Mika Singh Leaves Comment On Jacqueline Fernandez Picture; Sukesh Chandrashekhar Sends Legal Notice To Singer

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez had shared a photo with Hollywood actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Mika Singh's recent comment on Jacqueline's picture grabbed a lot of attention.

New Delhi: Singer-composer Mika Singh was issued a legal notice from alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar for his comment on actress Jacqueline Fernandez's Instagram photo. The actor had shared a photo with Hollywood actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, who is widely known for his martial arts action blockbusters.

Before the singer deleted it, Mika's recent comment on the picture grabbed a lot of attention. "You are looking so beautiful.., he is much better than #sukesh..," the comment read.

The singer got a notice from Anant Malik, Sukesh's attorney, after the incident.

“Your statement has triggered extensive public discourse about our client's character and personality, subjecting him to a de facto trial by media. This situation is exacerbating his existing distress and poses significant challenges due to relentless media scrutiny,” the notice read.

“Our client is a man of repute and enjoys goodwill in the Indian film industry, various business houses and political circles. He holds goodwill and reputation both nationally and at a global level. You yourself being a member of the Bollywood industry are is very well aware of the struggles one faces to build his/her name in this field. However, your comment has not only tarnished our client's image but has also adversely affected his personal and professional life,” it added. 

According to the notice, the singer's attempt to smear and damage Sukesh's reputation is a desperate one.

“You are, therefore, put to notice that by your derogatory comment, you have committed serious criminal offence of defamation, and are therefore liable to be prosecuted, inter-alia, under the provisions of Sections 499/500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860,” the notice said.

“You (Mika) are further directed to immediately issue an unconditional apology to our client, cease and desist from making any further false, scurrilous, defamatory and disparaging statements, and causing any further harassment to our client,” it added. 

Sukesh Chandrashekhar has been accused of extorting money from businessmen, politicians, and celebrities. According to media reports, the ED also suspects that a large sum of money extorted by Sukesh from a businessman's wife was diverted to Jacqueline Fernandez.