Vidya Balan

Did you know these stars were childhood neighbours?

"There were already murmurs that Shilpa might be joining the movies and stuff like that. And I remember she was so sweet. I'll never forget she taught me how to dribble the ball”."

Why did Vidya Balan beg in front of a five star hotel?

"On one occasion, I was challenged to go to the coffee shop at Oberoi - The Palms and knock on the door, asking for food. They didn't know I was an actor."

Choosing strong yet nuanced characters: an analysis of Vidya Balan’s roles

Mostly known for some of her mass successes such as “Kahaani” and “The Dirty Picture”, Vidya Balan has played a wide range of roles in many films over the years, although way less acknowledged and appreciated due to the lack of commercial spotlight.

Trailer for Vidya Balan starrer ‘Neeyat’ out

Directed by Anu Menon, the film is a murder mystery where the “Jalsa” star will be playing the role of CBI detective Mira Rao.

Vidya Balan dons her detective coat again in ‘Neeyat’

Vidya Balan will be seen playing the role of a detective named Mira Rao, solving a mysterious murder case. Previously, the actor had played the role of a detective in “Kahaani” and “Bobby Jasoos”.

Shakib Khan and Kajol in a Bangladeshi film?

Eminent actress Shabana is thinking of pairing Shakib Khan with Bollywood's Kajol.

Vidya Balan opts out of Meena Kumari biopic

Bollywood star Vidya Balan was in talks to essay the role of legendary Indian actress Meena Kumari in the Tigmanshu Dhulia-directed

Vidya dubbing for “Kahaani 2” despite illness

Vidya Balan will be dubbing for her Sujoy Ghosh directorial “Kahaani 2”, though she is recovering from her illness as the film is scheduled to release next month.

People often think I am Bengali – Vidya Balan

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan says because of her films and the amount of time she spends in Kolkata, people often think she is a Bengali.

July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023

Did you know these stars were childhood neighbours?

"There were already murmurs that Shilpa might be joining the movies and stuff like that. And I remember she was so sweet. I'll never forget she taught me how to dribble the ball”."

July 2, 2023
July 2, 2023

Why did Vidya Balan beg in front of a five star hotel?

"On one occasion, I was challenged to go to the coffee shop at Oberoi - The Palms and knock on the door, asking for food. They didn't know I was an actor."

June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023

Choosing strong yet nuanced characters: an analysis of Vidya Balan’s roles

Mostly known for some of her mass successes such as “Kahaani” and “The Dirty Picture”, Vidya Balan has played a wide range of roles in many films over the years, although way less acknowledged and appreciated due to the lack of commercial spotlight.

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

Trailer for Vidya Balan starrer ‘Neeyat’ out

Directed by Anu Menon, the film is a murder mystery where the “Jalsa” star will be playing the role of CBI detective Mira Rao.

June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023

Vidya Balan dons her detective coat again in ‘Neeyat’

Vidya Balan will be seen playing the role of a detective named Mira Rao, solving a mysterious murder case. Previously, the actor had played the role of a detective in “Kahaani” and “Bobby Jasoos”.

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

Shakib Khan and Kajol in a Bangladeshi film?

Eminent actress Shabana is thinking of pairing Shakib Khan with Bollywood's Kajol.

November 9, 2017
November 9, 2017

Vidya Balan opts out of Meena Kumari biopic

Bollywood star Vidya Balan was in talks to essay the role of legendary Indian actress Meena Kumari in the Tigmanshu Dhulia-directed

October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016

Vidya dubbing for “Kahaani 2” despite illness

Vidya Balan will be dubbing for her Sujoy Ghosh directorial “Kahaani 2”, though she is recovering from her illness as the film is scheduled to release next month.

May 7, 2016
May 7, 2016

People often think I am Bengali – Vidya Balan

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan says because of her films and the amount of time she spends in Kolkata, people often think she is a Bengali.

March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016

VIDYA BALAN STARTS FILMING “KAHAANI 2”

Vidya Balan has started shooting for “Kahaani 2”, the sequel to her 2012 film.