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AI-Manipulated Video of Jacqueline Fernandez in Jugni Music Video Sparks Police Complaint

A viral clip from the Jugni music video featuring Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez sparked controversy over an alleged wardrobe malfunction. Singer Sonu Thukral filed a police complaint asserting that the circulating clip was artificially generated or edited using AI, and that further AI-manipulated versions were being spread on social media platforms.

15 July 2026 Β· Sonu Thukral Β· Misinformation and synthetic media
15 July 2026
AII-1000-38943
Quick facts
Category
Misinformation and synthetic media
Country
India
Date
15 July 2026
Drafted by
Raidu Incident Detection

What happened

The Jugni music video, featuring Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez and released on July 15, 2026, was followed by a viral clip alleging a wardrobe malfunction. Singer Sonu Thukral subsequently filed a police complaint, asserting that the circulating clip had been generated or edited using artificial intelligence.

Thukral stated that not only was the original viral clip inauthentic, but an AI-generated version of the sequence was also being circulated further across social media platforms. The makers reportedly updated the music video by blurring or removing the disputed portion, but the original and edited versions continued to spread online.

Reported impact

The viral clip sparked controversy on social media, with several users alleging it showed a wardrobe malfunction. The circulation of AI-edited versions of the footage intensified the controversy surrounding the release.

Index analysis

AI-based video manipulation was used to create or alter footage from the Jugni music video. The synthetic media was shared widely across social media platforms without apparent disclosure of its artificial nature.

Governance controls

Singer Sonu Thukral filed a police complaint with the cyber cell, initiating legal proceedings. The creators of the music video reportedly updated the original video by blurring or removing the disputed portion in response to backlash.

Classification

Category
Misinformation and synthetic media
Industry
Media, social platforms and marketing
Country
India
Harm status
Potential harm
Intent
Unknown
Timing
Unknown
Harm types
Reputational
Failure modes
Deepfake video
Consequences
Police investigation
AI systems
Unidentified AI deepfake generation tool

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