Did Salman Khan Help Rajpal Yadav Exit Tihar? Family Clarifies After Viral Video Misleads Fans

Old Salman Khan Video Triggers Rumours While Rajpal Yadav Continues Awaiting Bail Hearing

A familiar face associated with laughter and light-hearted roles now finds himself at the centre of a sobering legal battle, even as a viral video briefly rewrote the narrative. Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with posts claiming that Salman Khan stepped in to secure Rajpal Yadav’s release from Tihar Jail.

The claim, built around an old video of the two actors sharing a warm moment, has now been firmly denied by the comedian’s family. Rajpal Yadav remains in judicial custody, with his bail plea scheduled for hearing on February 16.

Viral Clip Sparks Rumours, Family Urges Restraint

The clip that triggered the speculation shows Rajpal Yadav thanking Salman Khan and addressing him with affection. Removed from its original context, it quickly acquired a new meaning online, one that suggested financial help had arrived and the legal ordeal had ended.

There has been no official confirmation of any such intervention. Those close to the development maintain that the video is from a past event and unrelated to the ongoing case.

For the family, the days have been about quiet endurance rather than viral celebration. His wife, Radha Yadav, has said that he is ‘doing fine’ and that they are placing their faith in the judicial process.

Her words reflect a measured effort to maintain dignity amid a surge of public curiosity. She also acknowledged colleagues' concerns in the film industry, while urging people to refrain from spreading unverified information.

From Comic Roles To Courtroom Uncertainty?

The case dates back more than a decade and concerns a financial dispute over a film the actor produced. What began as a loan turned into prolonged litigation, with the amount reportedly swelling to around Rs. 9 crore due to interest and penalties. After failing to get relief from the court earlier, he surrendered in compliance with the legal order. 

For those who watched movies such as Hungama, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Dhol, the news has come as a shock. On screen, Rajpal Yadav was the master of taking a small moment and turning it into comedic gold; off-screen, it is the same individual who is now faced with a much more uncertain script.

Amid the speed of social media speculation and the slower churn of the legal process lies a quieter reality: a family waiting for the court’s word, a career paused by circumstance, and the hope that the next update will bring relief rather than another rumour.