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Influencer Lakshay Jaggi Issues Explanation After Viral Award-Show Clip With Rakul Preet Singh

He says he meant no disrespect, citing a no-handshake custom he assumed on stage.

Overview

  • A short video from an award ceremony shows Jaggi taking an award from Rakul Preet Singh without a handshake or photo pause, prompting online criticism.
  • Jaggi posted an Instagram video saying he observed an older attendee’s extended hand go unacknowledged moments earlier and believed handshakes were not expected.
  • He maintained he did not intend to insult anyone and described his action as simply accepting the award and moving on.
  • Media reports note that Rakul Preet Singh has not issued a public statement in response.
  • Outlets also say the timing of the circulating clip is unverified, as reactions continue and Jaggi’s profile as a fitness influencer with over 400,000 followers draws attention.