3 min readNew DelhiMar 4, 2026 03:55 PM IST Ever since Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail in February, social media has been rife with speculation. Among the many claims circulating online were allegations that the actor broke down in court and was financially destitute. After addressing several accusations at a recent press conference, Rajpal has now spoken to IANS, dismissing these reports as completely fabricated. He asserted that misinformation was being widely circulated by people who neither understood the case nor had access to the facts. “Don’t believe the imaginary stories on social media,” he said. “Some of what is being printed is being pushed by well-wishers, while other narratives are spread by those who know nothing about the subject. They are running their shops like this, and I respect everyone.” In his characteristic humorous tone, he added, “If one looks at Rajpal’s face, there should be a burst of laughter — don’t expect anything more than that.” Earlier, after surrendering, the actor had stated that he did not have the money to repay …