India, Feb. 14 -- Actor Rajpal Yadav landed in trouble over the payment of settlement amounts in a cheque-bounce case. He surrendered to the Tihar Jail authorities in Delhi, and his bail hearing on Thursday was adjourned. Now, filmmaker Priyadarshan has broken his silence on the issue, saying he tried to arrange higher remuneration for the actor for his next film. Priyadarshan has worked with him in several films like Bhagam Bhaag, Chup Chup Ke, and De Dana Dan.

The filmmaker is currently busy with the post-production of his film Bhooth Bangla. Speaking with Midday, Priyadarshan said, "I have known Rajpal for over 20 years. I saw him for the first time in Jungle [2000] and was surprised by his performance. My first film with him was Mala...