Actor Rajpal Yadav has spoken out against people who he believes are trying to diminish his body of work and reputation because of his ongoing legal and financial troubles. The actor’s comments come amid renewed attention on the cheque bounce case linked to a long-running loan dispute.

Rajpal Yadav reacts to trolls tarnishing his image

Rajpal said that his professional identity should not be reduced to his legal difficulties. Describing himself as a “student of cinema”, the actor emphasised his dedication to the craft and his long-standing contribution to the Hindi film industry. He also questioned how people could judge an artist’s entire career based on one aspect of his life.