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Throwback to the time, when Bhumi Pednekar shut down dating rumours with actor and producer, Jackky Bhagnani. Now in the spotlight, Jackky recently described his marriage to Rakul Preet Singh as a “situationship,” meaning a relationship lacking commitment. The couple married in 2024 and marked two years together on February 21, 2026. His remark sparked widespread curiosity and raised many eyebrows. Amid this, his statement drew attention across media platforms.
After Jackky grabbed attention with his remark on situationship, the focus has shifted to his past relationships. He was rumoured to have been in a decade-long relationship with Bhumi Pednekar. Yes, it’s true. In 2019, dating speculation arose when the Dum Laga Ke Haisha actress attended a party hosted by Jackky. If you are curious about this rumoured couple, Bhumi and Jackky, here is everything you need to know.
When Bhumi Pednekar shut down dating rumours with actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani
In a 2019 interview with Bombay Times, Bhumi Pednekar shut down the dating rumours with actor and producer, Jackky Bhagnani. The Dum Laga Ke Haisha actress shared that she didn’t like to react to such things, as there was no truth to it. She highlighted that often, when she was not in Mumbai, reports surfaced claiming that she was spotted in the city. She called such reports baseless. Bhumi stated that she knew Jackky from before she became an actress. Bhumi added that she couldn’t ruin her rare, beautiful friendship with Jackky for a short-lived gossip. She was quoted as saying:
“I have read the most bizarre things about my whereabouts. Often, I’ve not been in Mumbai, and I’ve still been spotted in the city, hanging out with someone or coming out of someone else’s car. It’s so random and bizarre. If there is fodder for speculation, I can understand, but baseless stories are beyond me. I have known Jackky since before I became an actress. We go back 10 years. I can’t ruin my friendship over short-lived gossip. It’s a rare, beautiful friendship. So, whenever I read something stupid, I just speak to him about it and move on.”
When an insider shed light on Bhumi Pednekar and Jackky Bhagnani’s rumoured romance
In a 2019 interview with The Times of India, an industry source openly addressed rumours linking Bhumi and Jackky, dismissing them as baseless. The insider said the two were longtime friends who had known each other for years. The source also clarified that, at the time, Bhumi was not in a relationship, adding further context to dispel ongoing speculation completely.
“These are absolutely baseless rumours, and there is no iota of truth in them. Bhumi and Jackky have been good friends and have known each other for many years. They are really good buddies, and this rumour is uncalled for. Bhumi is not seeing anyone currently and is focusing only on her work. She is someone who will never hide a relationship, and her full focus currently is exploring and discovering herself as a powerhouse actor to reckon with.”
More about Bhumi Pednekar and Jackky Bhagnani
Bhumi Pednekar, born July 18, 1989, in Mumbai, debuted in Dum Laga Ke Haisha and gained fame with Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Bala; notable works include Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. Last seen in Daldal, she will appear in Adhoore Hum Adhoore Tum with Imran Khan; she is single. Jackky Bhagnani, born December 25, 1984, in Kolkata, debuted in Kal Kissne Dekha, acted in several films, and produced Sarbjit and Cuttputlli; he is married to Rakul Preet Singh since February 21, 2024.