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
