Filmmaker Priyadarshan has come out in support of actor Rajpal Yadav after the latter was granted interim bail in a check bounce case. The director, who has collaborated with Yadav on several films over the years, described him as an “innocent” person who got caught in a “trap”.Rajpal Yadav was recently granted interim bail in a Rs 9 crore bounced check case related to a loan taken for his 2010 film, Ata Pata Laapata. The actor had reportedly borrowed Rs 5 crore from businessman Madhav Gopal Agrawal for the film, and the amount later increased to Rs 9 crore due to interest and penalties. He has deposited Rs 1.5 crore and has been granted interim relief till March 18.
‘Our relationship will never change’
Talking about the actor and their long friendship, Priyadarshan said that he has known Rajpal for many years and believes that he is one of the most genuine people in the industry.“I have known him for many years and I would say he is the most innocent actor I have ever seen,” he told ANI.The filmmaker added that Yadav’s trusting nature may have caused him problems.“This guy was so innocent that he fell into a trap, and because of that, our relationship will never change. If it had been anyone else, so many people would not have come together to help him. There were so many people ready to help him because they understand how innocent this guy is. You can see the innocence in his face, and the same innocence is also in his heart,” Priyadarshan said. Priyadarshan and Rajpal Yadav share a long professional association spanning over two decades. The actor has been a part of several popular comedies directed by Priyadarshan, including Hungama, Garam Masala, Malamaal Weekly, Chup Chup Ke, Bhagam Bhaag, Dhol and Bhool Bhulaiyaa.
