The source for the news was a national gay and lesbian magazine, in which the actor had allegedly confessed his true feelings.
The report stated, "In an emotional conversation, he concluded that he is leaving his family and moving abroad as he does not have enough faith in gay rights making headway in India and he might have to face many problems here."
Needless to say, various websites picked up the news and it spread like wildfire all over the internet. However, when BT contacted his wife Ayesha - who was unaware of the story - she rubbished the report as a figment of someone's overactive imagination. "This is the most ridiculous story I've heard. Jackie will be in splits when he hears this! I have many gay friends and I respect their preferences, but Jackie is definitely straight. I can vouch for that!"
Asked whether this was a publicity stunt as he had been approached for a reality show, she said, "Jackie doesn't need to pull a stunt like this! Yes, he was approached for Bigg Boss, but he rejected it despite being offered a huge amount of money."
Meanwhile Jackie, who is shooting for a Kannada film in Mysore, only laughed hysterically over the story and said, "Bhidu, I'm not gay! Kaam dhanda nahin hai logon ko... kalyug jhelo (People have no work... it's the times we live in)!"
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