Actor-turned-producer Jackky Bhagnani may have stepped away from acting, but his journey in showbiz continues behind the camera. While Jackky has often spoken about his dramatic transformation—shedding 75 kilos before making his debut—his wife, actress Rakul Preet Singh, recently revisited the story, highlighting both his love for food and his commitment to fitness.
Rakul Preet Singh says Jackky Bhagnani lost 75kg before debut, adds he’s a better cook than her: “He was a very heavy kid”
During her appearance on the YouTube channel Khaane Mein Kya Hai, Rakul rated her husband’s cooking skills, admitting that he is “definitely better than me.” She added, “He can make a very nice breakfast.”
Opening up further, Rakul shared that Jackky’s passion for food dates back to childhood. “He was a very heavy kid. He lost 75 kilos before he debuted. So, he loves food,” she revealed. She went on to narrate anecdotes from his younger years: “He knows the phone numbers of certain restaurants by heart. As a kid, he would quietly sneak out of his house to eat at his favourite dosa stall. Eventually, he even learned to make dosas himself. He once made a Schezwan dosa for me, and I told him he didn’t need to prove himself again—because then I’d also have to cook something!”
Jackky’s inspiring transformation remains a major chapter in his career. Speaking at the Fit India Cult Yogathon in New Delhi earlier this year, the producer recalled the discipline that went into his weight-loss journey. “It’s hard for people to believe that I once weighed over 150 kg and managed to lose 75 kg. It wasn’t easy, but it wouldn’t have been possible without motivation, determination, and the will to break past my own limits. What I realised along the way is that you don’t always need fancy gym equipment or expensive plans to lose weight. Eating clean, staying hydrated, sleeping well, doing regular cardio, and practising yoga—all of it helped me create balance, both physically and mentally.”
Jackky lost the weight ahead of his acting debut in the 2009 film Kal Kissne Dekha. Though his last acting outing was Mitron in 2018, he has since found success as a producer. His most recent venture was the action entertainer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.
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