Complainant felt offended over not sharing stage with Amitabh Bachchan, says Rajpal Yadav’s lawyer
Times of India
by TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESKFebruary 20, 2026
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Rajpal Yadav, the actor known for his role in *Ata Pata Laapata*, has been granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court and released from Tihar Jail after being detained in a cheque bounce case involving a Rs 5 crore loan from businessman Madhav Gopal Aggarwal. The legal battle began when the complainant became offended over not sharing the stage with Amitabh Bachchan at the film’s music launch event, leading to a prolonged legal dispute. Rajpal's lawyer revealed that the conflict escalated after the complainant sought a stay on the film’s release until his dues were cleared.
The case originated in 2012 when Madhav provided Rajpal with a loan of Rs 5 crores for his film through multiple agreements. However, tensions arose during the music launch event in September 2012, where Amitabh Bachchan was invited without any financial exchange, and the complainant wanted to share the stage. When Rajpal’s team refused, Madhav filed a case seeking a legal stay on the film. The situation worsened when Madhav rejected Rajpal’s attempts to settle the dues through guarantors, including one who offered a property worth Rs 15 crores as surety.
Over the years, the case saw multiple legal twists and turns, including the trial court convicting Rajpal in 2018 and sentencing him to three months imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 11.5 crores. The complainant also revived older agreements that were supposed to be nullified under a consent agreement signed in 2013. Rajpal’s legal team challenged these rulings, leading to the High Court granting him bail on the grounds of procedural irregularities and the unenforceability of certain decrees.
This case highlights the complexities of financial disputes in Bollywood, where loans for film production often lead to prolonged legal battles. The involvement of high-profile figures
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/20/2026