Jackky Bhagnani tells Farah Khan that Rakul Preet Singh was impressed by his ‘dark sense of humour’

Filmmaker Farah Khan recently paid a visit to actor and producer Jackky Bhagnani and his wife and actor Rakul Preet Singh's palatial house. During the interesting conversations that unfolded, Farah touched upon Jaccky's "dark sense of humour" and whether Rakul found it impressive. Jaccky affirmed, as Rakul shared an instance. (Rakul/Instagram)

"I love his sense of humour. I will tell you an instance. Once, I was feeling a little low because sometimes, you are a little moody. I was very cranky. So, I cried. Your partner can turn around and say, kya hai...theek toh ho jayega? (What is it....it will be fine)...He turns around and says..rone ke mann kar raha hai? Chalo, dono saath me rote hai. Main bhi rota hun. (Do you feel like crying? Let's cry together. I will also cry)... And you start laughing because its so sweet."

Farah shared, "In the film industry, you have to have a sense of humour". (Photo: Farah Khan/Instagram)

We spoke to an expert to understand why and how a dark sense of humour matters.

"What he demonstrated wasn’t insensitivity, it was emotional intelligence wrapped in humour. And while some call it a 'dark' sense of humour, psychologists know it by another name: creative emotional reframing," said Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist, energy healer and life coach. (Photo: Pexels)

Humour, especially dark humour, has the power to acknowledge pain without collapsing into it. "It doesn’t avoid uncomfortable emotions - it walks up to them, winks, and says, “We’ll survive this too.” In relationships, this can be a superpower," said Delnna. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why dark humour works in love: In emotionally mature partnerships, humour creates a bridge when words fall short. "It helps soften spikes of stress, anxiety, shame, or sadness - especially when both partners know the joke is coming from love, not mockery," said Delnna. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

When used intentionally, dark humour regulates the nervous system by interrupting the fight-flight-freeze response. "It reframes automatic negative thoughts, like, 'I’m too much' or 'Nothing will ever change.' It invites laughter, which boosts oxytocin and deepens intimacy. It creates an anchor memory - a sweet, humorous moment that becomes part of your story together," shared Delnna. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Emotional humour is a relationship skill, not just a personality trait. (Photo: Freepik)

Here’s how to practice it mindfully:

*Feel before you joke. Tune in - are they still raw or ready to laugh?

*Validate first. Say, “I know it feels tough right now…” before offering lightness.

*Keep it safe. Never joke about their insecurities, trauma, or core wounds.

*Use humour to stay connected, not avoidant. It's not a bypass - it’s a bridge. (Photo: Freepik)

*A little love goes a long way In India, where stoicism often replaces softness - especially for men - being light without being dismissive is a skill we desperately need more of, shared Delnna. (Photo: Freepik)