‘I told my producers of my next to pay him more than…’ – Firstpost

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has always repeated his actors in his films. One of them is Rajpal Yadav. The duo has done more than a dozen films together. They have worked together on films like Hungama, Garam Masala, Malamaal Weekly, Chup Chup Ke, Bhagam Bhaag, Dhol, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Mere Baap Pehle Aap, Billu, De Dena Dan, Rangrezz. And now they are working on Bhooth Bangla.

Yadav, known for movies such as “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi”, “Waqt”, “Phir Hera Pheri”, “Partner”, “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”, “Hungama” and “Chup Chup Ke”, was sent to Tihar jail after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea seeking more time to repay outstanding amount in a cheque-bounce cases. The actor has to pay nearly Rs 9 crore.

Priyadarshan breaks silence

The filmmaker told Mid-day, “I have known Rajpal for over 20 years.” The director, who was neck-deep in the post-production of Bhooth Bangla in Hyderabad, added, “I saw him for the first time in Jungle [2000] and was surprised by his performance. My first film with him was Malamaal Weekly [2006], and after that, he has starred in most of my films.

“I told the producers [Jubilee Films] of my next to pay Rajpal more than what he charges because of his situation. We want to save him. The producers have agreed. Rajpal plays the villain in my movie,” added the director.

Many from the film industry, including actors Sonu Sood, 
Gurmeet Chaudhary and music composer Rao Inderjit Yadav, offered financial assistance to the family and urged others to do the same.

Asked about who all have reached out to them, Radha Yadav told PTI, “Everybody has stood by him. The industry has been supportive, a big thank you to everyone who is coming out to help.” Goldie Jain, Rajpal Yadav’s manager of 25 years, said from leading actors to directors and producers, many in the industry have offered assistance.