In 2021, news about Jacqueliene Fernandez dating alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar went viral. While she denied it, he confirmed the relationship and flaunted the extravagant gifts he adorned her with. After his arrest in 2021, he sent her a love letter on her birthday. As per industry insiders, a leading streamer has taken an interest in the subject and is planning a docu-series on Chandrashekhar. A source informs, “The makers want to go to the alleged lottery scam origins to the jaw-dropping luxury gift extortion that made headlines.”

According to sources, an OTT giant has already reached out to Fernandez as they find her “insights are critical.” “She is the only star who can speak firsthand about what really went down. Her candour could make or break the storytelling.”

The actor, for her part, is said to be “weighing the opportunity,” with close friends reporting she’s “careful about how her narrative will be framed.” Behind the scenes, development is reportedly being spearheaded by a sharp research team.

“They are mapping out a narrative that’s part psychological thriller and part a societal case study. Their plan is to juxtapose Sukesh’s courtroom drama with his alleged methods like wiretapping, high-end bribes, and shadowy real estate deals.”

The makers are targeting a year-end writers’ room to nail down the structure and go on floors by mid-2026. Of course, legal teams are monitoring every step. “They are navigating complex clearances. Given the ongoing court cases, their approach must be airtight,” the source added. 

As per reports, Jacqueliene Fernandez received several luxury gifts from Sukesh Chandrashekhar, some of which she confessed to ED officials during investigations:

- A tulip and lily garden in Bali

- A private jet worth Rs 112 crore

- A Mini Cooper

- A horse for Rs 52 lakh

- Three Persian cats

- A yacht

Dance numbers are a rare feature in the OTT world that thrives on taut storytelling. Recently, however, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali changed the language of web shows as he showcased larger-than-life songs in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Now, Jacqueline Fernandez will bring a vibrant track to the screen with her maiden web series, GOAT. Sources tell us that the actor recently filmed it with 200 background dancers, making it arguably the biggest dance number in Indian digital entertainment.

The thriller, helmed by Abhishek Sharma, is led by Neil Nitin Mukesh and Siddharth Nigam. A source reveals, “Jacqueliene’s song was shot over Wednesday and Thursday at Shiloh Bar in Andheri. She trained with choreographer Ruel Varindani for two weeks before facing the camera. For the number, Ruel has blended different dance genres, including contemporary and hip-hop. The location, where a grand set-up was built, was cordoned off from the public to ensure a smooth shoot.”

It’s not common for OTT shows to include dance numbers, but we hear it is of significance in the Jio Cinema series. The source adds, “It serves as a turning point in the story, bringing the central characters’ journeys at an interesting juncture.”

Having done OTT films such as Drive (2019) and Mrs Serial Killer (2020), actor Jacqueliene Fernandez is set to mark her web series debut with the show G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time). We have exclusively learnt that the show, which also marks the OTT debut of actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, will have a musical setting, with Jacqueliene and Neil pitted against each other.

A source says, “Jacqueliene plays a dance mentor, while Neil plays a music mentor to the kids. The show will revolve around their rivalry. It is a musical and will feature an ensemble cast, including actors Siddharth Nigam and Sumedh Mudgalkar.”

The project is currently being shot in Mumbai. It holds a lot of importance for Neil, who hails from a musical background, with his dad Nitin Mukesh and late grandfather, Mukesh, being veteran musicians. The source says, “While Jacqueliene is an amazing dancer, Neil comes from a musical legacy. He plays the piano and this is the first time he is getting to honour his musical heritage on screen. He is quite excited.”

There is no such thing as too many stars. At least for Akshay Kumar and director Ahmed Khan. Last September, the superstar announced Welcome To The Jungle that has a stellar ensemble cast including him, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueliene Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade and many more. While the comedy went on floors last December, the director kicked off the second schedule in Mumbai on Tuesday. 

The ongoing leg is particularly ambitious as it brings together the entire cast at Club Millennium in Juhu. 

A source reveals, “The cast will shoot at various locations over the next two days, including Empire Studio in Andheri. The major work, however, will begin on March 15. The director has lined up an extensive schedule at Royal Palms in Goregaon, where over 20 actors of the principal cast will do their combination scenes. On days that the actors have their individual scenes, is setting up parallel sequences so that nobody’s time is wasted.”

The third instalment in the Welcome franchise is slated for a December release.

A ctor Jacqueliene Fernandez, who is one of the accused in a Rs. 200-crore money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, has been allowed to travel by a Delhi court. On Saturday, special judge Shailender Malik agreed to let the actor travel to San Francisco, USA, to be a part of promotional activities for a Virginia-based company, that invited her between August 7 to 23.

While granting permission to travel abroad, the court rejected the opposition of Enforcement Directorate’s counsel Suraj Rathi, to the travel plea. Rathi also added that these promotional activities could have been done via video conferencing. To this the court said that the American embassy or visa issuing authority will examine the case of the applicant independently, and added that it is for the host company in the USA to decide whether such activities can be undertaken physically or through video conferencing.

However, the court has imposed some conditions along with the allowance to travel, including submission of an FDR worth Rs. 1 crore by the applicant as well as her travel itinerary and details of the place of stay. Advocates Aman Nandrajog, Shakti Singh and Gaurav Arora appeared for the actor, and filed an application seeking permission to travel to engage in professional services for promotion of the company’s client.