Exclusive: Vidya Balan says 'offered roles I wasn't before' after weight loss
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Exclusive: Vidya Balan says 'offered roles I wasn't before' after weight loss

India Today  

Vidya Balan returned to the big screen with the third instalment of the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise. In an exclusive interview with India Today Digital, Vidya revealed how, after her weight loss, she started receiving offers for roles she hadn't been considered for before. “I came to that point many years ago when actually my body had stopped responding to anything and this was post The Dirty Picture. I know it is there, but I think it is wrong.” She also explained that she learnt to embrace her body’s fluctuations, accepting herself fully and allowing that self-confidence to shine. Vidya revealed, “I stopped encouraging any comments about my body a few years ago.

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Vidya Balan on how ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ paved way for unconventional roles: 'Ishqiya' came after that
2 months ago

Vidya Balan on how ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ paved way for unconventional roles: 'Ishqiya' came after that

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Actor Vidya Balan, who returned to the "Bhool Bhulaiyaa" franchise with the recently released third part, says the success of the first film helped change the perception of her, as filmmakers realised that she could handle more complex and unconventional roles. Vidya Balan on how ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ paved way for unconventional roles: 'Ishqiya' came after that {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Vidya Balan had shortest meeting for 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa': 'Said yes instantly'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Vidya Balan had shortest meeting for 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa': 'Said yes instantly'

India Today  

Vidya Balan, renowned for her portrayal of Manjulika in the 2007 blockbuster 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa,' disclosed that accepting the role was the fastest decision she ever made for a film, without even reading the script. He was shooting an ad with Sunny Deol in Mumbai, so he said, ‘Can you come to the set and meet me?’ I had watched the …

Vidya Balan: scripting her way out of getting typecast in Bollywood
1 year, 10 months ago

Vidya Balan: scripting her way out of getting typecast in Bollywood

The Hindu  

From a traditional family background and being typecast in her early days in the industry, actress Vidya Balan has spent much of her career breaking the mould. In a conversation with journalist Faye D’Souza at a curated evening for invited guests at The Hindu Lit for Life, Ms. Balan traced her journey. As a movie lover herself, she shared that …

Vidya Balan recalls facing trolling, says it felt extremely severe: 'Remember making headlines for the wrong reasons'
2 years, 9 months ago

Vidya Balan recalls facing trolling, says it felt extremely severe: 'Remember making headlines for the wrong reasons'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vidya Balan has opened up about facing trolling and said that it felt 'extremely severe'. A few years ago, she had told Hindustan Times that 'trolls hide behind anonymity' which gives people the power to say things that they can’t say otherwise. In an interview with Times Of India, Vidya spoke about trolling, "It still felt extremely severe. Jalsa, …

Vidya Balan on whether she was offered Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: 'Let's just say I am not in the film'
3 years, 6 months ago

Vidya Balan on whether she was offered Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2: 'Let's just say I am not in the film'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vidya Balan has addressed questions about her involvement with the second part of Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Kartik Aaryan will play the new lead in Bhool Bhulaiyaa while the first part starred Vidya Balan with Akshay Kumar and others. Bhool Bhulaiyaa was great and I think even though they are using the title, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a completely different film. …

Vidya Balan on struggling days: It was three years of rejections and I would go to sleep in tears
5 years, 4 months ago

Vidya Balan on struggling days: It was three years of rejections and I would go to sleep in tears

India Today  

Vidya Balan is one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood right now. Reminiscing her struggling days, Vidya told Mumbai Mirror, "Coming from a non- filmi family I had no idea how to go about becoming an actress, yet I wanted to be one. But the next morning, I was up and smiling, hopeful that something good would happen, and …

Vidya Balan on Bhool Bhulaiyaa: Felt sad I didn't get nominated for my performance
5 years, 9 months ago

Vidya Balan on Bhool Bhulaiyaa: Felt sad I didn't get nominated for my performance

India Today  

Actress Vidya Balan has said she felt sad when she didn't receive a nomination at the award ceremonies for her performance in the 2007 film Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Vidya spoke about it at the announcement of nominations for the first edition of the Critics Choice Film Awards in Mumbai on Tuesday. When asked if she has ever felt sad about not …

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