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Rajpal Yadav opens up on his days in Tihar jail, tells Farah Khan if he had any duties: ‘Bahut discipline se rehna tha’

Rajpal Yadav opens up on his days in Tihar jail, tells Farah Khan if he had any duties: ‘Bahut discipline se rehna tha’

In February this year, actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered and was sent to Tihar Jail in connection with a ₹9 crore debt and cheque bounce case. However, on February 16, he was granted interim bail till March 18. Recently, Rajpal reflected on that phase of his life during a candid chat with filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan. Farah Khan asks Rajpal Yadav about his jail time. Farah Khan talks about Rajpal Yadav’s Tihar jail term During the vlog, Rajpal made mixed vegetable rice for Farah and Dilip and was seen chopping vegetables himself. The actor revealed that when he was a struggling actor in Mumbai and lived with 10–12 people, they would all make this dish to avoid making chapatis for so many people. Later, when Farah asked if he had been assigned any duties during his jail term, Rajpal said the situation never escalated to that point. Speaking about his days in Tihar Jail, Rajpal revealed, “Voh naubat nahi thi, lekin bahut discipline se rehna tha vahan pe aur proper time katna tha (It hadn’t …

Sandeepa Virk says she prayed for death when in Tihar jail for ₹6 crore money laundering case: ‘Industry unfollowed me’

Sandeepa Virk says she prayed for death when in Tihar jail for ₹6 crore money laundering case: ‘Industry unfollowed me’

In August 2025, actor-influencer-cosmetologist Sandeepa Virk, with over 1 million followers, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged money laundering case amounting to approximately ₹6 crore. She was granted bail by the Delhi High Court in 2025 after spending over four months in Tihar jail. Talking to Simran Jot Makkar, Sandeepa claimed that she prayed for death while in jail and claimed her innocence. Sandeepa Virk described the conditions in Tihar jail and said she wouldn’t wish it on her worst enemy. Sandeepa Virk says she wouldn’t wish jail on her enemy When asked what her time in Tihar jail was like, Sandeepa got emotional and stated that Tihar is the kind of place she wouldn’t wish on her enemy. She stated that she kept questioning God and herself about what she had done to deserve it, chalking it down to karma. She also stated that she would feel the worst when her parents came to meet her. “I used to pray that death should come and take me away. The worst …

‘I prayed for death’: Actor Sandeepa Virk opens up about four months in Tihar Jail in Rs 6 crore money laundering case | Bollywood News

‘I prayed for death’: Actor Sandeepa Virk opens up about four months in Tihar Jail in Rs 6 crore money laundering case | Bollywood News

Actor and influencer Sandeepa Virk, who was granted bail by the Delhi High Court in December 2025 in a money laundering case, has spoken about her time inside Tihar Jail. Virk spent over four months in jail before being released on bail in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case involving alleged proceeds of crime amounting to approximately Rs 6 crore. In a conversation with Simran Jot Makkar, recalling her time inside the prison Sandeepa said, “Tihar is a place I wouldn’t wish even on my worst enemy. When I went there for the first time, I told God that I don’t deserve this. On the first day, when I went to the washroom, I thought — people say everything is karma, maybe I made some mistakes in a past life, knowingly or unknowingly. I felt — I don’t deserve this.” “I used to pray that death should come and take me away. The worst feeling is when you see your parents coming to meet you while you’re inside jail. I even apologised to …

Rajpal Yadav launches new YouTube channel days after release from Tihar Jail: ‘Bahut dino se taiyari kar raha tha’

Rajpal Yadav launches new YouTube channel days after release from Tihar Jail: ‘Bahut dino se taiyari kar raha tha’

Actor Rajpal Yadav grabbed headlines after he landed in trouble over the payment of settlement amounts in a cheque-bounce case. After failing to repay the loan and multiple post-dated cheques issued in connection with it, the actor was ordered to surrender to Tihar Jail in early February 2026. He was granted interim bail a few days ago, on February 16. Taking to his Instagram account on Saturday, Rajpal announced that he is starting his own YouTube channel. (Also read: ₹9 crore cheque bounce case, recreates Chota Pandit moment”>Rajpal Yadav makes first public appearance after ₹9 crore cheque bounce case, recreates Chota Pandit moment) Rajpal Yadav was granted interim bail and released from Tihar jail after his legal troubles involving a ₹9 crore cheque-bounce case. Rajpal opens YouTube channel In a new video, Rajpal said, “Bahut dino se taiyaari kar raha tha ek naayi pari ki shuruat karne ke liye. Woh ghadi aa gayi hai. Aapka aashirwaad chahiye mera aaj se YouTube channel launch ho raha hai. Mere channel ka naam hai Rajpal Naurang Yadav (I …

Rajpal Yadav Resumes Work After Release From Tihar, Starts Shooting for Welcome to The Jungle

Rajpal Yadav Resumes Work After Release From Tihar, Starts Shooting for Welcome to The Jungle

Actor Rajpal Yadav has returned to work after securing bail and has commenced shooting for the film Welcome to the Jungle, industry sources say. This marks one of his first professional commitments since his release from Tihar Jail, where he was held in connection with a legal matter that drew widespread media attention. Following his bail, Yadav took some time off to rest and address personal matters. His decision to begin shooting soon after release demonstrates a renewed focus on his craft and a readiness to move forward with his career. Colleagues on set reportedly welcomed him back warmly, acknowledging both his talent and his resilience during a challenging period. Welcome to the Jungle is described as a comedy-action entertainer that brings together a diverse cast of performers. While details about Yadav’s role have not been officially disclosed by the makers, sources close to the production say his character brings comic energy and memorable moments to the film. With the project already underway, Yadav’s presence on set has injected fresh enthusiasm among the team, who see his …

