Rajpal Yadav's lawyer reveals, 'It was not easy' to get the bail; reveals the actor is 'strong but wants his side to be heard' (Exclusive)
Rajpal Yadav was granted bail on Monday. Speaking to Mumbai Mirror, soon after the order, his lawyer Bhaskar Upadhyay said it was “not easy at all” to secure bail. According to him, the dispute stems from agreements signed over a decade ago related to Yadav’s 2010 production venture. Over time, multiple contracts, a consent decree, and subsequent proceedings created what he termed a “layered and confusing situation.”
Talking about Yadav, Upadhyay said, “He is not a lawyer; he doesn’t understand technicalities. He is an actor, a family man. Whenever the court asked, he simply said, Whatever I owe, I will pay,” he shared, adding, “He himself had a lot at stake in that project. It’s not like he walked away unaffected,” Upadhyay said.
Upadhyay also claims that the complainaint was more keen to see Yadav imprisoned. “If it was only about money, they could have taken the security. But there was a malicious intent. The complainant said that 'We don't want this and just kindly execute the decree by sending him in jail'. This was categorically said by the complainants. If it was the issue of a money only then they must have taken the surety. He had given his original property documents. He surrendered it before the court stating the value of my property is more than 40 crores," he said.
So far, a portion of the dues has been paid. Upadhyay confirmed that Rs 2.5 crore has been arranged toward the larger amount under discussion. “He is trying, within his capacity, to honour what he has committed,” he said, adding, "For him he was in the impression that that money was 5 crores. He has to pay back 5 crores. He never disputed that amount. But he just wanted the code to clarify. What about that money? Because this 5 crores was invested by the complainant in that movie, not given a personal loan to him for his personal needs."
There has also been chatter in industry circles about fellow film personalities stepping in to help. While not naming anyone, the lawyer acknowledged that people have come forward in Yadav’s difficult time. “Many are helping in his odd hours. The specifics are for him to share when the time is right,” he said.
Through it all, Yadav has remained mentally resilient, his lawyer claimed. “He is strong. He says he will comply with court directions. His only request is that his side be properly heard,” Upadhyay said.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”
Upadhyay also claims that the complainaint was more keen to see Yadav imprisoned. “If it was only about money, they could have taken the security. But there was a malicious intent. The complainant said that 'We don't want this and just kindly execute the decree by sending him in jail'. This was categorically said by the complainants. If it was the issue of a money only then they must have taken the surety. He had given his original property documents. He surrendered it before the court stating the value of my property is more than 40 crores," he said.
So far, a portion of the dues has been paid. Upadhyay confirmed that Rs 2.5 crore has been arranged toward the larger amount under discussion. “He is trying, within his capacity, to honour what he has committed,” he said, adding, "For him he was in the impression that that money was 5 crores. He has to pay back 5 crores. He never disputed that amount. But he just wanted the code to clarify. What about that money? Because this 5 crores was invested by the complainant in that movie, not given a personal loan to him for his personal needs."
There has also been chatter in industry circles about fellow film personalities stepping in to help. While not naming anyone, the lawyer acknowledged that people have come forward in Yadav’s difficult time. “Many are helping in his odd hours. The specifics are for him to share when the time is right,” he said.
Through it all, Yadav has remained mentally resilient, his lawyer claimed. “He is strong. He says he will comply with court directions. His only request is that his side be properly heard,” Upadhyay said.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”
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Subodh Mishra
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He is doing no great service or sacrifice by repaying the loan to the bank. He should instead be grateful for the country’s lenient laws — otherwise, by now he would likely have been behind bars and his property auctioned to recover the money he owes the bank. Repaying borrowed money is not heroism; it is the bare minimum expected of anyone who takes a loanRead allPost comment
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