Weeks after being caught in a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, Rajpal Yadav stepped out in Mumbai — and turned a routine paparazzi recognizing right into a throwback second.The actor, attending an occasion within the metropolis, broke right into a playful hop when photographers started chanting “Paani, paani,” a dialogue linked to his unforgettable Chhota Pandit character from Bhool Bhulaiyaa.Wearing a gray T-shirt layered with a inexperienced shirt and blue denims, Rajpal folded his fingers in greeting, blew kisses on the cameras and leaned totally into the nostalgia. The spontaneous bounce left the media laughing and cheering.Clips of the sunshine second rapidly circulated on-line. Many customers identified that regardless of the controversy, the actor appeared upbeat and in acquainted comedian type.
The case that led to jail
Rajpal’s look comes towards the backdrop of a long-running Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case related to his directorial enterprise Ata Pata Laapata. The mortgage, taken in 2010 to finance the undertaking, reportedly remained unpaid, together with a number of post-dated cheques issued in relation to it.In early February 2026, he was ordered to give up to Tihar Jail. The actor complied and was subsequently granted interim bail by the Delhi Excessive Courtroom on February 17 after depositing a part of the quantity and assembly bail circumstances. His sentence at present stands suspended till March 18, pending additional proceedings.
Again to work mode
With interim aid in place, Rajpal has resumed taking pictures for Welcome to the Jungle, a part of the Welcome franchise. The ensemble movie options names like Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal.He’s additionally a part of Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan and co-starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Tabu. The horror-comedy is slated for launch on April 10, 2026.