Salman Khan backs Rajpal Yadav after Saurabh Dwivedi’s remark

The issue arose during a recent Mumbai event, when Dwivedi posed a question to Yadav that included a comment about the dollar’s fluctuations

by e4m Staff
Published: Apr 7, 2026 5:24 PM | 2 min read

Salman Khan , Saurabh Dwivedi, Rajpal Yadav

A debate sparked on social media after senior journalist Saurabh Dwivedi made a remark about Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav has taken a new turn, with actor Salman Khan stepping in to support Yadav.

Salman Khan shared a message on his official X handle, praising Yadav’s nearly 30-year-long career and assuring that his work will continue regardless of fluctuations in the dollar rate.

The controversy began during a recent event in Mumbai, when Dwivedi asked Yadav a question that included a comment about whether the dollar was “up or down.” The clip quickly went viral, with several users criticising the remark as inappropriate.

Saurabh Dwivedi’s Comment

सौरभ द्विवेदी के सिर पर घमंड सवार हो गया है। ये आदमी दो चार बॉलीवुड के लोगों में क्या बैठने लगा है, यह अपनी औकात भूल गया है।

राजपाल यादव जैसे लीजेंड की भरी महफिल में बेइज्जती कर रहा है।pic.twitter.com/1QIWAi6CTh
— Jaiky Yadav (@JaikyYadav16) April 6, 2026

The situation was further amplified because Rajpal Yadav has recently been in the news over legal troubles linked to a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, during which he briefly surrendered to Tihar Jail.

Following the viral clip, social media users reacted strongly against Dwivedi’s comment. Salman Khan’s intervention came as a show of solidarity, emphasising the importance of support during difficult times.

Salman Khan’s Post Supporting Rajpal Yadav

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 .
Aur yeh yaad rakhna ke kabhi kabhi flow… pic.twitter.com/CzE86CCYXH
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 7, 2026