Begum Jaan Preview: Vidya Balan Gears Up For A Fierce Battle
Entertainment | Written by Shruti Shiksha | Thursday April 13, 2017
Vidya Balan's film Begum Jaan hits the screens this Friday. Directed by Srijit Mukherji, Begum Jaan is an adaptation of Bengali film Rajkahini
Vidya Balan Has Only One Criterion For Her Films
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 25, 2016
"Many times it happens that though I like the story and the character I have been asked to play, I do not take that up. As an actress, I tend to contribute to the film. So, I choose a film that I can do justice to," Vidya said
Vidya Balan Diagnosed With Dengue: Reports
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday September 17, 2016
A source close to the actress revealed that she was diagnosed with Dengue on Thursday and has been advised bed rest for the next 10-15 days by her doctor
Vidya Balan Hasn't Been 'Approached' For Film on South Actress Savitri
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 3, 2016
"I haven't approached any actress yet, let alone Vidya Balan. I still haven't finalised the script and only after I lock my script, will I be able to approach anyone with the offer," said Nag Ashwin
The Reason Why Vidya Balan Doesn't Watch Television
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 2, 2016
"I don't watch television (that much) invariably because I don't get the time to follow shows," said Vidya Balan
This is Why Vidya Balan Agreed to do Kamala Das Biopic
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 29, 2016
"Kamala was very progressive, she was very strong. I loved the script (of the film) the minute I read it. I agreed to do this biopic because I want to know her as a person. She is a very unique person and I just want to know her better," Vidya said
Vidya Balan Says, 'Don't Think There Is Need to Resurrect My Career'
Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 11, 2016
"With every film you have hopes. I see hits and flops as part of career. It is not possible to have only hit or flop films. I don't think there is a need to resurrect my career in any way," said Vidya Balan
Will Vidya Balan Work With Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir? She Said...
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 10, 2016
"At one time in life, I wanted just one film release. I would have been happy if I had that one release but I can't believe I have been around for 11 years, done all the films and have worked with the people I have looked up to," said Vidya
Why Vidya Balan Doesn't Want to Work With Husband Siddharth Roy Kapur
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 6, 2016
"I find it amazing when they say couples work together. We discuss a little bit of work but as long as it's not involving the two of us, we are safe. It's just healthier for our marriage not to work together," said Vidya
Atul Kasbekar Wants to Cast Vidya Balan in His Next Film
Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 31, 2016
"We are talking to Sonam for a film but there is time for that project to start. Sonam did a phenomenal job in Neerja and we would want that our next collaboration is of a great standard too. With Ram, I am doing a comedy, whose idea I have written. We have got a writer on board and the work on the first draft has started," said Atul
Even After Marriage, There is 'No Dearth of Work' For Vidya Balan
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday February 23, 2016
"I was judged on the basis of my appearance. I remember the time when I started wearing saris. I was told that young actresses should not wear saris. Also, the media started putting me on trials. Then I realised that across the country there are all kinds of people," said Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan Receives Pride of Kerala Award
Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 14, 2016
Vidya Balan, who made her debut in Bollywood with 2005's Parineeta, also featured in films like Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, The Dirty Picture and Kahaani. Vidya also featured in the television serial Hum Paanch. She is currently busy filming Te3n
The Reasons Why Vidya Balan is 'Excited' About Te3N
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday December 13, 2015
"I am playing a cop in the film. It's a special appearance, but I was excited about doing it because it's a fabulous script. I'll get a chance to shoot again in Kolkata with Mr Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sujoy," said Vidya. Vidya has previously worked with Big B in Paa and Sujoy Ghsoh in Kahaani
Vidya Balan is 'Not Thinking' of Biopics For Now
Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 8, 2015
"There is a change in viewing preferences of audiences in India. Our audience is diverse. There is an appetite for every kind of film. Slowly we are seeing small films in theatres and with festivals like MAMI, things are going to get better. But this won't change overnight," said Vidya
Vidya Balan on Comments About Weight, Possible 'Bond Woman' Role
Entertainment | Beverly Kim White | Tuesday November 3, 2015
Move over Priyanka Chopra, actress Vidya Balan could be next with a Hollywood career as a Bond woman. That is if noted director Ava DuVernay has her way. When asked which Hollywood franchise she would like to direct in the future, Ava said, "I wouldn't say no to a Bond film," and added, "Vidya, you will play my Bond woman"
Begum Jaan Preview: Vidya Balan Gears Up For A Fierce Battle
