Actor-producer Jackie Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh found love during the lockdown and eventually got married in Goa in 2024. In a recent interaction, the couple spoke about their relationship, with Jackie describing their marriage in an unconventional way, calling it a stand-up, despite their commitment to each other.The couple reflected on how they arrived at the decision to get married. Jackie explained that they both entered the relationship with emotional clarity and independence. “We told each other that we are not 20 or 21 anymore. We have both experienced many ups and downs. Individually, I am a happy person. I am not looking for anyone to fill that void because if I am a depressed person, no matter who comes into my life, I will feel depressed.”
And on an individual level, you are happy too. “Together, we are happier,” Jackie said in an interview with the Zingabad YouTube channel. Rakul echoed this sentiment, stressing that their relationship is not about dependency. “We’re not filling a void in each other’s lives. It’s not like you didn’t take me on a vacation, so I’m unhappy. I can go on that vacation myself. I think there are more important things in life to talk about.”
When the conversation turned to the dynamics of modern relationships and the growing trend of posturing, Jackie shared his perspective on why so many people prefer it today. It is believed that this stems from a desire to avoid expectations and restrictions. Then he linked this idea to their marriage. “Rakul and I are married, but we are in a situation, which of course is that we are exclusive to each other because that is why we are married.
But the most important thing is that I can talk to her about anything.”Explaining what this openness looks like in practice, Jackie added that there is complete transparency between them. “My ex-girlfriend might feel embarrassed about it. Rakul knows everything about me. So if she knows everything, there is no need to hide anything,” he said, referring to receiving calls even in her presence. Rakul summed up their dynamic simply: “We are best friends.”Jackie further noted that this honesty allows him to feel unrestricted in the relationship. He shared that if he wants to spend time with friends, Rakul encourages him instead of questioning him.Rakul also addressed traditional expectations within marriage, noting how women are often expected to adapt to their partners. She made it clear that their relationship worked differently. “In a lot of marriages, what happens is the men want something and the women give in, and that’s what’s been happening for years.
Women make plans according to their husbands’ schedules.
“We are equal in every sense of the word,” she said.She added that while some couples feel restricted after marriage, that is not their experience. “We look forward to spending time with each other.” Jackie concluded his talk by challenging the common notion that opposites attract, saying such dynamics may not continue in the long term. “In the long run, it will fail because if your thought process, ethics, likes and dislikes don’t match, that’s where the differences start.
Because then I start keeping information from you as a partner and vice versa.
