Salman Khan Comes Out In Support Of Rajpal Yadav After He's Mocked At An Event: Isi Dollar Rate Pe....

Actor Salman Khan has come out in support of Rajpal Yadav after a joke about Rajpal Yadav's cheque bounce case at the Screen Awards 2026 drew mixed reactions online, with the viral clip sparking a debate on humour, sensitivity and how personal legal issues are referenced on public stages.

The incident took place at the Screen Awards 2026 in Mumbai on Sunday, April 5, where one of the hosts linked a punchline to Rajpal Yadav's ongoing cheque bounce case, a matter that led to a brief jail stay for the 55-year-old earlier this year before bail was granted in February.

Rajpal Yadav Cheque Bounce Case Viral Award Show Moment

During the segment, the host turned to Rajpal and said, "Rajpal bhai, no matter how high or low the dollar goes, you'll have to return exactly the same amount you borrowed," drawing loud laughter from the audience and from Rajpal Yadav, while also immediately becoming a talking point for viewers once the clip appeared online.

Rajpal Yadav seemed briefly unsettled by the remark and paused before replying, trying to steer attention towards the context of the controversy, saying, "Just hear the issue once. I just want to explain the problem," a line that many users later highlighted while arguing that serious financial disputes should not become the punchline of award show banter.

Salman Khan Supports Rajpal Yadav

As discussion grew on several platforms, Salman Khan publicly backed Rajpal Yadav and highlighted the actor's long career, writing, "Rajpal bhai, you've been working for 30 years, and we've praised you again and again because you know your craft and bring immense value," stressing that Rajpal Yadav's professional standing is rooted in consistent work.

Salman doubled down on his support in the same message, adding, "Kaam toh aapko bohot milega dollar upar ho ya neeche kya farak padta hai, dena toh India mein hi hai (You'll get plenty of work, whether the dollar goes up or down—it's all meant to be given in India anyway)," urging Rajpal Yadav to stay committed and keep working with sincerity despite the jokes.

After Salman Khan's post, many users praised the gesture and filled comment sections with messages for both actors, with some calling the joke insensitive, others arguing it was standard award show humour, and several pointing out that Rajpal Yadav has continued working steadily despite the cheque bounce case.

The Screen Awards 2026 themselves featured several major winners, with film Dhurandhar taking centre stage by collecting 14 awards on the night in Mumbai, while the exchange involving Salman Khan and Rajpal Yadav's cheque bounce case remained one of the most discussed off-stage moments once the ceremony clips circulated.