Jacqueline Fernandez: 20 Ways Of Being For 20

Regardless of what may be happening around her, the cheerful Sri Lankan beauty stands tall, unfazed by tectonic shifts that rocked the economy, the environment, the world of entertainment. As an influencer, her domain is global now, as huda kattan recently announced a new launch named after her. In this candid chat with hello! She shares 20 dreams and desires for 2020 for her fans, herself and the world

- Sangeeta Wadhwani

Pop go the camera flashes, and in beguiling synchronicity, the HELLO! team sees a dance of glamour by Jacqueline Fernandez – one of Asia’s more accomplished beauties, who has definitely earned her stars as an influencer and entertainer. The mood around her is balmy; the dance near-auto pilot, as glamazons go: Hair tosses, chin ups and downs, arms framing her face, hips swaying, and those sunny – should we say 100 degree Celsius – smiles.

We are on board the AB Celestial floatel, floating gently while anchored – a philosophical stance that works well when you are a celebrated persona. One needs to be rooted in today’s mantras and yet look like a character from a fairy tale. So it comes as little surprise when we finally settle down to chat with Jacqueline, and discover that “self-reliance” is her go-to mantra. There is no stardust in those beautiful eyes; if they shine, it’s because she stands tall on a pedestal all beautiful and ambitious women can concoct in their prime. The smart ones know that such pedestals come with a timeline, and Jacqueline Fernandez clearly has no illusions about this. “I am a positive person, always saying “never say never”, but I think all women need to be self-reliant, independent, ready for anything that may happen in future, financially, emotionally, physically.”