Vijender Singh offers Rajpal Yadav a role in his upcoming film, says he respects true talent

Vijender Singh offers Rajpal Yadav a role in his upcoming film, says he respects true talent

• Vijender Singh offers Rajpal Yadav a role in his next film
• Rajpal Yadav remains in Tihar Jail over a cheque-bounce case
• Bollywood figures rally to support Rajpal Yadav during legal woes

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Boxing champion and Olympic medallist Vijender Singh has extended his support to veteran Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav by offering him a role in his upcoming film, as Rajpal continues to be lodged in Tihar Jail facing a long-running cheque-bounce and debt case.

The gesture came via social media on February 15, 2026, when Singh posted on X, “I respect true talent,” in reference to Yadav’s decades-long contribution to Indian cinema.

On Sunday, Vijender took to X to express his admiration for Rajpal Yadav's work. In his post, he wrote, "I respect true talent. @rajpalofficial has given a lot to Indian cinema. He has brought smiles to our faces through so many characters. I extend an invitation to Rajpal Yadav ji to work together in my upcoming film, which is written and directed by @thesanjusaini, and we would like to support him at this time."

मैं सच्चे टैलेंट का सम्मान करता हूँ।@rajpalofficial ने भारतीय सिनेमा को बहुत कुछ दिया है।उन्होंने बहुत से किरदारों से हमारे चेहरे पर मुस्कान दी है. मैं राजपाल यादव जी मेरी आने वाली फिल्म में साथ काम करने का निमंत्रण देता हूँ जिसके राइटर डायरेक्टर @thesanjusaini हैं और हम इस समय…

— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) February 15, 2026

The post was soon reshared by filmmaker Sanju Saini, who also expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for working with the actor. In his caption, he wrote, "We Love to see @rajpalofficial Sir on our set. Thanks @boxervijender bhaisaab .. Ye support sirf Rajpal Yadav sir ko hi nhi Humari film ko bhi bada kregi... thanks a lot Bhaisaab."

We Love to see @rajpalofficial Sir on our set. Thanks @boxervijender bhaisaab .. Ye support sirf Rajpal Yadav sir ko hi nhi Humari film ko bhi bada kregi… thanks alot Bhaisaab ❤️🙏🏻 https://t.co/YpjIwh9EYH — Sanjay Sanju Saini (@thesanjusaini) February 15, 2026

Before Vijender Singh’s offer, actor Sonu Sood was among the first from the film fraternity to publicly support Rajpal, pledging to cast him in his next film and emphasising that the assistance was about dignity rather than charity. Other figures such as Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Gurmeet Choudhary, and singer Mika Singh have also extended support amid Rajpla Yadav’s difficult phase, advocating for collective industry help.

Rajpal Yadav’s financial difficulties originated from the failure of his 2012 film Ata Pata Laapata and escalated significantly over time. According to multiple reports, he had borrowed around Rs 5 crore to finance the movie, but its poor box office performance left him unable to repay the loan. According to his lawyer and court records, interest and penalties accumulated over the years, causing the unpaid liabilities to balloon to approximately Rs 9 crore, which eventually led to legal action under the cheque-bounce provisions and his surrender to Tihar Jail in early February 2026.

Also read: Priyadarshan hikes Rajpal Yadav’s fees amid legal row says, “We want to save him”

Rajpal Yadav, known for memorable comic and character roles across Bollywood for over two decades, continues to await his next court hearing in the ongoing legal matter, scheduled later this month, as the industry watches closely how collective support influences his financial and career standing.