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Ghamand Agaya: Netizens Slam Saurabh Dwivedi For Insulting Rajpal Yadav With Dollar Remark Amid His Legal Case
Saurabh Dwivedi Rajpal Yadav news: Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi has attracted the ire of social media users following his comments on Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav at the Screen Awards 2026. Yadav, who has been embroiled in a legal case, found support from Salman Khan, tinsel town celebrities and his fans amid the hullabaloo on the internet.
What Saurabh Dwivedi Said About Rajpal Yadav In Reference To His Cheque Bounce Case?
When the creatives wrote the script for the Screen Awards 2026, they didn't know that the light-hearted moment on rising debt and currency fluctuations would earn flak from the audience. During the awards ceremony, Saurabh Dwivedi joked with Rajpal Yadav about repayment of his loan.
The moment unfolded after a serious chat on the oil crisis amid the Israel-Iran conflict in the Middle East. "So much is happening in the world with so many wars going on. How do I interpret the rupee-dollar fluctuation? I can't fathom what is happening," Rajpal was quoted as saying by the Indian Express.
Responding to the Bhool Bhulaiyaa actor, Saurabh Dwivedi, referred to his cheque bounce case. He quipped, "Rajpal bhai, dollar kitna bhi upar-neeche ho jaye, aapko utne hi paise lautane padenge, jitne udhar hai (Rajpal brother, no matter what happens to dollar-rupee, you will have to return every penny you owe)."
Fans Slam Saurabh Dwivedi, Accuse Him Of Insulting Rajpal Yadav
The joke about Yadav's ongoing cheque bounce case at the recent award show didn't land well. It drew mixed responses online, with many social media users calling the remark insensitive.
A video from the event, showing one of the hosts referring to the cheque bounce case that led to the 55-year-old actor spending a few days in jail, was heavily shared on social media.
The netizens have flooded the comments section with their messages. One user wrote, Saurabh Dwivedi needs to apologize for this in public .....this is not acceptable. Ghamand agaya hai."
"Very sad, how someone can make a joke on someone's personal life...only that person knows how he is going through..very bad (sic)," another commented.
Salman Khan Supports Rajpal Yadav As Saurabh Dwivedi Refers To His Cheque Bounce Back
Salman, being Salman, extended support to Rajpal in his own way. His cheeky tweet captured the attention of the Twitterati as the Bharat actor said that Yadav would get work opportunities in India. He added that it doesn't matter whether the dollar appreciates or depreciates, as Yadav would be paying for things only in India.
- Apr 07, 2026, 3:16 pm IST
Satyajeet Dubey Upset With Saurabh Dwivedi
"I genuinely don't understand what the joke was here or why it needed to be said. It felt extremely derogatory and disrespectful @saurabhtop . I've always admired your oratory and the depth of your knowledge, which is why this was particularly disappointing. Matters like these are between the individuals involved, and the judiciary will take its course. I would usually refrain from adding my two cents as there are enough people doing that, but this is something I had to say. When the universe gives you a stage, it comes with responsibility, and there has to be dignity and grace, especially towards the artists sitting in front of you. What you said didn't sit right with me at all, and I say this with honesty, l've lost a great deal of respect," actor Satyajeet Dubey wrote while expressing his displeasure.
- Apr 07, 2026, 3:08 pm IST
Rajpal Yadav Cheque Bounce Case
Earlier this year, Rajpal Yadav surrendered to begin a six-month jail term linked to a cheque bounce case. The case relates to an unpaid loan, and the Bhoot Bangla actor has since obtained interim bail. The dispute started with a loan taken in 2010 for the production of Rajpal Yadav’s directorial film Ata Pata Laapata. Due to added interest and penalties over the years, the pending amount reportedly reached almost Rs 9 crore. The court later granted interim bail, but the six-month sentence in the cheque bounce matter remains in place.
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