The actress began her career in front of the camera, but not as an actress, but as a TV reporter is Sri Lanka. Later, destiny led to the dazzling lights of the film industry, followed by legal troubles.
The actress is Jacqueline Fernandes. Born in Manama, Bahrain, to Sri Lankan father and a Malaysian mother, her early life was a blend of culture and experiences. (Image: Instagram)
After completing her education in Mass Communication from the University of Sydney, she returned to Sri Lanka, where she worked as a television reporter, anchoring the show Lanka Business Report. (Image: Instagram)
In 2006, she was crowned Miss Universe Sri Lanka, representing her country at the Miss Universe pageant held in Los Angeles. (Image: Instagram)
Her Bollywood career commenced in 2009 with her debut in Sujoy Ghosh’s fantasy drama Aladin, where she starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh. (Image: Instagram)
Though the film did not perform well at the Box Office, her performance gained attention, earning her the Award for Star Debut Of The Year – Female. (Image: Instagram)
Jacqueline’s breakthrough came from the 2011 psychological thriller Murder 2, marking her first major commercial success. (Image: Instagram)
She was also praised for her roles in films like Housefull 2 (2012), Race 2 (2013), and Kick (2014). (Image: Instagram)
Recently, she was allegedly linked to a money laundering case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, worth Rs 200 Crore, who gifted her items worth more than Rs 6 Crore. (Image: Instagram)
The Enforcement Directorate questioned her multiple times as part of the investigation. (Image: Instagram)
The actress was last seen in the multi starrer film, Housefull 5. (Image: Instagram)
