6.https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/rajpal-yadav-says-there-should-be-designated-smoking-room-in-jail-thanks-fans-and-fraternity-for-support/
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rajpal-yadav-thanks-fans-and-film-fraternity-calls-for-designated-smoking-rooms-in-jails/articleshow/128510128.cms
8.https://www.mid-day.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/rajpal-yadav-says-prisoners-should-have-lifelines-like-kbc-23617245
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