Entertainment | Written by Shruti Shiksha | Thursday April 13, 2017
Vidya Balan's film Begum Jaan hits the screens this Friday. Directed by Srijit Mukherji, Begum Jaan is an adaptation of Bengali film Rajkahini
Vidya Balan Has Only One Criterion For Her Films
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 25, 2016
"Many times it happens that though I like the story and the character I have been asked to play, I do not take that up. As an actress, I tend to contribute to the film. So, I choose a film that I can do justice to," Vidya said
Vidya Balan Diagnosed With Dengue: Reports
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday September 17, 2016
A source close to the actress revealed that she was diagnosed with Dengue on Thursday and has been advised bed rest for the next 10-15 days by her doctor
Vidya Balan Hasn't Been 'Approached' For Film on South Actress Savitri
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 3, 2016
"I haven't approached any actress yet, let alone Vidya Balan. I still haven't finalised the script and only after I lock my script, will I be able to approach anyone with the offer," said Nag Ashwin
The Reason Why Vidya Balan Doesn't Watch Television
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday August 2, 2016
"I don't watch television (that much) invariably because I don't get the time to follow shows," said Vidya Balan
This is Why Vidya Balan Agreed to do Kamala Das Biopic
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday June 29, 2016
"Kamala was very progressive, she was very strong. I loved the script (of the film) the minute I read it. I agreed to do this biopic because I want to know her as a person. She is a very unique person and I just want to know her better," Vidya said
Vidya Balan Says, 'Don't Think There Is Need to Resurrect My Career'
Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 11, 2016
"With every film you have hopes. I see hits and flops as part of career. It is not possible to have only hit or flop films. I don't think there is a need to resurrect my career in any way," said Vidya Balan
Will Vidya Balan Work With Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir? She Said...
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 10, 2016
"At one time in life, I wanted just one film release. I would have been happy if I had that one release but I can't believe I have been around for 11 years, done all the films and have worked with the people I have looked up to," said Vidya
Why Vidya Balan Doesn't Want to Work With Husband Siddharth Roy Kapur
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 6, 2016
"I find it amazing when they say couples work together. We discuss a little bit of work but as long as it's not involving the two of us, we are safe. It's just healthier for our marriage not to work together," said Vidya
Atul Kasbekar Wants to Cast Vidya Balan in His Next Film
Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 31, 2016
"We are talking to Sonam for a film but there is time for that project to start. Sonam did a phenomenal job in Neerja and we would want that our next collaboration is of a great standard too. With Ram, I am doing a comedy, whose idea I have written. We have got a writer on board and the work on the first draft has started," said Atul
Even After Marriage, There is 'No Dearth of Work' For Vidya Balan
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday February 23, 2016
"I was judged on the basis of my appearance. I remember the time when I started wearing saris. I was told that young actresses should not wear saris. Also, the media started putting me on trials. Then I realised that across the country there are all kinds of people," said Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan Receives Pride of Kerala Award
Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 14, 2016
Vidya Balan, who made her debut in Bollywood with 2005's Parineeta, also featured in films like Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, The Dirty Picture and Kahaani. Vidya also featured in the television serial Hum Paanch. She is currently busy filming Te3n
The Reasons Why Vidya Balan is 'Excited' About Te3N
Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday December 13, 2015
"I am playing a cop in the film. It's a special appearance, but I was excited about doing it because it's a fabulous script. I'll get a chance to shoot again in Kolkata with Mr Bachchan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sujoy," said Vidya. Vidya has previously worked with Big B in Paa and Sujoy Ghsoh in Kahaani
Vidya Balan is 'Not Thinking' of Biopics For Now
Entertainment | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 8, 2015
"There is a change in viewing preferences of audiences in India. Our audience is diverse. There is an appetite for every kind of film. Slowly we are seeing small films in theatres and with festivals like MAMI, things are going to get better. But this won't change overnight," said Vidya
Vidya Balan on Comments About Weight, Possible 'Bond Woman' Role
Entertainment | Beverly Kim White | Tuesday November 3, 2015
Move over Priyanka Chopra, actress Vidya Balan could be next with a Hollywood career as a Bond woman. That is if noted director Ava DuVernay has her way. When asked which Hollywood franchise she would like to direct in the future, Ava said, "I wouldn't say no to a Bond film," and added, "Vidya, you will play my Bond woman"
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