New Delhi: A video is being widely circulated on social media in which Rajpal Yadav is seen thanking Salman Khan, sparking speculation whether the actor has been released from Tihar jail in the Rs 9 crore check bounce case.
In the viral clip, Rajpal is heard calling Salman Khan a constant source of support. This has led to a widespread belief online that Salman may have helped her get bail in the ongoing loan case.
Big news: Rajpal Yadav out of jail
Rajpal Yadav is reportedly out of jail now and soon after his release he thanked Salman Khan for his support. He said:
“Salman bhai is like a brother to me. There are very few people like him in our industry – he is always helping… pic.twitter.com/IPu3THWx1N– CineAlpha (@CineAlpha1) 14 February 2026
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What did Rajpal Yadav say in the video?
In the video, Rajpal can be heard saying, “Salman bhai is like an elder brother. Sitting with Salman bhai today, I feel very happy from within.”
Praising the superstar for helping people in the industry.
When reporters asked him about his relief, he said, “Really relieved.”
The timing of the clip led many users to believe it was recent. One user wrote, “Thank you @BeingSalmanKhan for helping them.” Another commented, “Fake news, he’s still in jail, this is an old video.” A third clarified, “This is an old video. He’s still in jail. Check the facts before sharing.”
Is Rajpal Yadav released from jail?
No, Rajpal Yadav is currently lodged in Tihar jail in a check bounce case of Rs 9 crore. The video going viral is from before when he was released from jail in 2018.
At the time, the actor had to spend nearly three months in jail after pleading guilty to failing to repay a loan of Rs 5 crore taken to finance his film Ata Pata Lapata. The case involved check bounce and proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Later, the Delhi High Court gave him time to repay the loan, but he failed to meet the deadline.
Rajpal Yadav’s check bounce case
Rajpal Yadav surrendered on February 5, 2026, following the order of Delhi High Court. The court had earlier directed him to surrender before Tihar jail authorities on February 4, 2026. Rajpal asked for more time, but his plea was rejected.
The next hearing on his bail plea is scheduled for February 16.
Several Bollywood actors, including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan, Varun Dhawan and Sonu Sood, have reportedly helped him financially in the past to repay part of his loan.