Rajpal Yadav's FIRST Reaction To Debt Joke Row; Calls Saurabh-Zakir ‘Brothers’ In New Video | WATCH

Rajpal Yadav Reacts To Saurabh Dwivedi Backlash: The recent controversy involving Rajpal Yadav sparked online chatter after journalist Saurabh Dwivedi cracked a joke about the actor's past financial troubles during an awards show. The remark didn't sit well with many, leading to backlash not just against Dwivedi but also his co-host Zakir Khan.

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Now, in an unexpected turn, Rajpal Yadav has come out in support of both, diffusing the tension with a calm and gracious response. The actor had earlier made headlines in February over a ₹9-crore cheque bounce case tied to his 2010 directorial debut, but his latest reaction has shifted the narrative, earning praise for his humility and positive approach.

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Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi recently co-hosted the Chetal Screen Awards 2026 alongside Zakir Khan, where a light-hearted exchange with Rajpal Yadav unexpectedly stirred controversy. During a live on-stage interaction, Rajpal spoke philosophically about global uncertainty and currency fluctuations.

In response, Dwivedi quipped, "Rajpal bhai, no matter how much the dollar and rupee fluctuate, aapko utne hi paise lautane padenge jitne udhaar hain," drawing laughter in the moment.

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While Rajpal Yadav took the comment sportingly and laughed it off, the clip quickly went viral online, triggering backlash. Many social media users criticized Dwivedi for bringing up the actor's past financial issues in a public setting, calling the joke insensitive despite the actor's calm reaction.

Rajpal Yadav First Statement After Journalist's Debt Joke Row

Amid the growing backlash, Rajpal Yadav has stepped forward to address the controversy and extend his support to Saurabh Dwivedi and Zakir Khan. Sharing a video message, the Bhoot Bangla actor clarified that the moment at the awards show was meant to be taken in a lighter spirit and was not intended to offend.

Explaining his stance, he said, "Is par poori duniya ke liye ek general sa skit banane ka prayaas kiya. Kabhi-kabhi filmon mein bhi hota hai ki hum scene design karte hain, lekin uska meaning audience tak sahi tareeke se pahunch nahi paata. Yeh cinema hai!"

He further added that Saurabh and Zakir are like his younger brothers who have always shown him respect, even affectionately referring to them as his "jigar ke tukde."