Salman Khan Supports Rajpal Yadav After Award Show Incident The incident unfolded during the Screen Awards 2026 ceremony, where actor Rajpal Yadav faced embarrassment after a host, Saurabh Dwivedi, made a joke about his alleged financial issues. The event, which drew widespread attention, became a focal point for discussions about professionalism and public accountability in the entertainment industry. During the awards show, Dwivedi referenced Yadav’s check bounce case, a legal matter tied to his financial dealings. The moment was captured in a viral clip, showing Yadav visibly upset as the host quipped, “Rupayा डॉलर सब ऊपर नीचे हो रहा है. कुछ समझ नहीं आ रहा है बस बैठे-बैठे शांति शांति कर रहा हूं.” (Translation: “The rupee and dollar are fluctuating. I don’t understand, but I’m just sitting quietly.”) Dwivedi then retorted, “Rajpal bhai, no matter how much the dollar fluctuates, you’ll have to return as much as you borrowed.” The exchange left Yadav visibly flustered, prompting laughter from the audience and sparking debates about the appropriateness of such remarks in a public forum. The controversy gained traction online, with fans expressing outrage over the incident. Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan stepped in to publicly support Yadav. On his X account, Khan posted a message addressing Yadav’s 30-year career, emphasizing his value as an actor and assuring him of continued opportunities. “भाई आप 30 साल से काम कर रहे हो और हम सबने आपको रिपीट किया है बार-बार क्योंकि आप अपना काम जानते हो और एक वैल्यू लाते हो, काम तो आपको बहुत मिलेगा और इसी डॉलर रेट पे मिलेगा और मिलता रहेगा,” Khan wrote, adding, “हकीकत यह है, और यह याद रखने के कभी कभी फ्लो में कुछ निकल आता है, देना ही है तो दिमाग में रखो दिल से काम करो, डॉलर ऊपर हो या नीचे क्या फर्क पड़ता है देना तो इंडिया में ही है.#salman_khan #rajpal_yadav #saurabh_dwivedi #screen_awards_2026 #zakir_khan
Salman Khan Supports Rajpal Yadav Amid Award Show Controversy During the Screen Awards ceremony held in Mumbai on 5 April, actor Rajpal Yadav faced a moment of embarrassment when host journalist Saurabh Dwivedi made a joke about his bounced check case. The incident occurred as Yadav was speaking about rising dollar rates and youth issues. Dwivedi quipped, “Whether the dollar rate rises or falls, you’ll have to return as much as you borrowed,” referencing Yadav’s financial troubles. The comment left Yadav visibly uncomfortable, and he eventually laughed awkwardly. The video of the exchange quickly went viral, sparking backlash against Dwivedi and calls for accountability. In response to the controversy, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan publicly defended Yadav. On his official X account, Khan shared a post stating, “Rajpal bhai, you’ve been working for 30 years and we’ve all repeatedly told you that you know your craft and bring value. The truth is, your work will always come, and it will come at this dollar rate too.” He also addressed the humor around currency fluctuations, writing, “Remember that sometimes things slip out of the flow. If you have to give something, keep it in your mind and work from the heart. Whether the dollar is high or low, the money has to be given in India.” Yadav, who has long been a collaborator with Khan in films like Partner, Mujhe Pyar Kya Karte Ho, and Mujhe Pyar Kya Karte Ho, took to social media to clarify the situation. He released a video apologizing to Dwivedi and comedian Javed, calling them “like my younger brothers.” Yadav emphasized that the incident was a “cinema-related matter” and urged people to avoid criticizing Dwivedi, stating, “If you insult Saurabh, you’re insulting me too.#salman_khan #delhi_high_court #rajpal_yadav #saurabh_dwivedi #screen_awards
