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Time of India
6 days ago
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- Time of India
THIS actress made her debut with Amitabh Bachchan, worked with Salman Khan; gave multiple flops but owns a private island worth crores
She made her Bollywood debut as a bright-eyed newcomer opposite none other than Amitabh Bachchan . From walking the red carpet to facing a streak of box office flops, her journey has been anything but ordinary. Her name? Jacqueline Fernandez . About Jacqueline Fernandez's career She started off as a model and later became Miss Sri Lanka in 2006. Jacqueline stepped into Bollywood with the film 'Aladin' in 2009, where she starred alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Ritesh Deshmukh. That was her debut, but things didn't go smoothly right away. After that, she faced a tough time with a string of flops. Despite giving it her all, she delivered multiple flops. But Jacqueline didn't give up. She finally got her big break with the 2011 film 'Murder 2', which helped her become a more familiar name in the industry. She went on to do hit films like 'Housefull 2', 'Race 2' and 'Kick' with Salman Khan . Bollywood journey: highs and lows Jacqueline had her fair share of ups and downs in Bollywood. After making her debut with 'Aladin', she faced several box office failures. Some of the films that didn't do well include 'Cirkus', 'Bachchhan Paandey', 'A Gentleman', 'Drive', 'Mrs. Serial Killer' and 'Race 3'. That's six major flops right there. But Jacqueline bounced back with 'Housefull 5', where she starred alongside Akshay Kumar , Abhishek Bachchan and others. According to Sacnilk, the film made a decent impact at the box office and earned Rs 183.3 crore. That's proof that she's still got it! Not just cars and mansions – she owns an island! As reported by , back in 2012, Jacqueline surprised everyone by buying a private island in Sri Lanka. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Filipinos should get this large benefit! Read More Undo by Taboola by Taboola Located along the southern coast of her home country, the island covers four acres. Reports say she paid $600,000 (about Rs 3 crore back then) for it. She bought the island with the idea of building a luxurious villa. However, no one knows for sure if the property was made for her personal holidays or if she planned to use it for business, like renting it out. The villa is believed to be in a very posh area, close to land once owned by former Sri Lankan cricket star Kumar Sangakkara . That's how high-end her choice was!
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This little girl in the photo made her Bollywood debut with Amitabh Bachchan, gave 10 flops in a row, now owns a private island worth Rs…, her name is…
This little girl in the photo made her Bollywood debut with Amitabh Bachchan, gave 10 flops in a row, now owns a private island worth Rs..., her name is... Majority of the Indian film stars have opulent lifestyles, often bragging about their fleet of luxury cars, sprawling bungalows and private jets. Yet, one Bollywood actress stands out with an exceptionally desirable asset- a private island. Who is the only Indian actress to own a private Island? Jacqueline Fernandez, a prominent Indian actress, who has been in the entertainment industry for over two decades, is the only actress to own a private island. Located in the southern coast of Sri Lanka, the island was purchased by her in 2012. According to reports, the actress paid $600K (approximately Rs 3 crore) to purchase the four-acre island. Jacqueline's decision to acquire an island was to build a lavish villa. However, it still remains unclear whether the property was meant for personal use or for commercial purposes, such as renting it out for business. According to reports, her villa is located in the upscale real estate, close to the area that was once owned by former Sri Lankan cricket great Kumar Sangakkara. More about Jacqueline Fernandez Jacqueline Fernandez started her career as a model, and was crowned Miss Sri Lanka in 2006. Although she made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with Aladin alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Ritesh Deshmukh, she got her big break in 2011 with Murder 2. Following that, she became a popular commercial actress, starring in hits like Housefull 2 and Race 2. However, after a string of few box office disappointments, Jacqueline starred in Housefull 5, opposite Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and others. The film grossed over Rs 300 crore, becoming the second highest-grossing film of 2025.
News18
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Not Alia Bhatt Or Priyanka Chopra, But This Bollywood Beauty Owns A Private Island
Last Updated: This celebrity purchased a private island in 2012, making her the only actress in the industry to own one. Among the most paid celebrities in the country are Indian actors. The top celebrities often get crores for each public appearance, and much more for movie roles. Therefore, it is not surprising that the majority of the biggest names in Indian cinema have opulent lifestyles. A lot of them brag about their fleets of luxury cars, private jets, and fancy villas. However, one Bollywood star owns a private island, which is a desirable asset. An actor from Bollywood who has a private island Jacqueline Fernandez, who has been in the Indian entertainment industry for more than 20 years, is the only Bollywood star with a private island. A four-acre island off the southern coast of Sri Lanka is owned by Jacqueline. The land was purchased by her in 2012. According to reports, she paid $600K (approximately Rs 3 crore at the time) for the purchase. Jacqueline wanted to build an opulent mansion there, according to reports. The actor, however, never stated whether the villa was hers or whether she planned to rent it out for business. Beyond the fact that she is still the proud owner of a private island, it is also unclear what the actor did with the island after she bought it. Reportedly, her island is located in a sought-after area of upscale real estate, close to another that was once owned by former Sri Lankan cricket great Kumar Sangakkara, which adds even more intrigue to Jacqueline's purchase. It has been rumoured that she plans to build a villa on the island, turning it into her haven. Jacqueline Fernandez: How She Made It To Bollywood Jacqueline began her career as a model before becoming well-known in Indian cinema. She was also crowned Miss Sri Lanka in 2006. Although she made her Bollywood debut in 2009 in the film Aladin, Murder 2 was her big break in 2011. After that, she became a well-known commercial actor thanks to hits like Housefull 2 and Race 2. However, she saw a string of flops after a lean period. Jacqueline's latest appearance was in Fateh with Sonu Sood, despite a few disappointments with poor releases in recent years. With two high-profile films starring Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5 and Welcome to the Jungle, she is scheduled to make a comeback in 2025. First Published: May 08, 2025, 13:13 IST
