Vidya Balan recalls being ‘stunned’ when an actress critiqued her clothes: ‘What just happened’
3 years, 4 months ago

Vidya Balan recalls being ‘stunned’ when an actress critiqued her clothes: ‘What just happened’

Hindustan Times  

Vidya Balan reminisced about an incident where another female actor advised her on her fashion choices. I wanted to turn around and tell her, ‘First, why don’t you focus on your acting?’” On being asked if Vidya said anything to her in response, she said no. “Jab unhone mujhse yeh kaha, I was so stunned that she had the gall to say something like that to me, because it’s none of her business, that I came out feeling like ‘what just happened’,” she said. “And then I thought to myself, ‘Kapdo ke baare mein baat karna bohot aasaan hai, actor agar ho toh thodi si acting bhi kar lo,’” she added. Meanwhile, Vidya was last seen in Amit Masurkar’s Sherni, in which she played the lead role of a field forest officer named Vidya Vincent.

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Vidya Balan Lives Her 'Cherished Dream', Recreates MS Subbulakshmi's Iconic Looks
3 months, 1 week ago

Vidya Balan Lives Her 'Cherished Dream', Recreates MS Subbulakshmi's Iconic Looks

News 18  

In a special gesture on the occasion of the 108th birth anniversary of MS Subbulakshmi, a titan of the Carnatic school of music, Vidya Balan paid a photographic tribute to the late singer. Honouring her legacy on this special day, Vidya Balan expressed her immense admiration for Subbulakshmi, as she somehow fulfilled the dream of portraying the late singer. “On …

Vidya Balan dubbed 'jinxed' after film with Mohanlal shelved: 'There was witch hunt'
8 months, 1 week ago

Vidya Balan dubbed 'jinxed' after film with Mohanlal shelved: 'There was witch hunt'

India Today  

Actor Vidya Balan recently spoke about being tagged 'unlucky and jinxed' after her first two Malayalam films, one of which was supposed to star superstar Mohanlal, got shelved. It was about a dozen films that I was replaced in," Vidya told The Indian Express as she remembered the early years of her career in the Indian film industry. A few …

Vidya Balan: ‘No matter how successful we women are, we are conditioned not to threaten the men’
1 year, 9 months ago

Vidya Balan: ‘No matter how successful we women are, we are conditioned not to threaten the men’

Firstpost  

Vidya Balan, the pioneering actor known for redefining terms for women in the film industry, says, ”no matter how successful we women are, we are bad at receiving success. “ Balan was speaking at We The Women, the flagship festival curated by award-winning journalist Barkha Dutt, the sixth edition of which was held in Jaipur and live-streamed on digital platform …

Vidya Balan: scripting her way out of getting typecast in Bollywood
1 year, 9 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, draped in ‘inner strength’ and love for Ludhiana and its people
1 year, 11 months ago

Vidya Balan, draped in ‘inner strength’ and love for Ludhiana and its people

Hindustan Times  

Visiting the city after over a decade, actor Vidya Balan captivated the audience — over 300 women entrepreneurs’ members of Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ladies Organisation — during an over an hour-long interaction on Tuesday. While she first came to Ludhiana in 2011 to promote her film, Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan said the city as well as …

Vidya Balan says 'it's better time to be female actor'; Shefali Shah agrees
2 years, 9 months ago

Vidya Balan says 'it's better time to be female actor'; Shefali Shah agrees

Hindustan Times  

Vidya Balan has said that being a female actor in today's time is better than being a male actor. Vidya and Shefali said that while the female actors have been getting a chance to explore diverse characters, the male actors are largely getting unidimensional roles. Vidya told Film Companion, "For the first time, it's a better time to be a …

Vidya Balan looks like a beautiful 'guldasta' in floral print blouse and palazzo: Here's what is costs
2 years, 11 months ago

Vidya Balan looks like a beautiful 'guldasta' in floral print blouse and palazzo: Here's what is costs

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vidya Balan's love for prints and made in India brands reflects in her sartorial choices. Vidya Balan looks like a beautiful 'guldasta' in floral print blouse and palazzo: Here's what is costs Vidya took to Instagram on Wednesday to share several pictures from a recent photoshoot that shows her dressed in a floral printed shirt and palazzo set. Vidya …

