Solidarity in action: Following Sonu Sood’s viral appeal, Jan Shakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav has donated 11 lakh rupees to aid comedian Rajpal Yadav’s family, who are grappling with hardship while the actor serves time in Tihar Jail. This timely support has won widespread acclaim online.
Sood, renowned for his pandemic-era heroics, took to X on Tuesday to champion Rajpal’s cause. Describing him as a pillar of Hindi cinema with ‘priceless contributions,’ Sood vowed to cast him in a future project. ‘This is the moment for all of us—producers, directors, colleagues—to come together,’ he urged, stressing that no artist should face adversity alone.
Tej Pratap Yadav, moved by a post from his brother Rao Indrajeet Yadav, responded decisively. In a heartfelt X message, he shared: ‘Learning of Rajpal Yadav’s family’s pain has shaken me. My Jan Shakti Janata Dal family and I extend our deepest condolences and unwavering support during this ordeal. With empathy, we’re providing 11 lakh rupees in financial help.’
The gesture has users buzzing, dubbing Yadav ‘Teyu Bhaiya’ and hailing his compassion. It spotlights the intersection of politics and cinema in times of need.
Rajpal Yadav’s journey from comedy king—starring in blockbusters like ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’—to current struggles underscores the fragility of fame. Sood’s call has ignited a support wave, with Yadav’s donation as a prime example. As discussions on artist rehabilitation grow, this act reaffirms the power of collective goodwill to turn tides.