A video of Rajpal Yadav thanking Salman Khan is going viral on social media. The clip has sparked strong reactions and fresh rumours. Many fans are now asking the same question: has the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 actor been released from Tihar Jail?
The short video shows Rajpal Yadav speaking warmly about Salman Khan. Within hours, users began sharing the clip widely. Speculation quickly followed, with some assuming Salman Khan may have helped Rajpal secure bail. However, that’s not true and he is still in jail.
Truth Behind The Viral Rajpal Yadav Video
In the resurfaced clip, Rajpal Yadav praises Salman Khan and expresses gratitude. He says, “Salman bhai bade bhai ki tarah hain, Salman bhai ke sath aaj baith ke, andar se bhot Khushi mehsoos hoti hai.” When reporters ask him about relief, he adds, “Sach me relieve mehsoos kar raha hoon.”
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Many viewers believed the footage was recent. That assumption triggered comments and confusion.
One social media user wrote, “@BeingSalmanKhan thank you for helping him.” Another wrote, “Fake news. He is still in jail. It is an old video.” A third clarified, “It’s an old video, he is still in jail, check the fact first or Google about the news.”
As debates grew louder, we did a fact check to verify the claims.
Well, Rajpal Yadav has not been released from jail. The viral video is not new. It is an old clip from 2018. Back then, the actor was released after serving time in a cheque-bounce case. He had spent nearly three months in custody. The conviction was linked to his failure to repay a Rs 5 crore loan taken to finance his film Ata Pata Laapata. The case involved bounced cheques and legal proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
In 2026, Rajpal Yadav is once again facing legal trouble. He surrendered on February 5, 2026, and is currently lodged in Tihar Jail. The matter relates to a long-running Rs 9 crore cheque-bounce and loan default case.
On February 12, 2026, the Delhi High Court denied his immediate bail plea. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that Rajpal had repeatedly failed to honour settlement commitments over several years. His legal team has since requested interim bail. They cited a family wedding and partial repayment of dues. The next hearing is scheduled for February 16, 2026. As of February 15, 2026, there is no official confirmation of his release.
Priyadarshan Said THIS About Him Recently
Rajpal Yadav continues to receive support from the film industry. Filmmaker Priyadarshan recently shared his thoughts on the actor’s situation. The director, who has worked with Rajpal for more than two decades, described him as sincere and kind. He also revealed that he encouraged producers to increase Rajpal’s remuneration during this difficult phase. He said, “The poor guy made a blunder because of his poor education. Rajpal is a good soul.”
For now, fans await further legal updates, while the old viral video continues to circulate online.
