📌 Key Points
- Rajpal Yadav defends Saurabh Dwivedi and Zakir Khan after a joke about his cheque-bounce case.
- Yadav emphasizes his close relationship with Dwivedi and Khan, referring to them as ‘brothers’.
- The controversy arose after Dwivedi made a remark about Yadav’s dues during an awards show.
- Yadav urged fans not to criticize Dwivedi, stating that hurting him would hurt him too.
Rajpal Yadav has addressed the social media backlash following a joke made at his expense during the Chetak Screen Awards. He defended the hosts, Saurabh Dwivedi and Zakir Khan, emphasizing their close bond and urging fans to cease criticism.
The Awards Show Controversy
Rajpal Yadav’s Defense
He went on to add, “Sometimes it happens in films too, we design one scene with something in mind but the meaning does not reach the audience in the same way. This is cinema! Saurabh and Zakir are like brothers to me. They have always respected me. They are very close to me. We are artists and storytellers, always connected to each other. Saurabh even got the audience to applaud during the show. Thank you, Saurabh, and please do not criticise him and hurt him. If you hurt him, you will hurt me. I love Saurabh, I love Zakir. I love you all. I am here because of you all. Thank you.”
A Message of Unity and Respect
It so happened that when Rajpal spoke about the chaos around fluctuating currencies at the ceremony, Saurabh took a jibe at him and reminded him of his own dues. “Rajpal bhai, no matter how much the dollar and rupee fluctuate, aapko utne hi paise lautane padenge jitne udhaar hain (You will anyway have to return the due amount),” he said. Rajpal took the comment with a smile, even as many others on social media did not like the insensitive tone of the host infront of the whole industry.
Rajpal Yadav’s plea highlights the camaraderie within the entertainment industry. His defense of Dwivedi and Khan underscores the importance of forgiveness and understanding among artists, even after on-stage gaffes.
