Rajpal Yadav's Ata Pata Laapata in Legal Trouble: Actor Surrenders in Cheque Bounce Case

• Actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered before the Delhi High Court in a long-pending cheque-bounce case, now serving time in Tihar Jail.
• The case dates back to 2010 when Yadav borrowed Rs 5 crore from Murali Projects Pvt. Ltd. to finance his directorial debut, Ata Pata Laapata.
• Ata Pata Laapata, a musical satire directed by and starring Yadav, explored themes of power and legal loopholes but failed commercially.
• The film's failure led to Yadav's inability to repay the loan, with outstanding liability growing to nearly Rs 9 crore due to interest and penalties.
• Yadav expressed financial distress in court, stating he had no money and no support from industry friends; his bail plea is scheduled for February 12.