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Rajpal Yadav dances at niece's mehendi ceremony after released on interim bail in Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, watch

Rajpal Yadav, who is out on interim bail, was seen dancing with joy at the mehendi function of his niece in their ancestral village.

February 19, 2026 / 14:45 IST
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  • Rajpal Yadav attends niece's wedding after interim bail release
  • He was released from Tihar jail in Rs 9 crore cheque case
  • Sonu Sood signed Rajpal Yadav for his next film

Actor Rajpal Yadav, who has been released on interim bail from Tihar jail in connection with Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, was seen enjoying his niece's wedding functions.

The Bhool Bhulaiyaa actor is currently in his home town Shahjahanpur for the wedding of his elder brother's daughter. The actor was seen enjoying at the mehendi function of his niece.

Seen in a simple beige kurta pyjama, the actor was seen dancing in joy with some of the female members of his family. He was also joined by some kids as the bride watched her uncle enjoy whole heartedly.

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The actor was recently released from the Tihar jail where he had surrendered in Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case. Rajpal Yadav walked out of Tihar Jail on Tuesday evening after the Delhi High Court permitted his temporary release from jail in cheque bounce cases.

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After all formalities were completed, Rajpal Yadav walked out of Tihar jail around 4.50 pm, a source said. He was granted relief after submitting Rs 1.5 crore to the complainant.

Speaking to reporters outside the jail, Rajpal Yadav said he has received unwavering support from across the country.

According to PTI, Rajpal Yadav has also urged the prison authorities to introduce smoking rooms on the jail premises.

Rajpal, who is curently in Shahjahanpur district, said there should be "designated smoking areas inside jails, similar to facilities at railway stations and airports."

"It is often difficult to judge from the outside who is a hardened criminal and who made a one-time mistake. My advocate Bhaskar Upadhyay will officially respond to all legal questions," he further said.

Rajpal Yadav has received immense support from the film fraternity. Sonu Sood has already signed Rajpal for his next movie and said he has given an advance signing amount. Tejaswi Yadav and many others have extended a helpinh hand to the actor.

Sarika Sharma
Sarika Sharma is Editor, Entertainment, MoneyControl.com. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of entertainment journalism.
first published: Feb 19, 2026 02:30 pm

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