Rakul Preet Singh breaks silence on Jackky Bhagnani's comment calling their marriage 'situationship': 'Context matters'

Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani

Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh has responded to criticism and online debate sparked after actor-husband Jackky Bhagnani recently made a comment that went viral. Jackky recently said that his marriage to Rakul is like a "situationship". Now, Rakul has clarified that her husband's statement was taken out of context and sensationalised as a headline.

Rakul Preet reacts to the controversy around Jackky Bhagnani's remark

For the unaware, the controversy erupted after a clip from Bhagnani's interview went viral, sparking discussions around his choice of words. Addressing the chatter, Rakul took to Instagram stories to share a note, in which she pointed out how a single line from a longer conversation was highlighted without context.

"We had a great laugh today about how one line from an hour-long conversation can suddenly become the headline. Funny... until it's not. Context matters. Nuance matters. Conversations deserve better than being reduced to clickbait. Maybe it's time platforms take a little more responsibility for the narratives they create (sic)," she penned.

What Jackky Bhagnani said

During an interaction with YouTube channel Zingabad, Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh spoke about their relationship and marriage. While discussing their marriage, the actor-producer spoke about his equation with Rakul. Explaining their dynamic, Jackky said both had reached a stage in life where they were not seeking a partner to fill emotional gaps.

"Rakul and I are married, but we are like in a situationship, which is, of course, we are exclusive to each other, because that's why we are married. But the most important thing is that I can talk to her about anything," he remarked. He further spoke about their openness, sharing that transparency is a key part of their relationship.

According to him, even if an ex-partner were to call him, he would take the call openly on speakerphone in front of Rakul, highlighting that there is nothing to hide between them.

Rakul Preet and Jackky reportedly dated for nearly three years before tying the knot on February 21, 2024, in Goa. They had two weddings, a Punjabi Anand Karaj in the afternoon, followed by a Sindhi ceremony at night.