Hidden secrets of Jacqueline, Deepika, Sonam, Aishwarya Rai and Alia revealed!

Jacqueline Fernandez

When are we not inquisitive to know more about our favourite actresses from Bollywood!? These women are not just impeccable performers onscreen but they are equally outstanding off-screen too. As the world celebrates womanhood this March 8, here are some lesser-known trivia about some of our female-favourites from the industry.

Did you know our favourite Jacqueline Fernandez was actually a news reporter before she started ruling Bollywood? She made her debut in Bollywood with the film Venus opposite Riteish Deshmukh.

We all know Deepika Padukone is a badminton player but did you know that she is also a state-level basketball player? The actress has time and again professed her love for sports.

Deepika Padukone is Sanjay Leela Bhansali's current favourite, but did you know she was the first choice even for Saawariya. However, Sanjay went ahead with Sonam. However, Saawariya, which was Sonam and Ranbir Kapoor's debut film, tanked at the Box-Office.

Besides being super famous in India, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has a large fan following in France. The gorgeous beauty is an international icon and represents Inidan film industry in the West.

Alia Bhatt loves playing handball and is good at it. She is currently shooting for her upcoming films, Brahmastra and Gully Boy.

To know more about the superwomen of Bollywood, tune in to MTV Beats for a day-long celebration of Women's Day with O Womaniya, March 8th, 8 AM onwards.

Also Read: International Women's Day: 5 Women Achievers On What The Day Means To Them

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