Jackky Bhagnani

Early life

Jackky Bhagnani was born in Kolkata, West Bengal to a Sindhi family. He is the son of producer Vashu Bhagnani and Pooja Bhagnani. After completing his schooling, he graduated with a Bachelors in Humanities from the H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. He had also completed an acting course from Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

Career

Bhagnani's debut film was Kal Kissne Dekha, which released in 2009. The movie received mostly negative reviews and was unsuccessful at the box office. Taran Adarsh, of Bollywood Hungama, wrote that "The film lacks the fun that one normally associates with a campus fare. Even the climax leaves a lot to be desired."

In April 2011, he starred in F.A.L.T.U. The film received mixed reviews and was a moderate well at the box office. In May 2015, Bhagnani revealed that a sequel to the movie has been planned.

In 2012, his third film Ajab Gazabb Love was released, but was unsuccessful at the box office.

In 2014, he starred in Rangrezz, directed by Priyadarshan. It received positive reviews from critics and featured Bhagnani dancing to Psy's "Gangnam Style". The rights to the song were bought by Bhagnani's father Vashu Bhagnani, also the producer of the film, for an undisclosed sum. Despite this, the film failed at the box office.

Bhagnani's next film was Youngistaan, a love story set against the backdrop of Indian politics. Released in 2014, the film was panned by critics and was a commercial failure.

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

In 2015, Bhagnani starred as Kedar Patel in the comedy film Welcome to Karachi, which was released on 28 May 2015. In 2016, he produced Sarbjit along with his sister Deepshikha Deshmukh under the banner Pooja Entertainment. In 2017, he produced and acted in the short film 'Carbon' which was released on YouTube. In 2018, he produced the films Dil Juunglee and Welcome to New York. In the same year, he made his Tamil film debut opposite Trisha in the horror film Mohini.

Personal life

In 2021, Bhagnani announced his relationship with actress Rakul Preet Singh. On 21 February 2024, Bhagnani married Singh in traditional Sindhi and Sikh wedding ceremonies in Goa.

Filmography

As actor

As producer

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations

References

References

1. (11 October 2021). "Rakul Preet Singh, Jackky Bhagnani make their relationship official on social media". Tribune India.
2. (20 November 2020). "Exclusive! Deepshikha Deshmukh on brother Jackky Bhagnani: I have always looked at him like my first-born".
3. (2018-09-14). "Mitron movie review: A simple story made into a very entertaining comedy". Deccan Chronicle.
4. (2019-08-19). "Jackky Bhagnani's music label, 'Jjust Music' has an impressive start!". The Times of India.
5. (8 February 2014). "I am still not allowed to bring girls home: Jackky Bhagnani". The Times of India.
6. (2009-02-02). "Newcomer Jackky Bhagnani shed 65 kilos for Bollywood debut". [[Hindustan Times]].
7. (12 June 2009). "Kal Kissne Dekha : A truly dismal tomorrow". Rediff.com.
8. (12 June 2009). "Kal Kissne Dekha".
9. (2011-04-06). "F.A.L.T.U is my story: Jackky". The Times of India.
10. (6 April 2011). "Box-Office: FALTU Drops From Monday; 'Game' Over". Koimoi.
11. "Jackky Bhagnani: We are working on 'F.A.L.T.U' sequel". The Times of India.
12. "Box Office: Rush, Chakravyuh and Ajab Gazabb Love". IBNLive.
13. (2013-03-22). "Rangrezz movie review: Priyadarshan’s realistic take on friendship is commendable".
14. (22 March 2013). "Review: Rangrezz is a powerful social drama". Rediff.
15. (21 March 2013). "'Rangrezz': Jackky Bhagnani's 'Gangnam style' deal worth it, says Vashu Bhagnani". Zee News.
16. (25 March 2013). "Box Office: Poor opening for Aatma, Rangrezz". Rediff.
17. "Rangrezz".
18. (2013-12-03). "‘Youngistan’ stands for the youth of India: Jackky Bhagnani".
19. "Boxoffice".
20. (28 March 2014). "'Youngistaan' review: The film, despite its efforts, becomes muddled, and dull". The Indian Express.
21. (19 December 2014). "Youngistaan's Oscars entry 'inspires' Kamaal R Khan to make 'Deshdrohi 2'". The Indian Express.
22. (12 February 2015). "Jackky Bhagnani's 'Youngistaan' in the Oscar race". The Times of India.
23. "Youngistaan goes to Oscars: Jackky Bhagnani jokes trend on Twitter". The Times of India.
24. Rashmi Mishra. (20 December 2014). "Youngistaan nominated for Oscar 2014 Awards but Jackky Bhagnani is upset, all thanks to Twitterati!". India.com.
25. "Check out: Jackky Bhagnani and Arshad Warsi in Welcome to Karachi,thus no film in which jacky has acted, has become successful at the box office, thus he has taken an oath to never act again in the near future. atest Movie Features".
26. "Why Jackky Bhagnani Left Acting And Focused On Producing Movies".
27. (10 October 2021). "Jackky Bhagnani, Rakul Preet Singh confirm relationship on her 31st birthday, Kriti Sanon whistles for them".
28. (11 October 2021). "Rakul Preet Singh, Jackky Bhagnani make their relationship official on social media".
29. "Rakul Preet Singh, Jackky Bhagnani share stunning first official wedding pics from sunset ceremony. See here".
30. "Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani tie the knot in Goa. See first photos".
31. (28 January 2017). "For 'Sarbjit' producers, content is king". [[The Times of India]].
32. "Dil Juunglee (2018)". [[Box Office Mojo]].
33. (23 February 2018). "Welcome To New York (2023) - Movie". Book My Show.
34. (24 December 2019). "Jawaani Jaaneman: Saif Ali Khan and Tabu film to release on January 31. See new poster". [[India Today]].
35. "Coolie No.1 (2020)". Bollywood MDB.
36. "Bell Bottom (2023) - Movie". Book My Show.
37. (2 September 2022). "Cuttputlli Cast & Crew". [[Bollywood Hungama]].
38. "बड़े मियां छोटे मियां 2' के लिए अक्षय और टाइगर की फीस नहीं की गई है कटौती, जैकी भगनानी ने किया कंफर्म".