The journalist made a public dig at the actor over his Rs9,00,00,000 cheque-bounce case, but Rajpal’s calm and witty reply turned the moment in his favor.

During a discussion about global economic fluctuations, Saurabh said, “Rajpal bhai, no matter how much the dollar and rupee fluctuate, aapko utne hi paise lautane padenge jitne udhaar hain.”

Rajpal Yadav laughed and replied, “Masla toh sun lo ek baar. Main toh masla hi sunana chahta hoon,” showing emotional maturity and humor while keeping the event lively.

The Saurabh Dwivedi joke at Rajpal Yadav quickly went viral online, with netizens praising the actor for maintaining dignity under public scrutiny.

Fans criticized Saurabh for making an insensitive comment, and many appreciated Rajpal’s ability to stay cheerful despite his ongoing legal troubles.

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Rajpal Yadav cheque-bounce case dates back to 2010, when he borrowed Rs5,00,00,000 from Delhi-based Murali Projects Pvt. Ltd. to fund his directorial venture Ata Pata Laapata.

After the film failed, the loan remained unpaid, and by 2018, the liability increased to Rs9,00,00,000. In February 2026, Rajpal surrendered to Tihar Jail to serve a six-month sentence. Celebrities later offered support following his emotional appeal.