In October, right around her birthday, actress Rakul Preet Singh updated her fans on Instagram about her back injury. She had to rest in bed for a while to heal. By Diwali, she was moving again, but she’s still not completely better. “I feel better every day, but the healing is slow,” Rakul shares.
Rakul explains how she got hurt: “On October 5, I lifted a really heavy 80 kg weight. I started to feel pain but kept going, which was a big mistake. I finished my workout and went to shoot a film. By evening, the pain got so bad that I couldn’t even put on my clothes. I thought it was just a spasm, so I kept working through the pain. By the 10th, as I was getting ready for my birthday celebration, the pain got worse. I fainted because of it, and my blood pressure dropped. I was stuck in bed for 10 days.”
She shares some sad news about her birthday. Her husband, producer Jackky Bhagnani, had planned a special birthday party for her, but she couldn’t even see it. “Jackky decorated everything, but I missed it all. I got hurt just before the party started, so I never saw the decorations.”
Through this tough time, Rakul says Jackky has been a great support. “It’s important for a partner to understand what you’re feeling, both physically and mentally. I’m a hardworking person, so this injury really took a toll on me. Even now, I don’t always feel 100%. I sometimes worry about getting better and whether I’ll be able to do my usual activities again. It’s nice to have a partner like Jackky who can help me feel better. He knows how to make me laugh even when I’m feeling down.”
Rakul shares a story: “About two weeks ago, I took my first flight since getting hurt. I came back feeling tired and sad, and I started to cry. Jackky joked with me, saying, ‘Congratulations, now you’ve become a girl,’ because I don’t usually cry. It’s great to have someone who can make you smile during tough times. I’m thankful to Jackky for that.”
The injury has taught Rakul an important lesson: “I learned that while your mind can be strong, your body can give out if you don’t pay attention. I didn’t listen to my body until it was too late. I’ve learned that sometimes I need to take it easy.”
Talking about her recovery, Rakul says, “Injuries like this usually take about 6 to 8 weeks to heal, and I’m in my sixth week now. Hopefully, in two more weeks, I’ll feel completely fine. I can move around without pain and do my normal activities. I’m getting stronger every day, but I still need to build my strength and energy. Overall, I’m doing much better now!”
