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Supreme Court Tells Rajpal Yadav to Rebuild Image Through Films
The Supreme Court is hearing cases about cheques that actor Rajpal Yadav gave to repay money connected to a film.
The court noted that he had submitted Rs 1.15 crore.
His lawyer also said a possible buyer would pay Rs 85 lakh for property, though reports give different dates for that payment.
The court said it was not satisfied with Yadav’s conduct but was giving him more time.
It also suggested he make a good movie and entertain people again.
Yadav said he had lost a lot of money over the years, including on his film Ata Pata Laapata.
The dispute began with a 2010 agreement for Rs 5 crore to finance that film.
The case was due back in court the following week.
The Supreme Court noted that actor Rajpal Yadav had submitted Rs 1.15 crore in long-running cheque-bounce cases.
The court said it was dissatisfied with Yadav’s conduct but was giving him more time, and advised him to make a good movie and entertain audiences.
Yadav’s counsel said a prospective buyer would pay Rs 85 lakh for property; reports differ on whether payment was expected by October 12 or October 13.
Yadav told the court he had suffered losses of Rs 200–250 crore over 13 years, including losses connected to Ata Pata Laapata.
The dispute concerns dishonoured cheques linked to a 2010 Rs 5 crore film-financing agreement; the matter was listed for another hearing the following week.
- Who
- Actor Rajpal Yadav, the Supreme Court of India, and M/s Murli Projects Pvt Ltd, the complainant.
- What
- The court noted Yadav’s Rs 1.15 crore payment in cheque-bounce cases and advised him to make a good film to rebuild his image.
- Where
- The Supreme Court of India, New Delhi.
- When
- The hearing was reported as Tuesday, October 7; the matter was listed for the following week.
- Why
- The cases concern allegedly dishonoured cheques connected to a 2010 film-financing agreement.
Key facts
- Payment noted by the court
- Rs 1.15 crore
- Further payment discussed
- Rs 85 lakh from a prospective property buyer; reports cite October 12 or October 13
- Original financing agreement
- Rs 5 crore in 2010 for Ata Pata Laapata
- Cheques alleged to have been dishonoured
- Seven cheques of Rs 1.05 crore each, according to the complainant
- Repayment agreement alleged by complainant
- Around Rs 11 crore, including interest, under a 2012 agreement
- Delhi High Court sentence
- Three months’ imprisonment for Yadav, as reported in the articles
- Next hearing
- The following week
Quotes
Rajpal Yadav
Actor who appeared before the Supreme Court in the cheque-bounce case.
“Sir, pranam karta hoon. I have worked on some 200 to 250 films. Over the last 13 years, I have also incurred losses amounting to Rs 200-250 crore. I suffered a loss with Ata Pata Laapata. Rs 17 crore went down the drain... Send me wherever and whenever you wish; I am ready... I could not earn a rupee.”
deccanchronicle.com
theprint.in
rediff.com
m.rediff.com
“A press conference was held against me. My film was stalled. It was supposed to be released in 1,200 theatres, yet it couldn't be released in even a single one. The movie couldn't be released in even one theatre.”
deccanchronicle.com
Chief Justice Surya Kant
Chief Justice of India and member of the Supreme Court bench hearing Yadav’s case.
“Is there a new movie coming out? Make a good movie and entertain people again; that will help rebuild your image. We have some lawyers here who are also good actors-why not make a movie featuring them?”
deccanchronicle.com
m.rediff.com
“Koi nayi movie aa rahi hai? Koi achchi si movie banake logo ko dobara entertain karo. Aapki image dobara ban jayegi. Humare yahan kuch advocate bhi achche actor hain, unko leke koi movie banao.”
rediff.com
Sources
SC Tells Rajpal Yadav To Make Good Movie, Rebuild Image
Make a movie and entertain people again; that will rebuild your image: SC tells Rajpal Yadav
Make good films, rebuild image, SC tells Rajpal Yadav
‘Your money is Ata Pata Laapata’: Supreme Court to Rajpal Yadav in cheque bounce case
Make a movie that will rebuild your image: SC tells Rajpal Yadav
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