Rajpal Yadav, the Bollywood actor and comedian, is currently imprisoned in Delhi's Tihar Jail following his surrender in connection with a long-standing check bounce case linked to a loan taken for a film project. The loan amount has reportedly increased to around 9 crores. Amid legal proceedings, there have been statements suggesting that members of the film industry are providing financial assistance to Rajpal and his family. However, recent claims made by self-proclaimed movie critic Kamal R. Khan (KRK) have sparked a debate on social media regarding the authenticity of this help.

In a tweet, KRK asserted that Rajpal Yadav's family has not received any financial support from anyone in the film industry, contradicting earlier reports that indicated they were being assisted. On February 13, he shared on his official X handle that Rajpal's brother mentioned that they had not received money from any sources, implying that the claims of Bollywood's support were merely for publicity. He further suggested that Yadav's brother is relying on actor Sonu Sood for help, hoping to secure 1-2 crores from him.

This dispute over the supposed assistance to Rajpal Yadav highlights the mixed narratives surrounding the Bollywood community's involvement in benevolence, particularly when it comes to those facing legal troubles. As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how this will affect public perception of both the film industry and Rajpal Yadav's situation, especially with the looming financial crisis tied to his legal circumstances.