Born on August 11, 1985, in Manama, Bahrain, Jacqueline Fernandez turns 41 today. The Sri Lankan actress and former beauty queen has carved a successful space for herself in Bollywood since making her acting debut with the 2009 Hindi fantasy film Aladin, directed by Sujoy Ghosh. She was discovered during a modeling assignment in India and went on to win the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female for the film.
From Murder 2 and Housefull 2 to Race 2, Kick, Judwaa 2 and Race 3, Jacqueline Fernandez has built a filmography around glamorous, commercial entertainers while also experimenting with different genres. Her pairing with Salman Khan in Kick became particularly popular, with the 2014 action-comedy emerging as a major box-office success.
Jacqueline Fernandez Set To Explore Horror With New Film
Jacqueline Fernandez is now preparing to enter a new territory with her first full-fledged horror film. The yet-to-be-titled project is being produced by Khyati Madaan under Not Out Entertainment and is expected to go on floors around the end of June 2026. A teaser and promotional song have reportedly already been shot, while the cast has been undergoing workshops.
The film will reportedly blend horror, emotion and music, with Jacqueline taking the lead. Two male actors have also reportedly been finalized, although details about the director, title and remaining cast have been kept under wraps. While Jacqueline previously appeared in Bhoot Police, that 2021 film was a horror-comedy, making this upcoming project her first serious, full-fledged horror outing.
Welcome To The Jungle Adds Another Big-Screen Release
Jacqueline was also part of Welcome To The Jungle, the Ahmed Khan-directed ensemble comedy featuring Akshay Kumar and a large cast. The film released theatrically in June 2026, adding another commercial entertainer to her recent filmography.
Kick 2: A Much-Awaited Franchise Return
Kick 2 remains one of the most anticipated projects associated with Jacqueline Fernandez. Salman Khan officially announced the sequel in 2024 and later confirmed in December 2025 that he had started work on it. However, details regarding the returning cast remain unclear, so Jacqueline’s involvement should currently be described as widely anticipated rather than officially confirmed.
At 41, Jacqueline Fernandez continues to keep her career interesting, balancing commercial entertainers with a fresh attempt at a genre she has never fully explored before.
