Rajpal Yadav says he still owes Rs 25-30 crore in debt case

Actor Rajpal Yadav has revealed that he currently owes roughly Rs 25-30 crore, down from a peak of nearly Rs 50 crore over 15-20 years. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, he said the figure has reduced through repayments, family responsibilities and court cases. He has faced 30-35 cases across different places since 2012, when his film release was first stayed by the High Court.

NDTV reports that earlier this month, the Central Bank of India initiated recovery proceedings over outstanding dues of Rs 16.61 crore and issued notices concerning properties in Shahjahanpur. An online auction has been scheduled for September 9 if the dues are not cleared. Bollywood Hungama adds that in July 2026, the Delhi High Court upheld Yadav's conviction in seven cheque-bounce cases linked to the financing of his directorial venture Ata Pata Laapata, reducing his sentence to three months in each case, to run concurrently, with financial penalties imposed.

The dispute dates back to 2010 when a company invested Rs 5 crore in Ata Pata Laapata, with an agreement for repayment of Rs 8 crore including profit. Yadav maintained that the financial assistance he received was used properly and will be returned, calling some circulating figures misleading. He said he has given money to about 150 people and borrowed from 150 others, viewing the situation as a prolonged entanglement rather than an insurmountable crisis.