Why did Rajpal Yadav surrender to Tihar Jail?

Rajpal Yadav surrendered to Tihar Jail on February 4, 2026, as ordered by the court due to a bounced cheque case stemming from a loan default.

What was the financial issue Rajpal Yadav faced?

Rajpal Yadav defaulted on a ₹5 crore loan taken in 2010 for his film 'Ata Pata Laapata', leading to bounced cheques and a significant outstanding amount.

Who supported Rajpal Yadav during his film's launch?

Amitabh Bachchan had previously attended the music launch of Rajpal Yadav's film 'Ata Pata Laapata' and publicly praised his work and perseverance.

Home / Arts and Entertainment / Rajpal Yadav Surrenders in Jail Over Bounced Cheque

Rajpal Yadav Surrenders in Jail Over Bounced Cheque

10 Feb

•

Summary

Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Delhi's Tihar Jail on February 4, 2026.
The surrender is linked to a ₹5 crore loan default from 2010.
Amitabh Bachchan had previously praised Yadav's directorial venture.

Rajpal Yadav Surrenders in Jail Over Bounced Cheque

Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Delhi's Tihar Jail on February 4, 2026, after his final plea for more time was rejected by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The surrender is in connection with a cheque bounce case linked to his directorial venture, 'Ata Pata Laapata'.

The legal troubles originated in 2010 when Yadav borrowed ₹5 crore to fund the film. Following the movie's poor box-office performance, he faced financial difficulties, and several cheques issued for repayment bounced, initiating legal proceedings.

In April 2018, a magistrate's court convicted Yadav and his wife, sentencing them to six months imprisonment. Despite multiple appeals and partial repayments, including ₹75 lakh in 2025, the outstanding amount had grown significantly, reportedly close to ₹9 crore.