How Sri Lankan Bollywood beauty Jacqueline Fernandez became one of India’s most-bankable actresses – despite being slated by the critics
As the former Miss Universe Sri Lanka turns 35, we trace the career of the divisive screen star of Race 3, Drive and Kick – opposite Salman Khan
Sri Lankan actress Jacqueline Fernandez hopscotched around the globe before landing in Film City, Mumbai, where she has found success and ever-escalating popularity.
Fernandez has never been a contender for any serious acting awards and critics have repeatedly gone after her, relishing opportunities to criticise her performances in dozens of films. She hasn’t lost any sleep over it as she remains one of the most popular actresses in Bollywood with no signs of slowing down. Despite bad reviews, she’s laughed all the way to the bank with smash hit songs and dances, a beauty pageant crown, and box office and commercial successes galore.