Mumbai, Feb 15: Olympic medallist and professional boxer Vijender Singh has extended support to actor Rajpal Yadav by offering him a role in his upcoming film.

The gesture comes at a time when Yadav is facing legal proceedings related to a long-standing cheque bounce case and is currently lodged in Tihar Jail.

Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Vijender Singh expressed his admiration for Yadav’s acting talent, writing: “I respect true talent.” He further announced that he would ensure Yadav gets a role in his film, underscoring his intent to support the actor during a difficult phase.

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This move follows similar gestures of solidarity from Bollywood stars including Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Sonu Sood, who have publicly voiced their support for Yadav. The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear Yadav’s case on February 16, with the actor facing allegations of a debt amounting to nearly Rs 9 crore.

Vijender Singh’s announcement has been widely appreciated by fans and industry insiders, who see it as a strong message of encouragement for Yadav, known for his versatile performances in films like Chup Chup Ke, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Mujhse Shaadi Karogi.