Rakul Preet Singh’s in-laws, producers Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani, have been at the center of controversy following allegations of non-payment of salaries to their staff. The accusations arose after the financial fallout from their film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which was a box office failure. While Jackky and Vashu Bhagnani have responded to the matter, Rakul Preet Singh has remained silent. However, her recent reaction to a question about the issue has gone viral, sparking further attention.
Rakul Preet Singh’s Response at IIFA 2024
Rakul Preet Singh attended the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2024, where she was promoting her upcoming film De De Pyaar De 2. While engaging with the media, she seemed cheerful and optimistic about her new project, stating that the film’s shoot was “going very well.” However, the atmosphere shifted when a reporter asked her about her father-in-law, Vashu Bhagnani, and the ongoing controversies surrounding his production company, Pooja Entertainment.
The reporter inquired about the numerous reports alleging that Vashu Bhagnani had failed to pay his staff after suffering significant losses from Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Upon hearing her father-in-law’s name, Rakul Preet’s demeanor changed noticeably. She quickly excused herself, saying “sorry” before abruptly leaving the interview. This moment, captured while Rakul wore a striking green bodycon dress, has since gone viral on social media.
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Ongoing Controversy Surrounding the Bhagnani Family
The Bhagnani family has been under scrutiny since the release of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which, despite a hefty budget exceeding Rs 300 crore, only earned Rs 70 crore at the box office. Following the film’s failure, Pooja Entertainment reportedly sold three floors of their office building to manage financial losses. Adding to the controversy, director Ali Abbas Zafar accused the Bhagnanis of withholding payments from the cast and crew.
Vashu and Jackky Bhagnani are also reportedly entangled in a legal dispute with Netflix over the film’s release. These issues have kept the Bhagnani family in the headlines, and Rakul Preet Singh’s association with them has drawn public interest, though she has remained largely silent on the matter.
Rakul, who married Jackky Bhagnani in February this year, has chosen to distance herself from these controversies, focusing instead on her upcoming film projects. However, her recent encounter with the media suggests that the growing tensions within her in-laws’ production house remain a sensitive topic.
