Salman Khan Backs Rajpal Yadav After Awards Jibe; Actor Thanks Him

MUMBAI- Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has come out in support of Rajpal Yadav after the latter was allegedly humiliated during a recent awards show, with the actor thanking him and calling him an “elder brother.”

On April 7, Salman shared a long note in which he spoke about Yadav’s craft and the value he brings to films.

He wrote, “You have been working for 30 years and we have all repeated you again and again because you know your work and bring value. You will get a lot of work, and it will be at this dollar rate and will keep coming. The truth is this. And remember that sometimes something comes out in the flow, if you have to give, keep it in your mind and work with your heart, whether the dollar is up or down, it doesn’t make a difference, the remuneration for your work will be given in India.”

During the awards ceremony, the host had made a snide remark on Rajpal Yadav, pointing to his case of financial irregularities, saying, “No matter how much the dollar rate fluctuates, you have to return the same amount of money.”

Following Salman’s support, Rajpal Yadav expressed his gratitude on X, calling the superstar an elder brother.

Yadav was convicted in a cheque bounce case by the Delhi High Court after being accused by Murli Projects Pvt Ltd over a default in repayment.

The actor said that in 2016, the judge had directed that a sum of Rs 10 crore 40 lakh be paid. He stated that he had brought papers of a friend’s property worth Rs 28 crore and had given the money.

He added that the other party did not want the money in return but wanted him to be sent to jail. He argued that after serving his sentence, the matter should be considered closed as he had legally complied. (IANS)