The Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has been sent to jail once again due to financial disputes that have been ongoing for years. He was arrested for failing to pay the remaining amount of a loan he had taken to produce a film, “Aatma Patra” in 2010. The film was produced under his direction and was made with a loan of 5 crores (approximately $675,000 USD) from Merli Projects Private Limited in Delhi. However, the film failed to perform well at the box office, resulting in difficulties in repaying the loan, which led to a court case.
In April 2018, a magistrate court sentenced the actor and his wife, Radha, to prison under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Section 138, which deals with bounced checks in financial transactions. However, the case has been ongoing for over a decade due to appeals and other legal proceedings. The actor had requested an additional week to settle the matter in court, but ultimately surrendered to the authorities and was sent to jail.
According to reports, the total amount owed, including interest and fines, has increased to approximately 9 crores (approximately $1.2 million USD). The actor has been known for his iconic comedic performances in numerous films, but has remained silent on the recent court decision.
According to legal experts, if the court’s decision is not implemented, Yadav could be sentenced to jail. The case has raised concerns about the implementation of court orders in India.
Meanwhile, several other celebrities have been in the news recently. Salman Khan revealed that he still lives in a one-bedroom apartment, which has sparked controversy. Pakistani actress Areej Fatima spoke about how she handles trolls, her son’s medical condition, and other viral statements. Bengali singer Abir Chatterjee shared a cryptic message on Instagram after receiving threatening calls from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Famous Kannada film director and actor Jo Simon died of a heart attack during a meeting in Bengaluru.
Indian filmmaker Praya Darshan commented on Rajpal Yadav’s jail sentence and pointed out the actor’s mistake. The production house behind the film where Yadav was involved claimed that the actor’s absence from the shoot resulted in significant financial losses.
In other news, the Pakistani and Indian cricket teams have arrived at the Arpna Dasa Stadium in Colombo, where they will play a match. However, the captains of both teams refused to shake hands during the toss. Pakistani cricketer Salmam Ali Agha took the first wicket in the first over, while former Pakistani and Australian captains Sanjay Manjrekar and Mohammad Azharuddin praised the bowling action of Pakistani spinner Usman Qadir. Manjrekar called the BCCI’s policy “foolish” and “unbecoming of a nation.”
In France, a man was stopped by the police for driving a red Ferrari at high speed. However, the police were surprised to find that the car belonged to a homeless and impoverished individual who was living on government assistance, while the car itself was worth approximately $2.5 million USD.
