Rajpal Yadav had a shaky begin to the yr after spending a couple of weeks in jail in reference to multiple cheque bounce cases. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the actor’s legal troubles are removed from over. Film producer Prakash Jaju, who can be the previous manager of Priyanka Chopra, has filed a cheque bounce case against the actor. Summons have also been issued to Bhaiaji Superhit (2018) producer Mahendra Dhariwal and Money (2007), Knock Out (2010) and Dhaakad (2022) producer Sohel Maklai.
EXCLUSIVE: Priyanka Chopra’s ex-manager Prakash Jaju takes legal motion against Rajpal Yadav, Bhaiaji Superhit producer Mahendra Dhariwal, Dhaakad producer Sohel Maklai over unpaid loans
Bollywood Hungama has accessed a replica of the summons issued to Rajpal Yadav by Farhan M Qureshi, Judicial Magistrate First Class, Dr Ambedkar Nagar district (formerly referred to as Mhow), Madhya Pradesh. The summons states that a grievance has been filed against the actor under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. In keeping with the grievance, a cheque of Rs. 5 lakhs allegedly issued by Rajpal Yadav was dishonoured when it was presented for payment. The actor has been directed to look before the court on September 11, 2026.
Bollywood Hungama contacted Prakash Jaju, who confirmed, “I actually have filed a case against Rajpal Yadav, Mahendra Dhariwal and Sohel Maklai, and the court has issued summons to all three. I had advanced loans to them and accepted cheques as security. Once they did not repay the cash, I deposited the cheques, but those cheques bounced.”
When asked how much money they owe him, Prakash Jaju replied, “Mahendra Dhariwal owes me Rs. 50 lakhs, Rajpal Yadav owes me Rs. 25 lakhs while Sohel Maklai owes me Rs. 40 lakhs.”
Meanwhile, Bollywood Hungama also spoke to distributor Ankit Chandiramani, who claimed that Sohel Maklai owes him money as well. He said, “In the course of the making of Dhaakad (2022), Sohel approached me for a loan of Rs. 10 lakhs. He also borrowed similar amounts from director Vishal Mishra (director of Coffee With D, Marudhar Express) and Manan Sampat (executive producer of Laxmii, Baby, Rowdy Rathore). Sohel promised to repay the cash, but he did not accomplish that. He even had members of his family call me and make emotional appeals, saying that they were facing financial difficulties and assuring me that the cash could be returned. In addition they told me that they were redeveloping a property and that Sohel hoped to boost funds by selling it.”
Ankit Chandiramani continued, “He did return Rs. 3 lakhs and still owes me Rs. 7 lakhs. Meanwhile, he’s yet to return Rs. 8.50 lakhs of Vishal Mishra.”
Ankit said he’s aware that Prakash Jaju has filed a case against Sohel Maklai and said, “I’m also planning to go the identical route.”
Bollywood Hungama tried contacting Sohel Maklai, but he was unavailable for comment.
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