Here is the breakdown of the gesture that is winning hearts today.
The Offer: Work, Not Just Words 🤝
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) this morning (Tuesday, Feb 10), Sonu Sood penned an emotional note urging the industry to rally behind the veteran comedian.
The Role: Sonu confirmed, "He will be part of my film."
The Financial Help: Instead of a handout, Sonu framed it as a professional advance.
"A small signing amount, adjustable against future work, is not charity, it's dignity. When one of our own is going through a tough phase, the industry must remind him he's not alone."
The Message: He called Rajpal a "gifted actor" and noted that "Sometimes life turns unfair, not because of talent, but because timing can be brutal."
Rajpal Yadav is a gifted actor who has given years of unforgettable work to our industry. Sometimes life turns unfair, not because of talent, but because timing can be brutal. He will be part of my film, and I believe this is the moment for all of us..producers, directors,…
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) February 10, 2026
The Context: Rajpal’s "Cry for Help" 😢
Sonu's intervention comes directly in response to Rajpal Yadav's emotional breakdown before his surrender on February 5.
The Situation: Rajpal is currently serving a 6-month sentence in Tihar Jail for a long-standing cheque bounce case involving an unpaid loan of over ₹9 Crore (originally borrowed in 2010 for his film Ata Pata Laapata).
The Statement: Just before entering jail, Rajpal had told reporters he had no money left and felt abandoned by the industry, stating he had "no friends" to turn to.
SantaBanta Verdict: Sonu Sood has once again lived up to his reputation as the industry's "Real Hero." By offering work instead of pity, he has given Rajpal Yadav a lifeline to rebuild his life once his sentence is over. Now, the question is—will the rest of Bollywood follow suit?
