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Jackky Bhagnani Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth25 December 1984

Age40 Years

BirthplaceKolkata, West Bengal

ProfessionActor, Film Producer, Entrepreneur

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRakul Preet Singh

FamilyFather - Vashu Bhagnani; Mother - Pooja Bhagnani; Sister - Deepshikha Deshmukh

Jackky Bhagnani Biography

Jackky Bhagnani is an Indian actor, producer and entrepreneur known for his work in Hindi cinema and his ventures in music and children’s content. Born in

Early life and background

Jackky Bhagnani was born on 25 December 1984 in Kolkata, West Bengal, and grew up in Mumbai. He completed his schooling in Mumbai at St. Teresa's High School and Welham Boys' School before earning a bachelor’s degree from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics. He comes from a Sindhi family; his father is producer Vashu Bhagnani and his mother is Pooja Bhagnani. His sister, Deepshikha Deshmukh, is also a film producer.

Career

Bhagnani began his career in the film industry with early on-screen appearances and production work. He made his Hindi film acting debut in 2009 with Kal Kissne Dekha and later appeared in films such as F.A.L.T.U (2011), Ajab Gazabb Love (2012), Rangrezz (2013), Youngistaan (2014), Welcome 2 Karachi (2015), Mitron (2017) and short film Carbon (2017), the latter of which he also produced. He expanded into Tamil cinema with Mohini (2018) and has been credited as a co-producer on films including Sarbjit (2016) and Jawaani Jaaneman (2020).

As a producer, Bhagnani’s credits include a range of commercial films released through the late 2010s and early 2020s. Titles associated with him as producer or co-producer include Welcome to New York (2018), Bell Bottom (2021), Cuttputlli (2022), Mission Raniganj (2023), Ganapath (2023), and the anticipated Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which he co-produced alongside Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Ali Abbas Zafar and Himanshu Kishan Mehra.

Beyond feature films, he has been active in short films and music videos. He produced and appeared in the short film Carbon and has been featured in music videos such as Choodiyan and Aa Jaana (both 2019). In 2019 he launched the music label Jjust Music; its first release was the track Prada, and the label has worked with a number of contemporary musicians. Under Jjust Music he also released the collaborative music video Muskurayega India in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown. Bhagnani has produced other music videos as well, including Ghanta (2020), G-Wagon (2023), All Good (2023) and Sajna (2023).

Entrepreneurship and other projects

Jackky Bhagnani has pursued ventures outside acting and film production. In 2019 he launched Jjust Kids, an online platform aimed at creating educational and entertaining video content for young children that covers basics like alphabets and numbers while encouraging positive social behaviour. He also started Kasrat, an initiative focused on fitness events, reflecting a personal commitment to health and exercise. Bhagnani often shares workout material on his social media and has described fitness as a major part of his routine.

Public profile

Over the years Bhagnani has been recognized at several industry award ceremonies. Early in his career he received multiple debut awards for Kal Kissne Dekha in 2010 and later recognition for roles and production work, including awards for Youngistaan and short film and music video projects. He has appeared on magazine covers and maintains a public presence through film releases, produced music videos and entrepreneurial projects.

Personal life

Bhagnani is married to actress Rakul Preet Singh; their wedding ceremonies were held on 21 February 2024. His immediate family includes his father Vashu Bhagnani and mother Pooja Bhagnani, and his sister Deepshikha Deshmukh. He has spoken publicly about a significant weight loss transformation during his late teens and about moving with his family from Kolkata at a young age.

Controversies

In 2021 Bhagnani was named in a police complaint alongside other industry figures. The complaint led to an FIR being registered by the Bandra police under Sections 376 and 354 of the Indian Penal Code. Additional legal matters involving film funding were reported in September 2024 when Vashu and Jackky Bhagnani lodged an FIR alleging misuse of funds in a production-related dispute.

Latest updates

In recent years Bhagnani has continued producing films and music videos while developing his digital ventures. He received the Most Stylish Producer Award at the Lokmat Stylish Awards in 2023 and a Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2021 for the music video Muskurayega India released under his label. His film and production slate through 2023 includes multiple releases, with co-production credits extending into projects expected around 2024.
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Recent Work

Muskurayega India

A collaborative music video released under his Jjust Music label during the COVID-19 lockdown (2020).

2020
Jjust Music (label launch) - Prada

Launched music label Jjust Music; first release was the song Prada (2019).

2019
Jjust Kids (platform launch)

Online educational and entertainment platform for children launched in 2019.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Acting debut in Kal Kissne Dekha (2009)
  2. Produced short film Carbon and won Best Short Film Award at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2020
  3. Launched music label Jjust Music and children’s content platform Jjust Kids
  4. Co-produced films including Sarbjit (2016), Jawaani Jaaneman (2020), and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (co-producer)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jackky Bhagnani born?

25 December 1984

What is Jackky Bhagnani known for?

Actor, Film Producer, Entrepreneur

What is Jackky Bhagnani’s marital status?

Married

Who is Jackky Bhagnani married to?

Rakul Preet Singh