Vidya Balan says she ‘looked foolish’ when she tried dressing up like other actresses: ‘I was very uncomfortable’
3 years, 4 months ago

Vidya Balan says she ‘looked foolish’ when she tried dressing up like other actresses: ‘I was very uncomfortable’

Hindustan Times  

Vidya Balan opened up about her distinct aesthetic and said that she did not choose to be different but simply ‘didn’t fit in’. Vidya Balan said that she tried to fit in with the other actresses but could not. I realised I can spend an entire lifetime wanting to be them or I can just be myself and hope that …

Vidya Balan recalls period of rejections in her career: ‘I used to go to sleep crying’
3 years, 5 months ago

Vidya Balan recalls period of rejections in her career: ‘I used to go to sleep crying’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vidya Balan opened up about facing several rejections when she was starting out in the film industry and how she would cry herself to sleep. Vidya Balan was recently seen in Amit Masurkar’s Sherni. I used to feel like maybe I am never going to become an actor.” “But the next morning, I would wake up feeling like… I …

Sherni: Vidya Balan says her character is ‘strong in a way we’re not used to seeing strong women’
3 years, 5 months ago

Sherni: Vidya Balan says her character is ‘strong in a way we’re not used to seeing strong women’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In one of her career’s …

Vidya Balan in monochrome maxi dress and bandhej overcoat goes vocal for local
3 years, 6 months ago

Vidya Balan in monochrome maxi dress and bandhej overcoat goes vocal for local

Hindustan Times  

Vidya Balan, who stars as the lead in Amazon Prime Video’s recent release Sherni, has been making headlines with her back-to-back stunning sartorial choices. Vidya Balan in monochrome maxi dress and bandhej overcoat goes vocal for local Recently, Vidya Balan’s stylists Pranay Jaitly and Shounak Amonkar’s Instagram page, Who Wore What, shared several photos of the actor from a photoshoot. …

‘Sherni’ movie review: Vidya Balan leads Amit Masurkar’s restrained, formidable tale
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Sherni’ movie review: Vidya Balan leads Amit Masurkar’s restrained, formidable tale

The Hindu  

The man vs. animal conflict can be narrated in several ways. The title refers to a man-eating tigress on the prowl and also alludes to the divisional forest officer Vidya Vincent. After the tigress has claimed its first victim, a character comments that during a crisis, they are having to deal with a ‘lady forest officer’. Sherni Cast: Vidya Balan, …

Vidya Balan recalls being asked to work around hero’s dates: ‘Didn’t matter if I had a more prominent role’
3 years, 6 months ago

Vidya Balan recalls being asked to work around hero’s dates: ‘Didn’t matter if I had a more prominent role’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vidya Balan has spoken about experiencing sexism in the film industry, much like her character from Sherni faces. Speaking about facing sexism, Vidya Balan told Hindustan Times, “I think we face sexism all the time, and not just through men, even from women. Not everyone is even aware that they are saying something wrong, most of the time.” Vidya …

'Sherni presents a deeper insight into man versus wild conflict': Vidya Balan on realising director Amit Masurkar’s unique vision
3 years, 6 months ago

'Sherni presents a deeper insight into man versus wild conflict': Vidya Balan on realising director Amit Masurkar’s unique vision

Firstpost  

Vidya Balan has time and again challenged Bollywood stereotypes. The actress plays a forest officer who encounters many adversaries while she is on the trail of a man-eating tigress in Newton director Amit Masurkar’s new film. Balan has played strong characters in many of her previous films but playing Vidya Vincent, a quiet and reticent person was a bit challenging …

Sherni star Vidya Balan: If you tell me I'm too short, fat or bold to be actor, can still find my way
3 years, 6 months ago

Sherni star Vidya Balan: If you tell me I'm too short, fat or bold to be actor, can still find my way

India TV News  

Vidya Balan has time and again challenged Bollywood stereotypes with her roles, living out her characters with power-packed performances. Ever since she made her Bollywood debut with "Parineeta" in 2005, Vidya has wowed the Hindi audience with her work in films such as "Bhool Bhulaiyaa", "No One Killed Jessica", "The Dirty Picture", "Paa", "Kahaani", "Ishqiya", "Mission Mangal", "Tumhari Sulu" and …

Sherni Star Vidya Balan: If You Tell Me I'm Too Short or Fat to Be Actor, Can Still Find My Way
3 years, 6 months ago

