On 5 February 2026, veteran Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail in Delhi in connection with a long-running cheque bounce and debt case amounting to nearly ₹9 crore. His emotional plea that he had “no money and no one to help” struck a chord across the entertainment industry and beyond.
In response, several prominent personalities, both from Bollywood and outside, publicly stepped forward to offer financial assistance, professional support, or heartfelt solidarity. Below are five key supporters who stood by Rajpal Yadav during this difficult time.
1. Sonu Sood – Offered a Film Role and Financial Support
One of the first figures to offer help was actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood.
Instead of just offering donations, Sood extended a film role to Rajpal Yadav in his upcoming project, along with a signing amount to support him financially. He made it clear that this gesture was not “charity,” but rather an opportunity for Yadav to regain dignity and continue working.
This act was widely appreciated as a professional and empathetic form of support, highlighting how industry members are willing to help beyond monetary donation by creating real opportunities.
2. Rao Inderjeet Singh – ₹1.11 Crore Financial Assistance
One of the most substantial contributions came from Rao Inderjeet Singh, a music producer and entrepreneur, who publicly pledged ₹1.11 crore to help Rajpal Yadav.
Singh’s assistance was significant not only in amount but also in timing—offering urgent financial help soon after the actor surrendered. Reports note that Singh’s gesture underscored widespread sympathy for Rajpal’s predicament and motivated others to step in.
3. Kamaal Rashid Khan (KRK) – Pledged ₹10 Lakh and Encouraged Industry Support
Film personality Kamaal Rashid Khan, popularly known as KRK, was another public supporter who pledged to contribute ₹10 lakh to Rajpal Yadav’s cause.
Beyond his personal pledge, KRK also urged other industry figures to join the effort and aim for a collective target of ₹5 crore to help settle Rajpal’s dues and secure his release.
4. Tej Pratap Yadav – ₹11 Lakh Financial Aid
Political figure Tej Pratap Yadav, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, also announced his support by offering ₹11 lakh to Rajpal Yadav and his family.
Tej Pratap expressed empathy for Rajpal’s situation, emphasizing that the actor had brought joy to audiences over the years and now needed support from the community during his hardship.
5. Gurmeet Choudhary – Vocal Public Appeal and Solidarity
While not quantified as a specific amount of money, actor Gurmeet Choudhary publicly appealed for industry support and solidarity with Rajpal Yadav, stressing that the entertainment fraternity is like a family that should stand together in difficult times.
Choudhary’s comments helped shift the narrative from individual donations to collective support from the film community, reinforcing the idea that financial aid can come in many forms, including public advocacy and creating opportunities.
