Diplomatic to a fault and not one to ruffle feathers, the gorgeous Jacqueline Fernandez has made firm inroads into Bollywood in just seven years, always laughing and flashing her 100-watts smile for the camera. But, in an interview with Farhad J Dadyburjor, the actress says that it is this very positivity that has been the most misunderstood thing about her, whilst also talking about the hardships of her journey in Bollywood as an outsider and her plans for soon opening a restaurant in Mumbai.
It was really 2014’s Kick that shot Jacqueline Fernandez into the stratosphere of mega stardom, and since then the actress has clearly been feeling the pressure of trying to match that kind of success. While last year saw her in three fairly well received performances—Dishoom, Housefull 3, A Flying Jatt, this year holds much promise with Jacqueline making her English language film debut in According to Mathew and starring opposite Sidharth Malhotra in Reloaded and Varun Dhawan in Judwaa 2. We caught up with the Sri Lankan stunner to find out more during her favourite time of the year—spending the Christmas holidays with her family in Colombo…
It seems to be one big happy family reunion for you in Colombo. What are your plans for Christmas and will you be cooking anything traditional like turkey or Christmas cake?
I plan on being with my family. My brother is flying down from Australia and we are all going to spend it in Sri Lanka because the rest of our family is here and it’s always just a lot of fun because there are so many activities and things to do like sailing, beaches and trekking…that’s how we enjoy spending our Christmas. But as long as we are together we can have fun anywhere in the world!
You’ve said that you wanted a pair of solitaire earrings in your Santa stocking. Isn’t that a bit ‘rich’ in these demonetisation times?
So, I had mentioned solitaire earrings in my stockings but I think that was more of just a joke because it’s something that I’ve always wanted to own but I’ve never actually had the guts to do it…so if it came as a present, then it’s all inviting.
Speaking of demonetisation, how inconvenienced were you by it?
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Fawad Khan- The New Age Khan
Women just can’t get enough of him and after his successful turn in Kapoor & Sons, moviegoers are hungering to see more. Fawad Khan is not only the hottest pin-up boy of Bollywood, he’s also the dapper Khan that everyone is talking about. As he gears up for Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, the actor chats with Farhad J Dadyburjor about whether his sex icon image overshadows his acting, how he manages to keep it together with his wife of over ten years and dealing with his stage fright.
Akshay Kumar: I Am A Feminist!!
While he’s undoubtedly wowed us on the big screen with his daredevilry and rakish looks, off-screen too we can’t help but be secretly charmed by Akshay Kumar. For being the couple of picture-perfectness after 15 years of marriage to Twinkle Khanna, bursting with pride whenever he talks about his kids or being vehement about his views on gender equality. In a candid interview with Farhad J Dadyburjor, the superstar talks about what makes him a feminist, about his relationship with his kids and why he doesn’t consider anyone from Bollywood a fitness icon.
Koffee At Kochi
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale has triggered offa tourism renaissance in Kerala. Already famous globally for its ayurveda charms, the biennale has ironically caught the attention of the Indian traveller many of whom are hotfooting there for the spectacular art on display. So if you are a biennale visitor what else should you soak in? Kochi junkie Priti Mahajan leads you from the fort to the backwaters.
Bipasha Basu On The Man She Loves
Bipasha Basu has been living a life straight out of the movies over the last couple of months—a romantic fairytale proposal by Karan Singh Grover on New Year’s Eve in Koh Samui, a beautiful wedding that had most of Bollywood turning up, and a honeymoon in the Maldives. Celebrating her first month of married life, the Bengali beauty tells Farhad J Dadyburjor why she’s the reality check in the relationship and her short-term memory that has helped in moving on from past relationships.
Anupama Chopra: 'Critics And Actors Can Never Be Friends'
Having been a film critic for several publications, Anupama Chopra is now founder and editor of Film Companion, a platform for film lovers. Besides being a Festival Director of MAMI and mother to her two children with Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Taking time out from her busy schedule, she tells Hi! Blitz why critics and actors can never be friends and the one time she held back from being critical because she was just too emotional.
The Body Temple
She’s known for having one of the most sensual figures in the film industry and, at 41, is in the best shape she’s ever been. A strong proponent of organic, healthy eating and staying fit with yoga, Shilpa Shetty Kundra is fast becoming a role model for holistic living. She tells Farhad J Dadyburjor about how she has chosen to age gracefully, and inducting husband Raj and son Viaan into leading a more healthconscious life.
Prerna Arora Dare To Dream
The ambition was always on filmmaking. With that in mind, producer Prerna Arora of KriArj Entertainment is ready with the release of her first film Rustom that stars Akshay Kumar. She tells Hi! Blitz about making her dream come true and about being a fashionista who picks up the choicest of designer wear.
Jacqueline Fernandez On Her Journey To Stardom
Diplomatic to a fault and not one to ruffle feathers, the gorgeous Jacqueline Fernandez has made firm inroads into Bollywood in just seven years, always laughing and flashing her 100-watts smile for the camera. But, in an interview with Farhad J Dadyburjor, the actress says that it is this very positivity that has been the most misunderstood thing about her, whilst also talking about the hardships of her journey in Bollywood as an outsider and her plans for soon opening a restaurant in Mumbai.
Preserving A Legacy
Rukmini Varma was born in 1940 into one of its most ancient royal houses. Titled Her Highness Bharani Tirunal Rukmini Bayi Tampuran, Fourth Princess of Travancore, she is the great great granddaughter of Raja Ravi Varma, a master painter, venerated to this day as the Father of Modern Art in India. Now at the age of 76, Rukmini Varma, after a hiatus of 25 long years, has finally emerged from her shell to join art promoter and gallerist Gitanjali Maini in establishing the Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation.
Heritage Call
Restored and refurbished from the brink of destruction, Ajay Rawla has made The Rajbari Bawali, a 350-year-old heritage mansion, a fitting getaway for all those looking for peace, serenity and luxury in the corridors of history.
