It’s just a phase, not a shutdown: Rakul Preet

Pooja Entertainment, led by Vashu Bhagnani and his son Jackky Bhagnani, recently experienced significant financial challenges after their film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan failed at the box office in 2024. The losses led to widespread speculation about the company’s stability, including reports of unpaid dues and large-scale staff layoffs. Actor Rakul Preet Singh, who is married to Jackky Bhagnani, has now addressed these issues, providing clarity about the situation and rejecting claims of company closure.
Speaking about the intense scrutiny and media coverage, Rakul Preet Singh said, “You are also part of the business, so you know that today we are in a clickbait culture. You know the reality and what is actually happening, and I have seen that entire phase, so it doesn’t matter. Tomorrow, somebody can write something about me, and it doesn’t matter because he knows me. Being part of the industry, you have to cut out the noise. You cannot get affected by what people say, because people won’t say the right thing most of the time. We are in a culture where sensational news runs. We have to be honest with one another and shut the noise.”
She further explained the difficulties faced by the family during this period. “It was a very challenging time for the family and for him. But a lot of things said in the news weren’t even correct. No company is shut. I didn’t even know because I don’t read. I was unbothered because I knew things first-hand. Yes, it’s a fact that two to three films didn’t work, and it was a huge blow that brought a lot of financial loss, but that happens with every producer. It even happened to Amitabh Bachchan at one point. This is all a phase,” Rakul Preet Singh added.