Jacqueline Fernandez, a former Miss Sri Lanka, is one of Bollywood’s hottest stars. Growing up in Bahrain, the daughter of a Sri Lankan father and Malaysian mother, was exposed to Indian films but never dreamed she would acting in them.

Lensed by Tarun Vishwa for Harper’s Bazaar India’s May issue, Jacqueline expresses a strong sense of independence and self-confidence reflected in her style choices. “I have always enjoyed what I have worn. You cannot be living and dressing for other people. Celebrities especially end up dressing to impress.”

Jacqueline Fernandez is every ounce the warrior goddess, on location in Africa for ‘Charting Her Course’.