Rajpal Yadav Breaks Silence After Gurukul Students Say ‘We Are Upset’ Over No Response to Piggy Bank Support
It began with a simple, emotional message from a group of schoolchildren - and quickly turned into a moment that caught the attention of the internet.
Students from a Gurukul in Shahjahanpur had once sent their piggy bank savings to actor Rajpal Yadav when he was serving jail time in connection with a loan default case linked to his film Ata Pata Lapata. Years later, the same students surfaced in a video saying they were hurt because they never received a reply.
The video spread rapidly. And this time, Rajpal Yadav responded.
An Old Gesture Resurfaces
Back in 2018, Rajpal Yadav was briefly jailed over a loan repayment dispute tied to the production of Ata Pata Lapata. During that period, a group of Gurukul students reportedly collected money from their personal piggy banks and sent it to the actor as a gesture of support.
It wasn’t about the amount. It was about the sentiment.
For the children, it was an act of empathy. For Yadav, it was something he says he never properly acknowledged - at least not in a way that reached them.
The actor said he would visit the Gurukul, meet the students face-to-face, and thank them properly - not through a statement, but in person. He spoke about wanting to hug them and acknowledge their kindness directly. It was a response that felt less defensive and more reflective.
Students from a Gurukul in Shahjahanpur had once sent their piggy bank savings to actor Rajpal Yadav when he was serving jail time in connection with a loan default case linked to his film Ata Pata Lapata. Years later, the same students surfaced in a video saying they were hurt because they never received a reply.
The video spread rapidly. And this time, Rajpal Yadav responded.
An Old Gesture Resurfaces
Back in 2018, Rajpal Yadav was briefly jailed over a loan repayment dispute tied to the production of Ata Pata Lapata. During that period, a group of Gurukul students reportedly collected money from their personal piggy banks and sent it to the actor as a gesture of support. It wasn’t about the amount. It was about the sentiment.
For the children, it was an act of empathy. For Yadav, it was something he says he never properly acknowledged - at least not in a way that reached them.
‘We Are Upset’ - Students Speak Out
In a recent video, some of those students expressed disappointment. They said they had expected a response or some acknowledgment from the actor after sending their savings during his difficult time. When none came, it left them feeling ignored. The tone wasn’t angry. It was emotional. And that emotion resonated online.Rajpal Yadav’s Response
After the video gained traction, Rajpal Yadav addressed the matter publicly. He clarified that he was unaware of the children’s expectations and said he had not intended to overlook their gesture. More importantly, he promised to meet them personally.The actor said he would visit the Gurukul, meet the students face-to-face, and thank them properly - not through a statement, but in person. He spoke about wanting to hug them and acknowledge their kindness directly. It was a response that felt less defensive and more reflective.
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