New Delhi: Rajpal Yadav, known for making the audience laugh with his spontaneous comedy acts, has lived moments of intense personal grief away from the glare of the camera. In an earlier interview with The Lallantop, the actor opened up about a tragic incident from his early years that changed his life forever.
Rajpal revealed that he got married at the age of just 20, at a time when early marriage was common in families where young men had constant work. He started a new chapter with his wife Karuna, but their happiness was short-lived.
In 1991, Karuna died while giving birth to her daughter Jyoti. Speaking about that fateful day, Rajpal recalled how he had hoped to get to the hospital to see his wife and newborn baby. Instead, he suffered an unimaginable loss.
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“I was supposed to meet him the next day, but instead I had to carry his body on my shoulders,” he said emotionally during the interview.
Although the pain was unbearable, Rajpal said his family became his strength. Her mother and sister-in-law took steps to raise Jyoti with love and care, ensuring that she never missed her mother. She emphasized that her daughter grew up in a loving home despite the tragedy that befell her birth.
a new beginning
Years later, Rajpal found happiness again when he married Radha in 2003. He described her as his biggest pillar of support, who stood by him during both emotional struggles and professional uncertainties. The couple had two daughters, Harshita and Rehanshi. Rajpal also shared that Radha accepted Jyoti as her own child, which helped create a united and loving family.
Financial troubles and legal matters
Despite achieving balance in his personal life, Rajpal’s career faced serious challenges. His current legal troubles are related to a loan of ₹5 crore which he took from M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd for the production of a film. Before surrendering before the authorities, the actor admitted that he was not in a position to repay the amount.
When asked why he did not approach colleagues from the film industry for help, Rajpal commented on how the industry largely works on individual conflicts rather than collective support.
His bail application is to be heard on February 12. According to his manager Goldie, the family is hopeful of his release. Many celebrities including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan, Varun Dhawan, Sonu Sood, Guru Randhawa and Rao Inderjit Singh Yadav have reportedly come forward to provide financial support during these difficult times.