Jackky Bhagnani Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	• Actor • Film Producer • Entrepreneur
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet & inches- 5’ 9”
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film (Hindi): Kal Kissne Dekha (2009) as Nihal Singh Film (Tamil): Mohini (2018) as Sandeep Film (co-producer): Sarbjit (2016)
Awards	• Star Debut of the Year – Male Award at the IIFA Awards for the film 'Kal Kissne Dekha' in 2010 • Best Debut (Male) Award at the Apsara Awards for the film 'Kal Kissne Dekha' in 2010 • Best Male Debut Award at the Star Guild Awards for the film 'Kal Kissne Dekha' in 2010 • Superstar Of Tomorrow - Male at the Star Guild Awards for the film 'F.A.L.T.U' in 2012 • BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role - Male for the film 'Youngistaan' in 2014 • 'Dada Saheb Phalke Award' in 2021 for the music video 'Muskurayega India' presented under his label 'Jjust Music' • Best Short Film Award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2020 for his short film 'Carbon' • Most Stylish Producer Award at the Lokmat Stylish Awards in 2023
Personal Life
Date of Birth	25 December 1984 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2023)	39 Years
Birthplace	Kolkata, West Bengal
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Mumbai
School	• Welham Boys' School, Mumbai • St. Teresa's High School, Mumbai
College/University	H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Educational Qualification	A bachelor's degree from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Ethnicity	Sindhi
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobby	Travelling
Controversy	Accusations of sexual assault: In 2021, Jackie Bhagnani was named accused among nine Bollywood personalities in a complaint filed by a 28-year-old former model at the Bandra police station in Mumbai. In her complaint, former model claimed that she was raped and molested betweem 2014 and 2019 by nine Bollywood personalities, including actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani, photographer Colston Julian, founder of talent management company Kwan Entertainment Anirban Blah, and Krishan Kumar of T-serie. She claimed that the alleged sexual harassment took place under the pretext of giving her acting opportunities. Following the complaint, the Bandra police registered an FIR against Bhagnani and others under Section 376 (committing rape repeatedly on the same woman) and 354 (molestation) of the Indian Penal Code. [1]India Today
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	21 February 2024 (Punjabi wedding followed by Sindhi wedding)
Marriage Place	ITC Grand, South Goa
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Neha Sharma (actress; rumoured) Dating Period: 2014 • Rakul Preet Singh (actress) Dating Period: 2021-2024
Family
Wife/Spouse	Rakul Preet Singh
Parents	Father- Vashu Bhagnani (film producer) Mother- Pooja Bhagnani
Siblings	Brother- None Sister- Deepshikha Deshmukh (film producer)
Other Relative	Brother-in-law- Dhiraj Deshmukh (politician)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jackky Bhagnani

• Jackky Bhagnani is an Indian actor, film producer, and entrepreneur. He predominantly works in the Hindi film industry.

• He disclosed in an interview that following a dispute with their family, his father decided to leave all his belongings in Kolkata and relocate when Jackky was just 2 years old. Initially, they relocated to Delhi, but since his mother was unhappy there, they later settled in Mumbai. ^[2]The Times of India

• In an interview, he revealed that he weighed 130 kg at 17. By 19, aiming to become an actor, he had lost almost 65 kg in under two years.
  

  Jackky Bhagnani before and after transformation

• In 2001, he made a small appearance in the film ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein.’

• He worked as an associate producer for the Riteish Deshmukh starrer film ‘Out of Control’ in 2003.

• His debut film ‘Kal Kissne Dekha’ (2009) was unsuccessful at the box office and received negative feedback from reviewers.

• In 2011, he appeared in the film ‘F.A.L.T.U’ in which he played the role of Ritesh Virani. The film achieved moderate success in box office earnings.
  

  Poster of the film ‘F.A.L.T.U’

• He was featured opposite Nidhi Subbaiah in the film ‘Ajab Gazabb Love’ in 2012.

