Actor Rajpal Yadav has broken his silence on a viral video showing journalist Saurabh Dwivedi roasting him during an award show, amid his ongoing cheque bounce case.
Responding to the backlash, Rajpal clarified that the now-viral conversation was scripted for the event and urged people not to target the journalist. He added that 'hurting Saurabh Dwivedi is like hurting him'.
'Hurting Saurabh Dwivedi Is Like Hurting Me'
Rajpal Yadav took to his social media account to share a video statement defending Saurabh Dwivedi and comedian Zakir Khan. In the statement, he said that both of them are like his younger brother.
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'I was lucky enough to attend the award show… There I got a chance to meet the entire industry. We danced, sang together. It was an era for skits. The atmosphere was good. Different skits were going on.
He said that he, Saurabh Dwivedi and Zakir Khan had a conversation, which was apparently a part of script. 'Sometimes we prepare for a scene but the scene's real meaning gets lost. Zakir Khan and Saurabh Dwivedi are like my younger brothers. They have always showered me with love. They are our pride.
'We artists, journalists and storytellers are always connected to each other. And Saurabh has stood in front of the auditorium to clap for us. Thank you, Saurabh. Please don't criticise him. Don't say negative things about him. Don't hurt him,' he added.
Salman Issues Statement In Rajpal's Support
Rajpal Yadav's statement came shortly after Salman Khan issued a statement in his support after he came across a video of the journalist roasting him in front of the entire film industry. Salman said that fluctuations in the dollar-rupee exchange rate do not matter, as Rajpal will continue to get work and the money will eventually be spent in India.
'Rajpal bhai aap 30 yrs se kaam kar rahe ho aur hum sabne aapko repeat kiya hai baar baar kyunki aap apna kaam jante ho aur ek value laate ho, kaam toh aapko bohot milega aur issi dollar rate pe milega aur milte rahega. Hakikat yeh hai [Rajpal brother, you have been working for 30 years and we have chosen you again and again because you know your work and you bring value. You will continue to get plenty of work, and it will come at this same dollar rate. That is the reality]' Salman Khan wrote on X.
He added, 'Aur yeh yaad rakhna ke kabhi kabhi flow mai kuch nikal aata hai ,dena hi hai toh dimag mai rakho dil se kaam karo, dollar upar ho ya neeche kya farak padta hai dena toh India mai hi hai [And remember, sometimes things slip out in the flow of conversation. If you have to give something, keep it in mind and work with your heart. Whether the dollar goes up or down, what difference does it make? In the end, the money has to be spent in India anyway]'
Author : Arfa Javaid