Jacqueline Fernandez Quotes

Post 'Kick,' I was flooded with offers. The film has given me a solid fan base even in Dubai and Bahrain.

When I entered Bollywood, I didn't have any advantage over anyone. I didn't know how to act, I was not from the industry, I didn't know the language, and I didn't know how to dance. So, whatever films I was getting, I was just taking them up.

• Up
• Dance

I am really excited about my next films, as I am working with big names like Salman and Ranbir.

I'd love to venture out into some international work. I would like to do some work in Sri Lanka as well.

• Work

The only thing that comes naturally to me is my energy.

• Energy

English is my first language, but when I started shooting for 'Definition of Fear,' I actually had trouble with my lines! It was so weird, because I never have trouble with my lines in Hindi!

• Fear
• English
• Weird

I'm very used to being in India now and to working with actors and directors I'm comfortable with because I know them already.

It took me so much time to build my confidence and say that I can take on more.

• Time
• Confidence

When I first came to India from Sri Lanka, people were surprised to see my toned arms. I had come right after the Miss Universe pageant.

• People
• Universe

I've never raised my hand on anyone in my whole life. I feel it's barbaric.

• Life
• Hand

I feel there's always time for relationship.

• Time
• Relationship

I believe in clean skin and using a good cleanser, toner, and moisturiser.

• Good
• Believe

In terms of my looks in 'Brothers,' it's definitely not a glamourised look. It is very realistic.

I'm concentrating on my career, which is my top priority. The rest will follow eventually.

• Career
• Rest
• Priority

It is important to choose your director and co-stars well.

• Important

Don't be afraid to admit what your dreams are.

I love the fact that Bollywood is getting so much more globalised. Instead of us looking out there, people are looking to India and coming to us!

• People

I know, whoever visits my restaurant, they have loved the food.

• Food

Bollywood is getting bigger and better.

Actresses cannot have any inhibitions while portraying bold characters. It is something that we learn on the first page of the book on acting.

• Book
• Bold

Every time I watch someone's dedication, I get inspired.

• Time
• Inspired
• Dedication

I have a very active team who works with me when it comes to my styling and putting together a look.

• Together
• Team

In 'Brothers,' I am going into a zone that is something that I have not done. It's a very simple and desi character. It's also a character that I think a lot of people would not have expected me to do.

• People
• Done
• Character

I am a director's actress in general - I depend a lot on them.