Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has come under fire from his fellow filmmaker Priya Darrshan after being sentenced to jail for financial irregularities. Yadav, 69, has been involved in a number of films, including Bhagam Bhaag, Chup Chup Ke, and De Dhana Dhan, with Darrshan.
Darrshan has stated that Yadav made a big mistake and that his lack of education may have contributed to this. Yadav’s manager has defended him, saying that he tried to cast him in his film at a higher remuneration, which would have helped alleviate his financial difficulties. Several celebrities, including Suno Sood, Gurmmit Chaudhri, Gurinderdha, and Mika Singh, have offered Yadav financial assistance.
The Delhi High Court has adjourned Yadav’s bail hearing until Monday, as he is currently serving a sentence in Tihar Jail due to multiple check bounce cases. Yadav had surrendered on February 5 after the court refused to grant him more time, with approximately Rs 9 crore owed to him. The case began in 2010 when Yadav borrowed Rs 5 crore to make the film “Ata Pata Lapata,” which failed financially, leading to a financial dispute.
The court had sentenced Yadav to six months in jail in 2018, which was upheld in 2019. The amount owed has now increased to Rs 9 crore. Following reports of a threatening call from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the police have increased security measures around Yadav.
Meanwhile, in a related incident, renowned Kannada filmmaker and actor Jo Simon suffered a heart attack during a meeting of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce in Bengaluru. The production house has stated that a halt in production of his film has resulted in significant financial losses.
In other news, several celebrities have come forward to offer assistance to struggling actors. In a separate incident, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s wife and interior designer Gauri Khan has restored her 1933 ancestral home in Delhi, now converted into a luxurious villa, with a one-night stay costing up to Rs 1.3 million.
In a tragic incident, a man was killed during a rally of southern Indian actor and politician Vijay, also known as Joseph Vijay Chandrashekar. Bollywood legend Shabana Azmi has released a heartfelt video in support of Pratik Sehgal, following a viral social media post.
A recent AI-generated video of the film Shola has gone viral, paying tribute to the characters in the film with a visually stunning portrayal. Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef has made light of the situation, poking fun at Jeffrey Epstein in a recent TV show.
Rumors are circulating that Pakistani boxer Amir Khan and his wife Fareeha Mukhtar will soon appear in the Netflix show “Dubai Billing.” In related news, the Indian government has stated that it prioritizes human compassion and adherence to the law, ensuring that all prisoners receive the necessary facilities as per the law, according to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s spokesperson, Tariq Fazel Chaudhry.
In a surprising move, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Islamabad United has terminated its agreement with West Indian cricketer Shamar Joseph. Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has called for the best medical facilities to be provided to the founder of the PTI, with the nation’s prayers being with him.
In a statement that sparked controversy ahead of the India-Pakistan match, Indian cricket captain stated that the match is just a game and that his team will perform to the best of their abilities.
