Bhathiya Barukanda
This star, who has been in Bollywood for over 15 years, is the only actress from the industry to own a private island, which she bought for crores back in 2012.
Indian actors are among the most highly-paid celebrities in the country. The top stars routinely make crores for each public appearance and much more for film appearances. No wonder, then, that most of the top stars in Indian cinema lead luxurious lives. Many boast of private jets, swanky bungalows, and fleets of luxury cars. But one Bollywood actress has an enviable possession – a private island. And it’s not one of the usual suspects.
Sri Lankan actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who has been active in Indian entertainment for over two decades, is the only Bollywood actress to own a private island. Jacqueline owns a four-acre island off the southern coast of Sri Lanka. She bought the piece of land in 2012. As per reports, she spent $600K on the purchase (roughly ₹3 crore back then). Reports stated that Jacqueline wanted to build a lavish villa there. However, the actor never confirmed if the villa was for herself or if she would lease the place out for commercial purposes. There is also no clarity on what the actor did with the island after the purchase, except that she is still the proud owner of a private island.
