Tuesday, June 23, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Every Sport Should Be Given Equal Importance: Jacqueline Fernandez

Darpan News Desk IANS, 18 Dec, 2017 12:23 PM
    Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who is the co-owner of Delhi Heroes for the Super Fight League (SFL) -- a mixed martial arts tournament -- says all sports should be given equal importance in the country.
     
    Asked if she feels martial arts needs to be spotlighted in India, Jacqueline told IANS over phone from Mumbai: "I feel all sports should be (spotlighted). Every sport should be given equal importance."
     
    Jacqueline, 32, says the unique part about the second season of the MTV channel's show is that women are a part of the fight league too. 
     
    "What's very unique about this as well is the fact that they have really encouraged the women in the sport. They are a part of every single team and they are just as important as every one else. That for me is like a huge achievement," she added. 
     
    The "Judwaa 2" actress says she is confident about her team this year. 
     
    "Considering the fact that we did very well last year. We played really well. I really have a lot of confidence in the team. We have got some really strong players and our captain Jason Ramesh Solomon is also extremely promising. I am very confident for them this year," she said.
     
    On the acting front, Jacqueline currently has two films in her kitty -- "Race 3" and "Drive". 

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    If One Has To Fear The PM, Then That's Sad: Anurag Kashyap

    If One Has To Fear The PM, Then That's Sad: Anurag Kashyap
    Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who has vehemently opposed "Hindu extremists" for violence on the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" in Jaipur, says he has grown up learning to question those that govern the country.

    If One Has To Fear The PM, Then That's Sad: Anurag Kashyap

    Vidya One Of The Best Actresses In Modern Indian Cinema: Anupam Kher

    Vidya One Of The Best Actresses In Modern Indian Cinema: Anupam Kher
    Veteran actor Anupam Kher lauded critically acclaimed actress Vidya Balan and said that she is one of the best actresses in modern Indian cinema.

    Vidya One Of The Best Actresses In Modern Indian Cinema: Anupam Kher

    Shahid Kapoor bonded with commando while shooting for 'Rangoon'

    Shahid Kapoor bonded with commando while shooting for 'Rangoon'
    Actor Shahid Kapoor, who shot portions of his upcoming film "Rangoon" in Pasighat, bonded with a commando stationed in Arunachal Pradesh while shooting for the film.

    Shahid Kapoor bonded with commando while shooting for 'Rangoon'

    Rishi Kapoor Advises Bhansali To Sue 'Padmavati' Set Destroyers

    Bhansali was slapped and assaulted by Rajput Karni Sena workers who staged a protest at Jaigarh fort in Jaipur where he was shooting the film.

    Rishi Kapoor Advises Bhansali To Sue 'Padmavati' Set Destroyers

    Indian-American Actor Kal Penn Starts Fund Raiser For Syrian Refugees

    Indian-American actor Kal Penn has started a fund raiser for Syrian refugees after a Twitter user said he doesn't belong in the US.

    Indian-American Actor Kal Penn Starts Fund Raiser For Syrian Refugees

    Kal Penn Starts Fund Raiser For Syrian Refugees

    Indian-American actor Kal Penn has started a fund raiser for Syrian refugees after a Twitter user said he doesn't belong in the US.

    Kal Penn Starts Fund Raiser For Syrian Refugees