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 to Bandra in a hot weather. In a new interview with Prabhat Khabar, Vidya said, "In the recent times, I have received calls from them but I politely refused to be part of their films. Vidya also recalled her reaction to one such rejection that she got around 2003-2004 and told the Hindi daily, "I had signed two films with K Balachander at a time when I was being replaced in many films. Having made her acting debut with the popular comedy show Hum Paanch, Vidya has worked in films such as Parineeta, Bhool Bhulaiyya, and Halla Bol.

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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 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, 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 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 …

Jalsa Movie review: Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah deliver terrific performances in this epic thriller
2 years, 9 months ago

Jalsa Movie review: Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah deliver terrific performances in this epic thriller

India Today  

Film titles can be misleading. Here's the trailer of Jalsa: Vidya’s Maya Menon is strong from the outside but weak and vulnerable from the inside. Jalsa doesn’t have too many confrontational scenes featuring the two women, except for the dark climax. Jalsa is a celebration of two powerhouse performers - Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah. Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah’s Amazon …

Jalsa movie review: Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah light up a story of class, happenstance and the human conscience
2 years, 9 months ago

Jalsa movie review: Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah light up a story of class, happenstance and the human conscience

Firstpost  

Language: Hindi Maya Menon is a prominent journalist whose public image revolves around her integrity, in writer-director Suresh Triveni’s Jalsa. Her son Ayush Menon [Surya Kasibhatla> is surrounded by the love of his busy yet caring mother, his stay-at-home grandmother Rukmini [Rohini Hattangady>, their doting domestic help Ruksana Mohammad [Shefali Shah> and a father who, according to Maya’s description of …

Jalsa Review: Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah's Film Leaves a Trail of Unanswered Questions
2 years, 9 months ago

Jalsa Review: Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah's Film Leaves a Trail of Unanswered Questions

News 18  

Jalsa Director: Suresh Triveni Cast: Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah, Rohini Hattangady, Manav Kaul, Surya Kasibhatla, Kashish Rizwan, Mohammad Iqbal Khan A hotshot journalist, her handicapped son, mother, an extremely useful maid and hit-and-run accident have all been poured into a huge cauldron and stirred to make a broth. Sadly, the streaming sites have become a dumping ground for garbage in …

Jalsa movie review: Vidya, Shefali struggle with half-baked characters
2 years, 9 months ago

Jalsa movie review: Vidya, Shefali struggle with half-baked characters

Hindustan Times  

Much gets said and written when a female-fronted project is served to the audiences. And in Suresh Triveni's Jalsa, you get to see two such strong and fiery female characters heading the film. Jalsa movie review: Shefali Shah and Vidya Balan in a still from the movie. Jalsa narrates the story of a celebrated journalist Maya and her cook Ruksana, …

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 …

Jalsa trailer: Vidya helps Shefali in fight for justice but none can be trusted
2 years, 9 months ago

Jalsa trailer: Vidya helps Shefali in fight for justice but none can be trusted

Hindustan Times  

Actors Shefali Shah and Vidya Balan are back with the first trailer of their film Jalsa. If you would give me a chocolate, I won't tell anyone.” It The film also stars Manav Kaul, Rohini Hattangady, Iqbal Khan, Vidhatri Bandi, Srikant Mohan, Shafeen Patel and Surya Kasibhatla in pivotal roles. Talking about the film, Vidya said, “With every film I …

Watch: Trailer of Amazon Original Jalsa, featuring Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah
2 years, 9 months ago

Watch: Trailer of Amazon Original Jalsa, featuring Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah

Firstpost  

Amazon Prime has released the trailer of Jalsa, featuring Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film is produced by T-Series and Abundantia Entertainment The trailer introduces us to the two lead characters – Maya and Rukshana, a world with chaos around them, secrets and lies, truths and deceit and a life-altering incident that ruffles the world around …

Jalsa trailer out! Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah will keep you at the edge of your seats
2 years, 9 months ago

Jalsa trailer out! Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah will keep you at the edge of your seats

India Today  

After leaving us impressed with the Amazon Prime Video series Sherni, Vidya Balan is all set to return with Jalsa, also starring Shefali Shah. Watch trailer JALSA TEASER LEAVES FANS IMPRESSED As a journalist, Vidya’s character gets to work to dig deep into a story, but she is reminded, “Aajkal khabar chupane mein zyada fayda hai.” Sharing Jalsa teaser, the …

