How one missed belt changed everything
Rakul Preet Singh got real about a gym injury that turned her life upside down. During a candid chat on Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s talk show Double Date, the actress revealed that a seemingly minor slip-up while lifting weights led to a severe slip disc. She was attempting an 80 kg deadlift — but on that day, she decided to skip her safety belt. “That one mistake caused me a slip disc and 40 days of bed rest,” she said.
Rakul didn’t hold back her feelings about the exercise itself. “No matter what your trainer tells you, deadlift is the worst exercise to do. It’s an ego lift,” she shared. The admission came straight from her own painful experience. The actor explained that she had always worn a protective belt during deadlifts but chose to go without it just once — and that was enough to cause serious damage.
Physical pain turned into a mental mess
The injury wasn’t just about physical agony. Rakul opened up about how losing her mobility hit her hard emotionally. “It was not only a physical injury, it was affecting me mentally too. It was a mental mess up because I was going through a physical turmoil. Suddenly, I was not able to do anything, and that really triggers you,” she confessed. The actor, who is usually known for her high-energy presence, found herself stuck in bed for over a month — a reality that tested her resilience.
Earlier reports had suggested that Rakul suffered trauma to her lower back while lifting the heavy weight without support. The injury reportedly affected her nerves, and despite the pain, she kept up with professional commitments by relying on medication before doctors finally ordered complete rest. The whole experience, she admitted, was a wake-up call about the importance of listening to one’s body and never compromising on safety.
Jackky Bhagnani was her rock through recovery
Through the tough days, Rakul found her anchor in husband Jackky Bhagnani. “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. The couple’s bond came into sharp focus during the conversation on Double Date, which streams every Thursday on Neha Dhupia’s YouTube channel.
Rakul’s story is a reminder that even the fittest among us can hit a wall — and that having the right support system makes all the difference. For fans who’ve been following her journey, this candid confession shows a vulnerable side of the star that usually stays off camera. Chalo, maybe it’s time to rethink that heavy deadlift session at the gym, yaar.