In an enchanting destination wedding, actress Rakul Preet Singh and producer Jackky Bhagnani exchanged vows on a sun-drenched Wednesday in picturesque Goa, surrounded by a congregation of close relatives and friends. The allure of the event was further amplified with the attendance of notable personalities from the film fraternity, who graced the occasion with their presence to wish the couple a lifetime of happiness.
The internet buzzed with excitement as the first pictures of the couple as newlyweds were revealed on Wednesday evening. Rakul Preet Singh took to her Instagram to share the joyous moments with the caption “Mine now and forever 21-02-2024 #abdonobhagna-ni.” In the shared images, the couple looked blissfully into each other’s eyes, while another snapshot captured them in a candid moment of smiles at the mandap. The last of the series depicted the duo hand-in-hand, their faces radiating fulfillment and joy.
The outpouring of congratulatory messages from their peers in the industry was instantaneous. Bhumi Pednekar, alongside the couple, shared a heartfelt note on her Instagram, “I’ve never met 2 people that are so alike, just meant to be together. Wishing my lovelies the best life ahead. @rakulpreet @jackkybhagnani love you both so much. Today was so magical.”
Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput were also amongst the celebrities extending their best wishes, reflecting the couple’s well-loved status within the industry. “Only love for you both. Welcome to the club,” echoed Shahid’s message, while Mira added, “Congratulations @jackkybhagnani @rakulpreet. Wishing you both everlasting love.”
Dia Mirza’s exuberance was palpable in her congratulations. “So so happy for you both. Love and blessings @jackkybhagnani @rakulpreet,” she expressed. Similarly, Malaika Arora conveyed her regret for missing the festivities but sent her love, “Congratulations mr n mrs. To forever happiness n love.”
Further extending the wave of good wishes were stars like Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Kharbanda, Ram Charan’s wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela, who each in their way wished the couple happiness and togetherness.
Ananya Panday too shared a special message on her Instagram story for the couple she witnessed uniting in marriage, “Loveeeeee and only loveeee for you two @rakulpreet @jackkybhagnani.”
The couple’s post-wedding public appearance was the cherry on top as they greeted the paparazzi with broad smiles and shared tender moments in front of the cameras. Jackky Bhagnani affectionately kissed Rakul’s forehead, a gesture that seemed to paint the perfect picture of their love.
Following a long courtship, Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani honored their respective heritages with both a traditional Sikh ‘Anand Karaj’ and ‘Pheras’. The couple looked every bit the stylish bride and groom in their designer attire by Tarun Tahiliani, featuring intricate hand-embroidery and embellishments.
Celebrity guests like Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Shilpa Shetty, Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Esha Deol, along with other luminaries of Bollywood, were spotted celebrating the couple’s special day.
Rakul and Jackky, who made their relationship official on Instagram in October 2021, started their wedding celebrations on February 19, leading up to this momentous gathering. The festivities marked the beginning of a new chapter for the couple, as they venture into the future hand-in-hand, with the industry’s heartfelt wishes guiding their path.