• He essayed the role of Rishi Deshpande in the film ‘Rangrezz’ (2013). He danced on the song “Gangnam Style” by Psy. The rights to the song were acquired by his father, Vashu Bhagnani, the film’s producer, though the purchase price was not made public.
  

  Jackky Bhagnani in a still from the film ‘Rangrezz’

• In 2014, he played the role of Prime Minister Abhimanyu Kaul in the film ‘Youngistaan,’ starring Neha Sharma. The film was a box office failure and became the center of controversy when it was rumored to be India’s entry for the Oscars. Many on Twitter reacted with jokes targeting Jackky Bhagnani, reflecting their surprise and dissatisfaction with the film’s Oscar nomination rumour.

• In 2015, he acted alongside Arshad Warsi in the film ‘Welcome 2 Karachi.’ He essayed the role of Kedar Patel in the film. During the shooting of the film, Jackky Bhagnani and Arshad Warsi were mistakenly thought to be real Taliban members and the shooting was ceased by Scotland Yard Authorities.

• He played the role of Random Shukla in the short film ‘Carbon’ (2017), which highlighted the issue of Global Warming. He also produced the film.
  

  Jackky Bhagnani in a still from the short film ‘Carbon’

• In 2017, he appeared as Jay Patel in the film ‘Mitron.’

• Besides films, he has also been featured in several Hindi music videos such as ‘Choodiyan’ (2019) and ‘Aa Jaana’ (2019).
  

  Jackky Bhagnani in a still from the music video ‘Aa Jaana’

• Jackky introduced his music label ‘Jjust Music’ in 2019. The first song released under the label was titled ‘Prada’ (2019), featuring Alia Bhatt. The label has partnered with several notable musicians such as Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Darshan Raval, Jasleen Royal, Lijo George, and DJ Chetas.

• After ‘Jjust Music,’ he started another business venture named ‘Jjust Kids’ in 2019. It is an online platform created for kids, aiming to capture their interest with music and various activities. It produces videos that are educational for young children, covering basics like alphabets, numbers, animal sounds, and colors. The videos on the platform also promote positive social behavior and provide an opportunity for parents to enjoy quality moments with their children by watching together.
  

  Logo of Jjust Kids

• In 2020, he put out the music video ‘Muskurayega India’ under his music label ‘Jjust Music,’ during the COVID-19 lockdown. It was a collaborative work with Akshay Kumar’s Cape Of Good Films.

• The video song features several prominent personalities including Tiger Shroff, Vicky Kaushal, Rajkummar Rao, Sidharth Malhotra, Kriti Sanon, Bhumi Pednekar, and Kiara Advani.

• After working as a film producer for the biographical drama film ‘Sarbjit’ (2016), he co-produced the film  ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’ in 2020.
  

  Poster of the film ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’

• He worked as a co-producer alongside Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Ali Abbas Zafar, and Himanshu Kishan Mehra for the film ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.’ The film was expected to release in April 2024.

• Some of his other films as a producer include ‘Welcome to New York’ (2018), ‘Bell Bottom’ (2021), ‘Cuttputlli’ (2022), ‘Mission Raniganj’ (2023), and ‘Ganapath’ (2023).

• Apart from producing films, he has also produced several music videos including ‘Ghanta’ (2020), ‘G-Wagon’ (2023), ‘All Good’ (2023), and ‘Sajna’ (2023).

• He appeared on the covers of various magazines such as Cafe Social and Bold Outline Magazine.
  

  Jackky Bhagnani on the cover of Cafe Social magazine

• He is dedicated to addressing global warming and motivating young individuals to keep fit and stay healthy. He created an organization named ‘Kasrat’ to organize fitness events for everyone.

• He follows a strict workout regimen to maintain his fitness. He often shares his workout videos on his social media handles.
  

  Jackky Bhagnani while working out in a gym

• In September 2024, Vashu and Jackky lodged an FIR against Ali Abbas Zafar accusing him of using the funds to produce the film inappropriately. The complaint claimed that Ali had siphoned the money given by the Abu Dhabi authorities.