Jalsa Trailer Out: Vidya Balan-Shefali Shah's intense drama offers stupefying realities
2 years, 9 months ago

Jalsa Trailer Out: Vidya Balan-Shefali Shah's intense drama offers stupefying realities

India TV News  

Highlights Helmed by Suresh Triveni, Jalsa features Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah in leading roles It will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on March 18 Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah on Wednesday surprised their fans by unveiling the trailer of their upcoming thriller 'Jalsa'. "Jalsa" marks Balan's third project with Prime Video after 2020's "Shakuntala Devi" and 2021's "Sherni". Shah …

Jalsa teaser: Vidya and Shefali's Amazon film could give Pataal Lok flashbacks
2 years, 9 months ago

Jalsa teaser: Vidya and Shefali's Amazon film could give Pataal Lok flashbacks

Hindustan Times  

Amazon Prime Video has shared the first teaser for their upcoming film Jalsa. Starring Shefali Shah and Vidya Balan, Jalsa is a thriller directed by Suresh Triveni. #JalsaOnPrime on 18th March, on @primevideoin Teaser out now!” The film marks the seventh collaboration between Prime Video and Abundantia Entertainment, following films like Chhorii, Durgamati, Ram Setu, and the popular Amazon Original …

Jalsa teaser out. Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah's Amazon Prime film promises a thrilling ride
2 years, 9 months ago

Jalsa teaser out. Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah's Amazon Prime film promises a thrilling ride

India Today  

The teaser of Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah’s drama thriller, Jalsa, has been unveiled. VIDYA BALAN, SHEFALI SHAH’S JALSA TEASER OUT NOW In 2021, Vidya Balan was seen in Amazon Prime Video's Sherni. #JalsaOnPrime on 18th March, on @primevideoin Teaser out now!” ABOUT JALSA Jalsa’s ensemble cast features actors like Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah, Manav Kaul, Rohini Hattangadi, Iqbal Khan, …

Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah's Jalsa to release on Amazon Prime Video on March 18
2 years, 9 months ago

Vidya Balan, Shefali Shah's Jalsa to release on Amazon Prime Video on March 18

India Today  

Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah's upcoming film, Jalsa has got a release date now. JALSA TO RELEASE ON MARCH 19 Suresh Triveni has earlier collaborated with Vidya Balan for the critically acclaimed Tumhari Sulu. Jalsa will have a global premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 18 March in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide. Check it out: ABOUT …

Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah start shooting for Jalsa, film to release in 2022
3 years, 4 months ago

Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah start shooting for Jalsa, film to release in 2022

India Today  

Vidya Balan has started shooting for her upcoming film Jalsa. VIDYA BALAN STARTS JALSA SHOOT Earlier, Vidya was seen in Amazon Prime Video's Sherni. Shefali Shah also shared the announcement teaser of the film and wrote, "Elated to announce my new film #Jalsa with the inimitable #SureshTriveni and the one and only @vidya_balan #JalsaBegins Filming." ABOUT JALSA Jalsa will be …

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 …

‘Driven, witty and with the biggest laugh’: Why Vidya Balan is perfect for the role of Shakuntala Devi
4 years, 5 months ago

‘Driven, witty and with the biggest laugh’: Why Vidya Balan is perfect for the role of Shakuntala Devi

The Hindu  

Vidya Balan has a knack to make you feel heard. Impudent yet grounded In 2016, when Devi’s daughter, Anupama Banerji, asked filmmaker Anu Menon who she had in mind to play her mother, Menon instantly named Balan. “Both Shakuntala Devi and Vidya have the ability to listen to their inner voice, go after it unapologetically, own their successes and failures, …

How Vidya Balan's Look In 'Shakuntala Devi' Was Created
4 years, 5 months ago

How Vidya Balan's Look In 'Shakuntala Devi' Was Created

News 18  

Vidya Balan sports five distinct looks to represent the different phases of the life of her titular protagonist in the upcoming film Shakuntala Devi. Mhatre, who took care of the make-up, told IANS that he went through Shakuntala Devi's pictures and tried to match it with Vidya. In the film, based on the life of the late Shakuntala Devi, who …

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