Vidya Balan Recalls Being Rejected in Tamil Film, Says Producer's Comments Were Demeaning
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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 the lessons she learned along the way.

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Vidya Balan on how ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ paved way for unconventional roles: 'Ishqiya' came after that
1 month, 1 week 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 calls 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' her biggest success to date
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vidya Balan calls 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' her biggest success to date

New Indian Express  

The Kartik Aaryan starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has been going steady at the box office. Vidya Balan made a comeback in the franchise after starring in the first film 17 years back. In a conversation with The Indian Express, Vidya Balan opened up about her fear of sharing the dance stage with Madhuri Dixit, what the success of the film …

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's Heartfelt Revisit to 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' Sparks Memories and Emotions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vidya Balan's Heartfelt Revisit to 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' Sparks Memories and Emotions

Hindustan Times  

Vidya Balan reveals that she did not receive any nominations for her role in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, despite being a part of the iconic horror comedy series. Despite the setback, she expressed gratitude for her previous awards and the positive response to the first part of the film. The film is set to release in cinemas this Friday on November …

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 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 sets the internet on fire with Dabboo Ratnani photoshoot; netizens call it 'the dirty picture'
1 year, 9 months ago

Vidya Balan sets the internet on fire with Dabboo Ratnani photoshoot; netizens call it 'the dirty picture'

India TV News  

Vidya Balan seems to have recreated her 'Dirty Picture' with Dabboo Ratnani's latest photoshoot. Vidya Balan is often seen in sarees and ethnic clothes but this time her hot and sizzling looks have left the internet divided. For the unversed, The Dirty Picture was the name of the Vidya Balan film in which her character was based on Silk Smitha, …

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 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 wishes Kahaani 2 did better in theatres, blames demonetisation
2 years, 9 months ago

Vidya Balan wishes Kahaani 2 did better in theatres, blames demonetisation

Hindustan Times  

Vidya Balan feels that her 2016 film Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh, the sequel to the 2012 film Kahaani, could have drawn more viewers to the theatres if it were not for demonetisation. The thriller film, in which Vidya played Durga Rani Singh who is charged with kidnapping and murder of a young girl with paralysis, opened to mixed reviews …

Vidya Balan couldn't look at herself in the mirror for 6 months. Find out why!
2 years, 9 months ago

Vidya Balan couldn't look at herself in the mirror for 6 months. Find out why!

India Today  

With films like The Dirty Picture, Sherni and Kahaani, Vidya Balan has proved that she is one of the finest actresses of Bollywood. In her recent interview, Vidya recalled her struggling days and revealed how a producer made her feel ugly to an extent where she couldn't look at herself in the mirror for 6 months. I COULDN'T GATHER THE …

Vidya Balan recalls the time when a producer made her feel ugly
2 years, 9 months ago

Vidya Balan recalls the time when a producer made her feel ugly

Hindustan Times  

Vidya Balan has said that she was once made to feel so ugly that she did not have the courage to look at herself in the mirror. Vidya, who will be next seen in investigation thriller Jalsa alongside Shefali Shah, also recalled that there was one particular replacement that made her so enraged that she walked straight from Marine Drive …

Kangana Ranaut says she turned down The Dirty Picture: ‘I don’t think I would have done it better than Vidya Balan’
3 years, 7 months ago

Kangana Ranaut says she turned down The Dirty Picture: ‘I don’t think I would have done it better than Vidya Balan’

Hindustan Times  

Did you know that Vidya Balan, who won a National Award for her portrayal of an adult star in The Dirty Picture, was not the first choice for the film? Kangana Ranaut said that she was offered The Dirty Picture. But yes, sometimes I feel that I didn’t see the potential in that film.” Kangana went on to say that …

Vidya Balan recalls parents' first reaction to The Dirty Picture: 'Dad clapped, mom cried'
3 years, 9 months ago

Vidya Balan recalls parents' first reaction to The Dirty Picture: 'Dad clapped, mom cried'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vidya Balan recalled feeling nervous to see how her family would react to her racy role in The Dirty Picture. The Dirty Picture was a critical and commercial success, winning Vidya a National Film Award and grossing over ₹100 crore. "For example, during the screening of The Dirty Picture, I was worried about how they would react and was …

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 …

Vidya Balan says people thought she was ‘mad’ when she signed The Dirty Picture, reveals her parents’ reaction
4 years, 4 months ago

Vidya Balan says people thought she was ‘mad’ when she signed The Dirty Picture, reveals her parents’ reaction

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vidya Balan revealed that when she signed Milan Luthria’s The Dirty Picture, people thought she was ‘mad’ and told her she could not be ‘doing things like these’ as she had a girl-next-door image. You are a girl next door and you can’t be doing things like these.’” When Vidya went to her parents for advice, they asked her …

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