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 her favourite movie was the Kamal Haasan-starrer Michael Madana Kama Rajan, while her favourite song is Aduthathu Ambujatha Pathela, from Edhir Neechal. After being typecast as the typical girl-next-door in several movies, she got an opportunity to play off-beat characters in movies like Ishqiya and The Dirty Picture, where she portrayed actor Silk Smitha.

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Vidya Balan wants to “de-age” with fun films
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Vidya Balan wants to “de-age” with fun films

The Hindu  

On a blockbuster Friday, Vidya Balan, perhaps the most popular non-Bengali actress in Kolkata, charmed the cineastes at the ongoing Kolkata International Film Festival. Basking in the success of horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyya 3, Vidya Balan told The Hindu, “As I age physically, I want to de-age mentally.” The actor who made a name for herself by essaying a series …

Exclusive: Vidya Balan says 'offered roles I wasn't before' after weight loss
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Producer's Harsh Words Left Vidya Balan Feeling Insecure for 6 Months
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Producer's Harsh Words Left Vidya Balan Feeling Insecure for 6 Months

ABP News  

Vidya Balan recalls a challenging experience on the set of a Tamil film where she was abruptly replaced after just two days of shooting. The producer's response was harsh and unfiltered, leaving her feeling deeply insecure. Despite the incident, she learned the importance of kindness and the impact of words, which she carries with her to this day.

Vidya Balan Recalls Being Rejected in Tamil Film, Says Producer's Comments Were Demeaning
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vidya Balan Recalls Being Rejected in Tamil Film, Says Producer's Comments Were Demeaning

Hindustan Times  

Vidya Balan recounts her experience of being replaced in a Tamil film. She spoke about the hurtful comments of a producer who told her she looked ugly in a mirror for six months. Despite the negative impact, Balan emphasized the importance of kindness and the power of words. She shared her journey in the industry, highlighting her early struggles and …

Vidya Balan's Heartbreaking Journey: From Hurtful Comments to a Comeback in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vidya Balan's Heartbreaking Journey: From Hurtful Comments to a Comeback in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

India Today  

Actor Vidya Balan recounts a heartbreaking experience where a film director told her parents that she didn't look like an actor. The director's words deeply affected Balan, who couldn't look at herself in the mirror for six months. However, after the incident, she learned the importance of being kind to others and returned to the horror-comedy franchise Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.

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 compares Bollywood to South films, makes SURPRISING statement
1 year, 1 month ago

Vidya Balan compares Bollywood to South films, makes SURPRISING statement

India TV News  

From Parineeta to Lage Raho Munna Bhai to Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan has proved her mettle in Bollywood. Vidya Balan comments on Bollywood "They’re made on smaller budgets; they’re medium-sized films, and therefore, there is a certain rigour with which you work. Do we know that anymore," she continued Speaking of her upbringing, Balan further added, "It’s my family, of …

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, 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 Birthday: Parineeta, Dirty Picture to Tumhari Sullu, a look at her finest performances
1 year, 11 months ago

Vidya Balan Birthday: Parineeta, Dirty Picture to Tumhari Sullu, a look at her finest performances

India TV News  

Image Source : file image 1/6 Vidya Balan's birthday special: The actress marked her Bollywood debut with 'Parineeta' and received massive responses for her performance in the film. Image Source : file image 2/6 Parineeta: This romantic musical film, helmed by Pradeep Sarkar, was based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1914 Bengali novel of the same name and starred Vidya Balan, …

Vidya Balan is a literal goddess in Durga Pujo-ready silk saree and traditional jewels: All pics inside
2 years, 2 months ago

Vidya Balan is a literal goddess in Durga Pujo-ready silk saree and traditional jewels: All pics inside

Hindustan Times  

Sarees are your favourite celebrities' go-to silhouette for any festive occasion. Vidya Balan poses in a silk saree and traditional jewels for a photoshoot. Vidya Balan embraces traditions in a Pujo-ready saree On Monday, celebrity stylists Pranay Jaitly and Shounak Amonkar dropped pictures of Vidya Balan from a breathtaking photoshoot. The images showed Vidya posing elegantly amid bright yellow marigold …

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 is our ethnic style icon in ₹18k linen saree and vintage jewels
2 years, 10 months ago

Vidya Balan is our ethnic style icon in ₹18k linen saree and vintage jewels

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vidya Balan is the queen of ethnic fashion, and there is no denying that. Vidya Balan is our favourite ethnic style icon in ₹ 18k linen saree and vintage jewels: Check out pics Recently, the official Instagram page of celebrity stylists Pranay Jaitly and Shounak Amonkar took to Instagram to share pictures of Vidya Balan in a printed linen …

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 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 …

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 …

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