Jacqueline Fernandez Takes a Spiritual Break in Varanasi: What She Shared on Social Media

Bollywood star Jacqueline Fernandez recently took a spiritual trip to Varanasi, sharing her experiences on social media. Dressed in traditional attire, she posed for selfies and indulged in local street food. Jacqueline's visit highlights her connection to spirituality, as she was seen with a tilak on her forehead, suggesting a temple visit. Professionally, she is gearing up for her role in the upcoming film 'Welcome to the Jungle', featuring a star-studded cast. Originally set for a late 2025 release, the film is now expected to premiere in June this year. Read on to learn more about her journey and upcoming projects.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 4, 2026, 17:15 IST

Jacqueline's Spiritual Journey in Varanasi

Mumbai: Actress Jacqueline Fernandez recently took a break from her busy schedule to explore the spiritual city of Varanasi. During her visit, she shared moments of her spiritual journey on social media, including a selfie taken in her car. Dressed in a blush-pink salwar kameez and sporting light makeup, she playfully posed with a pout, captioning the image with 'Varanasi' and a white heart emoji.

A chandan tilak on her forehead suggested she visited a temple, although the specific temple remains undisclosed. Varanasi is renowned for its significance among pilgrims, who flock to witness the iconic Ganga aarti and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.

In addition to her spiritual pursuits, Jacqueline indulged in local street food, sharing a photo of herself enjoying Aloo tikki, a popular chaat dish.

On the professional front, Jacqueline is set to appear in the next installment of the beloved Welcome series, titled Welcome to the Jungle. Directed by Ahmed Khan, this comedy features a star-studded cast, including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Jackie Shroff, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, and Disha Patani.

Originally slated for release on December 26, 2025, Welcome to the Jungle is now anticipated to hit theaters in June this year.

Produced by AA Nadiadwala and Star Studio18 in collaboration with Cape of Good Films and Seeta Films, Welcome to the Jungle is a project of Base Industries Group and Seeta Films. The first film in the series, Welcome, debuted in 2007, followed by its sequel, Welcome Back, in 2015.