Keeping It Real

She can captivate your attention with just her eyes, but there’s more to her personality than her flawless beauty.

- Mrinalini Singh

Jacqueline Fernandez exudes a fresh sensuality that is both appealing and enchanting. From her journey as Miss Universe Sri Lanka in 2006 to entering Bollywood soon after, she has come a long way. The actor gives us a peek into her life and spills the beans about her fitness and investments in a freewheeling interview. Edited excerpts.

You’re a master of the split, and your Instagram is a testament to that. What we want to know is, how do you prepare your body from within for such high-level stretching and workout routines?

I started my journey with yoga 10 years back, but left it in mid way and got into new fads like pilates, and other workout forms. However, around six months back I started yoga again as I wanted to do something more holistic. It should never be about building muscles or losing weight, but digging deep inside and understanding the body and what it can do. So, yoga has helped me achieve my flexibility and it reduces stress and negativity.

How do you stay fit when you’re travelling or are busy with shoot schedules?

I always try to eat healthy while I am travelling, stick to my workout regime and also do yoga. Having said that, I even have a cheat meal once a week. If I am travelling to a country that I haven’t visited before and know that I won’t be coming back anytime soon, I do make an exception and have a cheat meal with a dish I really relish.