Actor Rajpal Yadav breaks silence on his Rs. 9 crore cheque bounce case, calling it an “ego clash,” as his lawyer interrupts a media interaction. The actor also claims he has Rs. 1,200 crore worth of projects lined up over the next seven years.
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has addressed the ongoing Rs. 9 crore cheque bounce case, calling it an “ego clash,” during a press conferance that was notably interrupted by his lawyer. The actor, who recently secured bail, also made a striking claim about having Rs. 1,200 crore worth of work lined up over the next seven years.
‘This is an ego clash,’ says Rajpal Yadav
Speaking to reporters, Rajpal Yadav described the dispute as deeply personal rather than purely financial. “This is not about money. This is an ego clash,” the actor said, adding that he was confident the truth would emerge in court.
“When the deal happened, Bhaskar ji (Rajpal’s lawyer) wasn’t in the picture. I have worked in over 250 films. If I look back at those agreements, every contract will have some loophole. When this deal took place, I never imagined it would be dragged to court. This fight is an ego clash. The person wants me to fall at his feet in return for Rs. 5 crore. He doesn’t want money. If it was for money, I am ready to pay since 2013. The money came to me first. I went to the Laxmi Nagar office and blindly signed the papers without reading them. I did make a mistake there,” Rajpal Yadav said, as per a report in Hindustan Times.
The actor continued, “Because it was a ‘ghar ka maamla’, I didn’t involve lawyers. Sometimes, you trust people’s words and relationships more than paperwork. In my mind, I thought – a man whose net worth is between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 1,500 crore gave me Rs. 5 crore within minutes on a single phone call; why would he ever file a case against me? There was no lawyer involved, and not even my wife was aware. What we had agreed upon was that after the film’s release, he would receive Rs. 8 crore instead of Rs. 5 crore, and whatever remained would be mine. The film earned Rs. 1 crore…”
Yadav’s lawyer stepped in at that point, and just said, “If you say that trusting that man was a mistake, then Rajpal Yadav has made that mistake.”
‘Rs. 1,200 crore worth of work lined up,’ claims Rajpal
Rajpal Yadav, during the same press conferance, also claimed that his professional future remains strong despite the legal setbacks. “Over the next 7 years, I have branding projects valued at Rs1200 crore. I’ve secured 4 agreements, which don’t include films. Some of these projects are worth Rs 200 crore, while others go up to Rs 2000 crore. The income is a mix of fees and equity in the projects. I also have 10 films lined up,” he said, adding that he is focused on rebuilding stability and continuing his career.
The actor also announced the launch of his YouTube channel, calling it a platform to connect more directly with fans and explore creative independence.
Industry support pours in
Following his legal ordeal, multiple voices from the film fraternity have rallied behind Rajpal Yadav, praising his contribution to Indian cinema and urging producers and filmmakers to support him during this phase.
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