Bollywood Comedian Rajpal Yadav Jailed: Tihar Prison for Unpaid Debt

• Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav has been sent to Tihar Jail for failing to repay a loan of Rs 5 crore, which escalated to Rs 9 crore with interest.
• The debt originated from a loan taken in 2010 for his directorial venture 'Aata Pata Laapata', which flopped at the box office.
• Yadav issued bounced cheques, turning a civil dispute into a criminal case, leading to a six-month jail sentence upheld by higher courts.
• Despite multiple opportunities and installment plans offered by the Delhi High Court, Yadav consistently failed to meet repayment deadlines.
• The Delhi High Court, on February 2, 2026, ordered his surrender by February 4, rejecting his last-minute extension request, stating "the law is the same for everyone."