# Sonu Sood's Heartwarming Gesture: Offers Rajpal Yadav a Film Role Amid Jail Surrender in ₹9 Crore Cheque Bounce Case! **Imagine a Bollywood star extending a lifeline to a comedy legend in his darkest hour**—that's exactly what Sonu Sood did for Rajpal Yadav after the actor surrendered at Tihar Jail.[1][2][3] Rajpal Yadav, beloved for his unforgettable comic timing in hits like *Phir Hera Pheri*, has been battling a decade-long legal nightmare. In 2010, he borrowed ₹5 crore from M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd to fund his directorial debut *Ata Pata Laapata*, which sadly flopped at the box office.[2][3][4] What followed was a cascade of bounced cheques under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, leading to his and his wife Radha's conviction in 2018 with a six-month sentence.[1][4] Despite partial repayments like ₹75 lakh in 2025 and multiple appeals, the debt ballooned to nearly ₹9 crore with interest.[2][3] The Delhi High Court, under Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, rejected Yadav's final "mercy plea" for a one-week extension on February 4, 2026, emphasizing no endless leniency regardless of celebrity status.[1][3] Yadav surrendered immediately, admitting he had no money left: "Sir, kya karoon? Mere paas paise nahin hain."[5] His bail hearing is ongoing, with the next date set soon.[4][6] Enter Sonu Sood, the real-life hero known for his pandemic aid. On social media, Sood announced: "Rajpal Yadav is a gifted actor who has given years of unforgettable work to our industry... He will be part of my film, and I believe this is the moment for all of us—producers, directors, colleagues—to stand together. A small signing amount, adjustable against future work, is not charity, it's dignity."[1][2][3] Sood urged the industry to rally, praying for Yadav's relief ahead of hearings.[4][6] This isn't just support—it's a reminder of Bollywood's brotherhood in tough times. Will more stars step up? Rajpal's talent deserves a comeback!
Symbolic image of Bollywood camaraderie (Unsplash free stock photo).
Citations
1.https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/rajpal-yadav-gets-film-offer-from-sonu-sood-after-surrendering-in-cheque-bounce-case-10980047
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonu-sood-prays-for-rajpal-yadav-ahead-of-bail-hearing-in-rs-9-crore-cheque-bounce-case-101771223910303.html
3.https://economictimes.com/news/new-updates/rajpal-yadav-case-sonu-sood-comes-out-to-help-phir-hera-pheri-actor-amid-cheque-bounce-trouble-says-giving-small-amount-not-for-charity-but-/articleshow/128145300.cms
4.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/sonu-sood-voices-support-for-rajpal-yadav-ahead-of-bail-hearing-praying-he-gets-the-relief-he-deserves-ws-kl-9906110.html
5.https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sonu-sood-asks-industry-to-help-after-rajpal-yadav-faces-jail-in-cheque-bounce-case-2865920-2026-02-10
6.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rajpal-yadav-bail-hearing-sonu-sood-prays-for-a-positive-outcome-in-the-actors-9-crore-check-bounce-case-/articleshow/128411549.cms
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