Sherni Star Vidya Balan: If You Tell Me I'm Too Short or Fat to Be Actor, Can Still Find My Way

News 18  

Vidya Balan has time and again challenged Bollywood stereotypes with her roles, living out her characters with power-packed performances. “I did not set out to break stereotypes but I think through my experiences in life, especially as an actor, I have realised I am not going to let anything come in the way of me being an actor,” said Vidya, …

Vidya Balan met forest officers to prepare for her role in Sherni. Read full story
3 years, 6 months ago

Vidya Balan met forest officers to prepare for her role in Sherni. Read full story

India Today  

Vidya Balan is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Sherni. Directed by Amit Masurkar and produced by T-Series and Abundantia Entertainment, Sherni stars Vidya Balan as a forest officer. VIDYA BALAN REVEALS HOW SHE PREPARED FOR HER ROLE IN SHERNI The storyline of Sherni follows the journey of a female forest officer navigating through her marriage with …

Vidya Balan on playing a forest officer in Amit Masurkar’s Hindi film ‘Sherni’, which will première on Amazon Prime Video
3 years, 6 months ago

Vidya Balan on playing a forest officer in Amit Masurkar’s Hindi film ‘Sherni’, which will première on Amazon Prime Video

The Hindu  

Stories mirroring the man Vs. animal conflict aren’t new to Indian cinema. Director Amit Masurkar’s Hindi film Sherni looks at this story through the eyes of its protagonist, portrayed by Vidya Balan. Ahead of the film’s première on Amazon Prime Video on June 18, Vidya discusses what it meant to play a female forest officer making sense of the conflict …

Sherni trailer: Fans pin Oscar hopes on Vidya Balan's film on a lioness of a woman and men who doubt her
3 years, 6 months ago

Sherni trailer: Fans pin Oscar hopes on Vidya Balan's film on a lioness of a woman and men who doubt her

Hindustan Times  

The trailer for Amazon Prime Video's upcoming film Sherni is out and fans are already hoping for big things for it. Vidya Balan plays a forest officer in Sherni. Vidya Balan plays a mid-level forest officer who despite obstacles and pressures, works with her team and local allies to preserve a balance in the environment. I hope that releasing Sherni …

Sherni teaser: Vidya Balan as forest officer finds her way into the wild, leaving fans intrigued and excited
3 years, 6 months ago

Sherni teaser: Vidya Balan as forest officer finds her way into the wild, leaving fans intrigued and excited

India TV News  

Vidya Balan starrer 'Sherni' has been in the news since the first look was unveiled. Featuring Vidya in the lead as a forest officer, the film's teaser showcases life in the wilderness. As the teaser begins, we can see Vidya dressed in the uniform of a forest officer in the middle of a dense forest. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan …

Vidya Balan to Play Righteous Forest Officer in Upcoming Movie Sherni
3 years, 7 months ago

Vidya Balan to Play Righteous Forest Officer in Upcoming Movie Sherni

News 18  

After playing a mathematical genius in her last movie Shakuntala Devi,Vidya Balan will soon be returning to enthral her audience in the upcoming movie Sherni. The movie will be released on Amazon Prime and will show Vidya playing the role of a forest officer. The movie will show Vidya as a righteous forest department officer trying to strike the balance …

Vidya Balan Recalls Her Struggling Days: 'Look at Her, Does She Look Like a Heroine?'
4 years, 3 months ago

Vidya Balan Recalls Her Struggling Days: 'Look at Her, Does She Look Like a Heroine?'

News 18  

Vidya Balan’s journey in Bollywood has been a roller-coaster ride. Today, she is one of the most successful actresses in B-town but once she was told that she doesn’t look like a heroine. In an interview, Vidya recalled her struggling days and revealed that once a Tamil film producer had said ‘just look at her, does she look like a …

Fashion Friday: How Vidya Balan made the saree sexy for Millennial Bollywood
4 years, 5 months ago

Fashion Friday: How Vidya Balan made the saree sexy for Millennial Bollywood

India Today  

When one thinks of Vidya Balan, the image that comes to mind is that of an effervescent actor who made a name for herself in the industry. Vidya Balan wears the graceful saree like a second skin Photo: Instagram However, Vidya’s fashion journey in the industry wasn't always a bed of roses. Vidya Balan embraced her style and her fashion …

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