Ekta Kapoor Generously Donates Reality Show Winnings to Rajpal Yadav
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Mumbai, March 28 (NationPress) Renowned television personality Ektaa Kapoor has committed to donating her winnings from the reality show “Wheel Of Fortune” to actor Rajpal Yadav as a supportive move.
Ektaa, along with Wamiqa Gabbi and Rajpal, appeared on the Akshay Kumar-hosted show to promote their forthcoming movie “Bhooth Bangla”. During the game, Ektaa decided to share her prize money with Rajpal as a gesture of goodwill.
For those unfamiliar, Rajpal Yadav has been embroiled in legal issues with Murli Projects Pvt Ltd over allegations of defaulting on repayment. In court, he stated that the opposing party wasn't interested in recovering the money; they aimed to have him imprisoned instead.
Rajpal argued that after serving his prison term, the matter should be resolved, as he has fulfilled his legal obligations. He clarified that the film incurred a cost of Rs 22 crore, contrary to the Rs 5 crore figure suggested by the other party, resulting in a loss of Rs 17 crore.
His legal representative mentioned that they had submitted a standard bail application, with the court granting interim bail.
Rajpal Yadav encountered legal challenges due to a cheque bounce case linked to the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The court found him guilty of non-payment related to a financial dispute, which can lead to criminal liability when cheques are dishonored due to insufficient funds.
Regarding Bhooth Bangla, the film is directed by Priyadarshan. It reunites the legendary trio of Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar, and Paresh Rawal. The cast also features Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, and Mithila Palkar in significant roles.
Produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms alongside Akshay Kumar's Cape of Good Films, the film is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali.
This marks Priyadarshan's second Hindi horror-comedy venture after Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), featuring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Asrani, and Manoj Joshi.
The screenplay is crafted by Akash A Kaushik and the dialogues are penned by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan.
Balaji Motion Pictures, a subsidiary of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in collaboration with Cape of Good Films, presents Bhooth Bangla, featuring Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, and Mithila Palkar. The film is directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaaa R Kapoor.
The theatrical release is scheduled for April 10.