Jackky Bhagnani

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Jackky Bhagnani

Jackky Bhagnani (born 25 December 1984) is an Indian actor, film producer and entrepreneur. [4] He is the Founder of Indian music label Jjust Music.[5]

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Jackky Bhagnani
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Bhagnani at IIFA press conference in 2017
Born (1984-12-25) 25 December 1984 (age 40)
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Years active2009–present
Spouse
(m. 2024)
[1]
FatherVashu Bhagnani[2]
RelativesDeepshikha Deshmukh (sister)[3]
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Early life

Bhagnani was born in Kolkata, West Bengal[6] in India to a Sindhi family. After schooling, he got a degree in Humanities from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. He also did a Diploma in Printing and Technology Engineering. He wanted to become an IAS Officer. [7] He has also done an acting course from Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.[citation needed]

Career

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Jackky's debut film was Kal Kissne Dekha, which came out in 2009. The movie received mostly negative reviews[8][9][10] and was unsuccessful at the box office. Taran Adarsh, writing for Bollywood Hungama, noted that "The film lacks the fun that one normally associates with a campus fare. Even the climax leaves a lot to be desired."[8]

In April 2011, he starred in F.A.L.T.U. The film received mixed reviews[11][12][13][14] and did moderately well at the box office.[15] In May 2015, Jackky revealed that a sequel to the movie has been planned.[16]

In 2012, Ajab Gazabb Love was released, but was a non-starter at the box office.[17]

Rangrezz, directed by Priyadarshan, was released in 2014. It garnered excellent reviews[18][19][20] and featured Jackky Bhagnani dancing to Psy's "Gangnam Style". The rights to the song were bought by Jackky's father Vashu Bhagnani, also the producer of the film, for an undisclosed sum.[21] Despite this, the film failed to leave a mark at the box office.[22][23]

Jackky's next film was Youngistaan, a love story set against the backdrop of Indian politics. Released in 2014, the movie was panned by critics[24][25][26][27] and was a commercial failure.[28]

The movie later became the subject of much controversy when it was revealed that it was India's independent entry to the Oscars.[29][30] Twitter was abuzz with jokes on Jackky Bhagnani, with users expressing surprise and dismay over the movie's selection.[31][32]

In 2015, Jackky starred as Kedar Patel in the comedy film Welcome to Karachi, which was released on 28 May 2015.[33] In 2016, he turned to film producing with Sarbjit along with his sister Deepshikha Deshmukh. Sarbjit was a commercially successful movie. In 2017, he produced and acted in a short film 'Carbon' released on YouTube. In 2018, he produced Dil Juunglee and Welcome to New York. He made his Tamil film debut opposite Trisha in the horror film Mohini. Jackky will next be seen in the movie Anandwaa which will be directed by Abir Sengupta.[34]

Personal life

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Bhagnani with wife Rakul Preet Singh, pictured in 2022

In 2021, Bhagnani made his relationship with actor-producer Rakul Preet Singh, official.[35][36] On 21 February 2024, Bhagnani married Singh in traditional Sindhi and Sikh wedding ceremonies in Goa.[37][38]

Filmography

As actor

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Year Title Role Notes
2001Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil MeinBouquet deliveryman Cameo
2009Kal Kissne DekhaNihal Singh
2011F.A.L.T.URitesh Virani
2012Ajab Gazabb LoveRajveer Grewal
2013RangrezzRishi Deshpande
2014YoungistaanPrime Minister Abhimanyu Kaul
2015Welcome 2 KarachiKedar Patel
2017CarbonRandom ShuklaShort film
2018MohiniSandeepTamil film
MitronJay
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As producer

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Year Title Notes Ref.
2016 Sarbjit
2018 Dil Juunglee
Welcome to New York
2020 Jawaani Jaaneman
Coolie No. 1
2021 Bell Bottom
2022 Cuttputlli Disney+ Hotstar film
2023 Mission Raniganj
Ganapath
2024 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan [46]
TBA Suryaputra Mahavir Karna Based on Karna
Mission Lion
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Music videos

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Year Title Singer(s) Notes
2019 Choodiyan Dev Negi and Asees Kaur
Aa Jaana Darshan Raval and Prakriti Kakar
2020 Jugni 2.0 Kanika Kapoor ft. Gurpreet Singh Producer
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Awards and nominations

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Year Film Award Category Outcome
2010 Kal Kissne Dekha IIFA Award Star Debut of the Year – Male Won
Apsara Awards Best Debut (Male) Won
Star Guild Awards Best Male Debut Won
2012 F.A.L.T.U Star Guild Awards Superstar Of Tomorrow - Male Won
2014 Youngistaan BIG Star Entertainment Awards BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role - Male Won
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