Jackky Bhagnani
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 Jackky Bhagnani at Zerza Tunga Hotel Launch |
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| Born | 25 December 1984 Calcutta, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Jackky Bhagnani (born 25 December 1984) is an Indian Hindi film actor. He is the son of Indian producer Vashu Bhagnani.
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[edit] Early life
He studied in St.Teresa’s High School and used to accompany his father on the sets of many movies. Post schooling, He chose to acquire a Degree in Commerce from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai.[1]
[edit] Career
He was the Associate Producer for "Out of Control" (2003), "Shaadi No. 1" (2005) and "Silsilay" (2005).[1] His first film as an actor was Kal Kissne Dekha, released in May 2009.[2][3] In preparation for his debut, he lost 60 kg in less than two years, working hard to achieve a lean look.[4] He went on a road tour to promote his debut movie and performed in Indore with Lara Dutta and Vaishali Desai at his father's "Kal Kissne Dekha Golden Nites" concerts.[5]
In August 2009, Jackky announced to the media his second film will commence shooting in India in October, and the film would be titled F.A.L.T.U..[6] Jackky plays Ritesh, a boy-next-door in F.A.L.T.U., someone who is a rebel, but in a positive way which was released on April 1, 2011.[7] At the success party of F.A.L.T.U., Jackky announced that he will be playing a cop in his next project, which is currently titled Mumbai Police.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kal Kissne Dekha | Nihal Singh | Winner, IIFA Star Debut Award [7] |
| 2011 | F.A.L.T.U | Riteish |
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Newcomer Jackky Bhagnani shed 60 kilos for Bollywood debut". Hindustan Times. 2009-02-02. http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=cinemasectionpage&id=6e6d6ce0-6ab1-4b9f-8ed5-e8b95b057d89&Headline=Newcomer+Jackky+Bhagnani+shed+60+kilos+for+Bollywood+debut.
- ^ "New releases may end up in single theatres". The Economic Times. 2009-05-06. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET-Cetera/New-films-may-end-up-in-single-theatres/articleshow/4488970.cms.
- ^ "Multiplexes mull distribution". Screen India. 2009-05-15. http://www.screenindia.com/news/multiplexes-mull-distribution/459462/.
- ^ "B-town goes from flab to fab". Hindustan Times. 2009-04-28. http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/Print.aspx?Id=c9f13722-e502-4c22-bb6b-1c4eca73cdef.
- ^ Ahmed, Afsana; Sharma, Smrity (2009-05-18). "Livewire Vashu plans live shows for next film". Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Vashu-plans-live-shows-for-next-film/articleshow/4542913.cms.
- ^ "Jackky Bhagnani: I really like Jacqueline Fernandez". Glamsham. 2009-08-25. http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/aug/25-jackky-bhagnani-i-really-like-jacqueline-fernandez-080906.asp.
- ^ a b "'F.A.L.T.U' is not a dance film: Jackky". Times of India. 2010-06-18. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/FALTU-is-not-a-dance-film-Jackky/articleshow/6064133.cms.
