Actor Rakul Preet Singh got candid about one of the most difficult phases of her life while appearing alongside husband Jackky Bhagnani on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s popular talk show, Double Date. In a heartfelt and honest conversation, Rakul opened up about suffering a severe lower back injury after attempting an 80 kg deadlift without wearing a safety belt.
Speaking about the incident, Rakul shared how one mistake during her workout routine led to a slipped disc and weeks of physical and emotional struggle. “No matter what your trainer tells you, deadlift is the worst exercise to do. It’s an ego lift,” Rakul said during the conversation. Recalling the incident, she revealed that she had always used a safety belt while deadlifting but skipped it that day. She added, “That one mistake caused me a slipped disc and 40 days of bed rest.”
She also spoke about how the injury affected her mentally beyond the physical pain. “It was not only a physical injury, but it was also affecting me mentally. It was a mental mess-up because I was going through physical turmoil. Suddenly, I was not able to do anything, and that really triggers you,” she shared.
Rakul further credited her husband, Jackky Bhagnani, for being her strongest support system during the recovery phase. “It’s very important that your partner supports you at that point, and that was Jackky’s biggest contribution when I was injured. He was there for me,” she said emotionally.
Reports of Rakul’s injury had earlier surfaced after she injured her lower back while lifting 80 kgs without protective support, which reportedly jammed the nerves. Despite being in pain, the actor continued fulfilling her professional commitments with the help of muscle relaxants before eventually taking enforced bed rest.
This week’s episode of Double Date promises an emotional and deeply personal conversation between Rakul and Jackky, offering viewers a glimpse into their bond, resilience, and support for each other through difficult times.
Double Date streams every Thursday on Neha Dhupia’s YouTube channel.
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