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.