Sonu Sood reacts after Rajpal Yadav says he doesn’t need work
After Rajpal Yadav clarified that he does not need to look for work after interim bail in the check bounce case, Sonu Sood replied. Sonu said that he never said that Rajpal needed help, rather he urged the producers to sign him and pay him the advance as a mark of respect.
Actor Rajpal Yadav recently reacted to Sonu Sood’s public support after his interim bail in the check bounce case, making it clear that he does not see himself as a person seeking work. Following Rajpal’s comment, Sonu has now clarified his earlier statement, saying that his intention was to ensure that the actor gets the respect and financial support he deserves.
“Happy for him. I didn’t say he needed work. I said, ‘Sign him and pay him the advance because he deserves it,'” Sonu Sood said. HT City.
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Earlier, in conversation with ScreenRajpal Yadav addressed the perception that he needed help finding work. He said, “Please remove this misconception that I need to keep asking for work. And there is no shame in asking for work. I make a living from my job, cinema is my passion and I work in such a way that I get four times more work. I even work on holidays. Work doesn’t find me; it has been with me for the last 11 years.”
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When Rajpal surrendered in Tihar jail earlier this month, Sonu also surrendered. Publicly urged members of the film fraternity Stand by him. In a note shared on Instagram Stories, she wrote, “Rajpal Yadav is a talented actor who has given years of unforgettable work to our industry. Sometimes life is unfair, not because of talent, but because time can be cruel. He will be a part of my film, and I believe this is a moment for all of us, producers, directors, colleagues to stand together.”
He added, “A small signature amount adjustable to future work is not charity; it is dignity. When one of our own is going through a difficult time, the industry should remind him or her that he or she is not alone. This way we show that we are more than just an industry.”
Everything about Yadav’s check-bounce case
Rajpal Yadav, known for his comedy acts, had to spend almost 12 days in jail in a check bounce case worth Rs 9 crore. He surrendered on 5 February Interim bail granted on 17 February After depositing Rs 1.5 crore.
The matter is related to his 2012 directorial project address missingFor which he had allegedly taken a loan of Rs 5 crore. After the film failed at the box office, it became difficult to make payments. It is said that with time the total liability including interest and penalty has increased to around Rs 9 crore. The next hearing of the case is to be held on March 18, 2026.