India, Feb. 11 -- Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav surrendered at Tihar Jail on February 5 after the Delhi High Court declined to grant him more time in long-pending cheque bounce cases. The court refused to recall its earlier order directing him to surrender to jail authorities.

Yadav, known for films such as Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Waqt, Phir Hera Pheri, Partner, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Hungama and Chup Chup Ke, faces liability of nearly Rs.9 crore in connection with the cases.

The matter dates back to 2010, when Yadav borrowed Rs.5 crore from M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial venture Ata Pata Laapata. The film did not perform well at the box office, leading to financial losses.

Subsequently, cheque bounce complaints were fil...