Jackky Bhagnani

Jackky Bhagnani (born 25 December 1984) is an Indian actor, film producer and entrepreneur who works in Hindi cinema. He is the son of producer Vashu Bhagnani and founder of the Indian music label Jjust Music.

Early life Jackky Bhagnani was born in Calcutta, 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

Year Title Role Notes 2001 Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein Bouquet delivery man Uncredited role 2009 Kal Kissne Dekha Nihal Singh 2011 F.A.L.T.U Ritesh Virani 2012 Ajab Gazabb Love Rajveer Grewal 2013 Rangrezz Rishi Deshpande 2014 Youngistaan Prime Minister Abhimanyu Kaul 2015 Welcome 2 Karachi Kedar Patel 2017 Carbon Random Shukla Short film2018 Mohini Sandeep Tamil filmMitron Jay

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

Music video appearances

Awards and nominations