Sonu Sood supports Rajpal Yadav ahead of bail hearing today
What's the story
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has expressed his support for fellow actor Rajpal Yadav ahead of his bail hearing in a check-bounce case. The Delhi court is scheduled to hear the case on Monday, where Yadav is seeking bail. Sood took to social media to voice his hopes that Yadav gets the "relief he deserves."
Social media post
'He's a rare talent and a wonderful soul'
Sood wrote on X, "Today is an important day for our brother Rajpal Yadav bhai. Praying that things move in the right direction and he gets the relief he deserves." "He's a rare talent and a wonderful soul. Let's not let the momentum die, we stand with him and will keep going till things are right."
Legal battle
Yadav has been in Tihar Jail since February 5
Yadav has been in Tihar Jail since February 5 after the court ordered his surrender. This came after he failed to repay dues amounting to nearly ₹9 crore in a check-bounce case. The case dates back to 2010 when Yadav borrowed ₹5 crore from M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd for his directorial debut Ata Pata Laapata, which flopped at the box office. Despite continuous legal procedures, the Chup Chup Ke actor failed to pay the debt, and his checks bounced.
Proposed assistance
Sood earlier helped Yadav by offering him role
Soon after the news of Yadav's surrender to jail authorities came out, Sood came out to offer him help and urged the film industry to back Yadav during this tough time. He suggested that a small signing amount, adjustable against future work, could be offered as a sign of dignity and respect. "When one of our own is going through a tough phase, the industry must remind him he's not alone," Sood had said.