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Jackky Bhagnani praises wife Rakul Preet Singh for not demanding ‘anything extra’ professionally, ‘when she can clearly’; expert on finding balance

“She is one of the most balanced, one of the most sorted human beings on this earth,” shared actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani

3 min readNew DelhiJan 6, 2026 09:28 AM IST

Jackky Bhagnani on successful professional relationship with actor Rakul Preet Singh (Source: Instagram/Rakul Singh)

Balancing personal and professional dynamics in a relationship is no easy feat, especially when both partners work in the same industry.

But actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani believes mutual respect, space, and shared values are the cornerstones of his successful relationship with actor Rakul Preet Singh. The couple, who got married last year, have maintained a clear boundary between their work and personal lives — even when collaborating professionally.

Speaking to Moneycontrol, Jackky shared, “I must have done something amazing in my life to have Rakul as my partner. She is one of the most balanced, one of the most sorted human beings on this earth. She never ever expects anything extra, even at times when she can clearly demand as a partner, she never does that. And we both really respect each other’s space. We don’t interfere in each other’s work.”

Citing an example, he added, “Even recently, the film which I released called Mere Husband Ki Biwi, there was a budget set for everyone during promotions. And she followed that. I told her that you could have asked me for it, but she didn’t budge. I got to know later. I said, if that’s the rule for everyone, it should be for me. So she’s amazing.”

Talking about their professional relationship, he said, “Actually, it’s no problem at all. Working with her is actually very, very easy. We both have decided that we are there for each other. Whenever we need each other, we are always there. Invisibly, we are both there for each other. But at any given point, both of us don’t make the other feel that we are compelled to do this for each other.”

How can couples who work together maintain professional boundaries while also supporting each other emotionally?

Psychologist Anjali Gursahaney mentions, “Maintaining clear boundaries is essential to ensure professional productivity and emotional intimacy remain intact. Defining each person’s role in the work setup helps reduce power struggles or confusion.”

As Jackky says, not interfering in each other’s work fosters a sense of competence and trust. Even if working together, it’s vital to separate work from relationship — e.g., discussing emotional needs after work hours.

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“Agreeing on how to handle disagreements (e.g., not escalating at work, debriefing later) helps maintain harmony. Allowing one another mental and physical space for solo work preserves individuality within togetherness,” notes Gursahaney.

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How important is it for long-term relationship health to maintain fairness and equality even when personal dynamics could blur lines?

Gursahaney stresses, it’s critical for sustainability as it:

Avoids resentment: One-sided privileges (even if unspoken) can lead to hidden frustration over time.
Preserves individuality: Equality ensures both partners retain their own identity, ambitions, and dignity.
Encourages honest communication: When there’s fairness, people feel safer to speak openly without fear of judgment or power imbalance.
Models mutual respect: As in Jackky’s example, Rakul’s refusal to demand special treatment reflects a deeper commitment to professionalism and equality, which keeps both grounded and respected in each other’s eyes.