First Statement After Tihar Jail & Smoking Zone Remark

First Statement After Tihar Jail & Smoking Zone Remark

4 min readUpdated: Feb 21, 2026 03:57 PM IST Rajpal Yadav was recently imprisoned in Delhi’s Tihar Jail after Delhi HIgh Court’s verdict in the Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. Earlier this week, he got bail. When Rajpal was imprisoned, many film celebrities offered to help him monetarily and the actor has now opened up about his time in prison, and why he raised a demand for a smoking section. He also spoke about those who came forward to offer him help, but the actor remained cagey about why he has been unable to repay his loan amount. Excerpts: ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Rajpal ji, how are you? We can’t even imagine what you must be going through. I am fine. Everything is fine.Yesterday, my niece got married. I just opened my mobile and saw your messages. Give me some background, Rajpal ji. Why did you take this loan? And why aren’t you able to repay it? I… This is a little… Give me some time. I will send you the full answer through …

Rajpal Yadav’s dance at his niece’s wedding after his release from Tihar Jail is unmissable, fans call it ‘celebration of freedom’. Watch | Bollywood News

Rajpal Yadav’s dance at his niece’s wedding after his release from Tihar Jail is unmissable, fans call it ‘celebration of freedom’. Watch | Bollywood News

2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 19, 2026 04:46 PM IST Rajpal Yadav has been in the news in connection with a cheque-bounce case, for which he surrendered at Tihar Jail. The actor was granted interim bail and released from custody on Monday. He is scheduled to appear in court for the next hearing on March 18. Following his release, Rajpal travelled to Uttar Pradesh to attend his niece’s wedding. A video of him dancing at the celebration has since gone viral on social media, with several fans describing his exuberant performance as a “celebration of freedom.” In the clip, Rajpal can be seen dancing his heart out at his niece’s mehndi ceremony. Dressed in a beige kurta and lungi, he grooved on Salman Khan’s popular track “Teri Chunnariya Dil Le Gayi.” His wife Radha Yadav and other family members also joined him. Soon after the moment from the event surfaced on social media, fans flooded the comments section with various jokes, connecting the happy dance to his release from Tihar jail. “Maybe his next loan …

Rajpal Yadav thanks entire nation and Bollywood for support after getting released from Tihar jail in ₹9 crore debt case

Rajpal Yadav thanks entire nation and Bollywood for support after getting released from Tihar jail in ₹9 crore debt case

Actor Rajpal Yadav has issued his first statement after being released from Tihar Jail till March 18 in the ₹9 crore cheque bounce case. The relief came from the Delhi High Court on Monday, days after the actor surrendered to the police over the unpaid debt. Rajpal spoke to reporters after being released, and thanked fans across the nation and people from Bollywood who supported him. Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has been released from Tihar Jail. (PTI File) (HT_PRINT) What Rajpal said In the video which was shared by news agency ANI on their X account, Rajpal was seen addressing his arrest and sharing his gratitude. He was surrounded by lawyers and took time to add that he will be grateful for all the support for him. He said, “I will complete 30 years in Bollywood in Mumbai in 2027. People from all over the country, children, old and young, are with me… The way the entire country and the world, my Bollywood, has loved me, if there are any allegations against me, I am …

Rajpal Yadav to walk out of Tihar jail after getting interim bail in Rs 9 cr cheque bounce case | Bollywood News

Rajpal Yadav to walk out of Tihar jail after getting interim bail in Rs 9 cr cheque bounce case | Bollywood News

3 min readChennaiFeb 16, 2026 04:13 PM IST Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has been granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court in the cheque bounce case. The actor, who had been lodged in Tihar Jail for over a week, has been granted interim bail till March 18. During the previous hearing on Monday, the court had asked Rajpal to deposit Rs 1.5 crore by 3 pm in order to be granted bail. Following the order, the actor’s counsel informed the court that the amount of Rs 1.5 crore had been deposited in the respondent’s bank account. However, the court also directed the actor to remain present either in person or through video conferencing on the next date of hearing. The court had made it clear that if the actor fails to deposit the demanded amount within the given deadline, his bail plea hearing would be postponed to Tuesday. However, Rajpal deposited the amount on time, which resulted in him being granted interim bail. The actor had sought interim bail to attend his niece’s wedding, …

Rajpal Yadav set to walk out of Tihar Jail after Delhi High Court grants him interim bail in ₹9 crore cheque bounce case

Rajpal Yadav set to walk out of Tihar Jail after Delhi High Court grants him interim bail in ₹9 crore cheque bounce case

Actor Rajpal Yadav was granted relief by the Delhi High Court on Monday as he was given interim bail in the ₹9 crore cheque bounce case. The actor, who was lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail for over a week, is now expected to walk out of prison later today. Actor Rajpal Yadav was granted bail by the Delhi High Court. (Instagram/@rajpalofficial) Rajpal Yadav granted bail On Monday, the Delhi High Court granted interim bail to the actor till March 18. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted Rajpal interim bail subject to his depositing ₹1 lakh as bail bond and furnish one surety. Earlier in the hearing, the court had ordered Rajpal to deposit ₹1.5 crore by 3 PM for interim bail. After the lawyer of the complainant – M/S Murli Project – confirmed that the actor had deposited the amount in company’s bank accounts against the bounced cheque amount, the bail was granted. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …