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Vidya Balan cried when a Malayalam director told her to change surname
Vidya Balan’s Parineeta co-starring Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt recently clocked 20 years of release. To commemorate the ...
Parineeta director Pradeep Sarkar didn’t talk to Vidya Balan for years, died before they could sort out differences: ‘I called him every day’
Actor Vidya Balan shared the story behind her landing the role in Pradeep Sarkar's Parineeta and how she fell out with him ...
Vidhu Vinod Chopra told Vidya Balan to get a nose job before Parineeta, she was terrified: ‘Tera naak bohot lamba hai, surgery karte hain’
Vidya Balan recalls how she eventually turned to director Pradeep Sarkar for support after Vidhu Vinod Chopra suggested she undergo plastic surgery for her nose.
'Get a surgery done': This big Bollywood director told Vidya Balan to change her nose before debut
Vidya Balan faced a series of career setbacks, including shelved projects and unreleased films. In a recent interview, she ...
Vidya Balan says she felt pressured to act younger, especially during photoshoots, after Parineeta: ‘It got frustrating’
Vidya Balan said photographers would say things like, ‘Let’s make you look younger and sexy,’ during photoshoots when she had ...
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Exclusive: Vidya Balan Talks About Body Positivity: “If You Want to Cast Me, Take Me As I Am”
Vidya Balan’s journey in films started with a dream debut. She recalled how Parineeta changed everything overnight. She said, ...
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Why Was Vidya Balan Scared To Play Amitabh Bachchan's Mother In ‘Paa’: “It Sounded Absurd”
On completing 20 years in Bollywood in August, Vidya Balan recently spoke about her notable roles including playing Amitabh ...
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Vidhu Vinod Chopra asked Vidya Balan to get a face surgery done for Parineeta: ‘Your nose is too long...’
Vidya Balan recently opened up about the time when Vidhu Vinod Chopra asked the actor to get a face surgery done as he felt ...
Vidya Balan gets emotional as Parineeta is set to re-release following its 20th anniversary: 'It’s more than just a film...'
Parineeta, the acclaimed 2005 film starring Vidya Balan, Sanjay Dutt, and Saif Ali Khan, is returning to select theaters on ...
Vidya Balan says she was scared, warned against playing Amitabh Bachchan's mother in Paa: ‘Thought R Balki had lost it’
Vidya Balan recalled how she convinced herself to play Amitabh Bachchan's mother in Paa after everyone warned it would end ...
Vidya Balan Sheds The Saree For A Bold Glam Avatar, Internet Finds "The Best Part About The Picture"
Vidya Balan made heads turn with her amazing transformation for the cover shoot of The Peacock Magazine 's July 2025 edition. On July 14, the magazine revealed the striking new look on Instagram and ...
Vidya Balan on playing Amitabh Bachchan's mother in Paa: 'It sounded absurd...'
Did you know Vidya Balan was scared when she had to portray the role of Amitabh Bachchan's mother? Read inside.