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When Vidya Balan revealed she was replaced from a dozen of films due to THIS Reason

When Vidya Balan revealed she was replaced from a dozen of films due to THIS Reason

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When Vidya Balan revealed she was replaced from a dozen of films due to THIS Reason Home News and Gossip When Vidya Balan revealed she was replaced from a dozen of films due to THIS Reason Vidya Balan once shared that she was replaced from several movies after a Malayalam movie with a big superstar was shelved. Here is what she said about her difficult times. Vidya Balan is one of the finest actresses in Bollywood. The actress, who made her debut with the 2003 film Bhalo Theko, once shared the struggles she faced in the early days of her career. She once revealed that she was shelved from a dozen films after she was tagged unlucky in the industry. In an interview with The Indian Express, Vidya Balan stated that she was going through a difficult time for three years. The feeling of rejection was so strong that it made her heartbroken. She opened up about how she …

Meet actress who gained 12 kgs for a movie, it turned out to be a box office…, has never worked with Khans, Kangana Ranaut was the first…

Meet actress who gained 12 kgs for a movie, it turned out to be a box office…, has never worked with Khans, Kangana Ranaut was the first…

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She is one of the most successful actresses in Bollywood. In her career spanning two decades, this actress has delivered some remarkable performances. The actress can shoulder an entire movie by herself, without needing any big male co-star to attract an audience to the theatres. Did you know, for one of her biggest career hits, this actress had to gain 12 kgs? Who are we talking about? Keep reading further… Also Read – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 OTT release: When and where to watch Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan and Madhuri Dixit’s horror comedy The actress we are talking about is Vidya Balan. From Parineeta to Kahaani, Vidya has proved that she is one of the most talented actresses in the Hindi film industry. However, in the year 2010, she delivered one of the best films of her career—The Dirty Picture. In the movie, Vidya portrayed late South star Silk Smitha. For her character, Vidya gained at least 12 kgs on screen. The actress looked quite bombshell on screen, making people swoon over her acting prowess. Also …

Meet actor who was labeled ‘jinxed’, body-shamed; later won National Award and now is one of finest in industry

Meet actor who was labeled ‘jinxed’, body-shamed; later won National Award and now is one of finest in industry

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Today, let’s spotlight this National Award-winning actress from a Tamil-Brahmin background. She began her journey in the entertainment industry through television and gradually rose to become one of the leading figures in Indian cinema. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, she persevered and carved her path to success, serving as a true inspiration to many. From Hum Paanch to Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, this actress has had an inspiring journey, and it’s none other than Vidya Balan. At just 16, she made her acting debut in the iconic sitcom Hum Paanch. Balan won a National Award for The Dirty Picture.  After gaining recognition on television, Vidya aspired to transition to films and signed a major Malayalam project opposite Mohanlal. During that time, she also received offers for 7-8 other films. However, when her debut film was shelved, she was also dropped from all her other projects. Producers labeled her “jinxed” and “unlucky,” making her journey to stardom an uphill battle. In an old interview, the actress opened up about her struggles in the South Indian film industry, …

Vidya Balan Birthday: Award-Winning Movies And Upcoming Projects

Vidya Balan Birthday: Award-Winning Movies And Upcoming Projects

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Last Updated:January 01, 2025, 07:30 IST Vidya Balan Birthday Special: With a glorious career spanning decades, Vidya Balan has created a niche for herself in the entertainment industry and gained fame with some of her unconventional portrayals in films. Vidya Balan was most recently seen in Karthik Aryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. (Image: balanvidya/Instagram) Vidya Balan Birthday Special: The acting powerhouse and one of the finest actors in Bollywood, Vidya Balan turned a year older today. The Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 star is celebrating her 46th birthday on Wednesday, January 1, basking in the heartwarming wishes and greetings from her admirers, fans, and friends from across the country. With a glorious career spanning decades, Vidya Balan has created a niche for herself in the entertainment industry and gained fame with some of her unconventional portrayals in films like Kahaani, The Dirty Picture, Ishqiya, and Kahaani. On this special day, let’s take a look at some of Vidya Balan’s award-winning projects from her celebrated filmography. Vidya Balan’s Award-Winning Films Parineeta: Making her much-praised debut in Bollywood, Vidya Balan …

Vidya Balan reacts to current state of big-budget movie with big stars not working in theatres like before

Vidya Balan reacts to current state of big-budget movie with big stars not working in theatres like before

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Vidya Balan was recently seen in the movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. It’s the second time the audience has seen her play Manjulika on-screen and loved her performance. Released on November 1, the Anees Bazee-directed horror comedy also stars Madhuri Dixit, Karthik Aaryan, and Triptii Dimri. The movie has been performing quite well at the box office. The audience is delighted to see Vidya and Madhuri together on screen. Also Read – Exclusive: Vidya Balan and Shah Rukh Khan in a mature love story? Actress reacts Vidya Balan on movies and re-releases BollywoodLife spoke to Vidya Balan about the current state of the film industry. For quite some time, several big-budget movies starring big stars have been struggling to make good numbers at the box office. When asked her thoughts on the same, the actress answered, “We can’t generalise. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has worked; Singham Again has worked. Munjya and Stree 2 have worked. All kinds of films are working. We can’t say that films with big stars are not working. Some films don’t work. Har …

Vidya Balan and Shah Rukh Khan in a mature love story? Actress reacts

Vidya Balan and Shah Rukh Khan in a mature love story? Actress reacts

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Vidya Balan is currently basking in the success of her recently released movie, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. In the Anees Bazmee directorial, she returns as the iconic Manjulika, a character she played in the 2007 movie. The horror comedy also stars Kartik Aaryan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri. BB3 is Vidya’s second release of 2024. The actress also appeared in the film Do Aur Do Pyaar with Pratik Gandhi. Also Read – Exclusive: Vidya Balan on pressure of being in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, expectations and more Vidya on a movie with SRK BollywoodLife spoke to Vidya Balan about her movies, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 success and much more. We asked the actress if she is aware of the fan edits being made of her and Shah Rukh Khan, as many want them the duo to do a mature love story together. The Kahaani actress was quite surprised to know how much fans want them to star in a movie together. But would she love to do a movie with SRK? Also Read – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 box …

Vidya Balan on pressure of being in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, expectations and more

Vidya Balan on pressure of being in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, expectations and more

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Vidya Balan’s second film of 2024, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, released in theatres on November 1, 2024. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the horror comedy also stars Madhuri Dixit, Kartik Aaryan, and Triptii Dimri. When it was announced that Vidya is returning to the franchise as Manjulika, fans couldn’t contain their excitement. The actress was also a part of the first Bhool Bhulaiyaa movie, which also starred Akshay Kumar and Shiney Ahuja. BollywoodLife spoke to Vidya about the third installment and if she was worried about its reception. Also Read – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 box office collection day 2: Kartik Aaryan’s film gets closer to Singham Again? Vidya Balan on Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 In an exclusive interview with BollywoodLife, we asked Vidya Balan how the first movie is loved a lot and not everyone is welcoming to a sequel or the third movie. Did she feel any pressure, considering she was a part of the first movie, about how people would accept it? The Kahaani actress answered, “Which is why I didn’t do Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, because …

10 Best Vidya Balan sarees to bring elegance to your Diwali look

10 Best Vidya Balan sarees to bring elegance to your Diwali look

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Kartik Aaryan is busy promoting his upcoming horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. After Akshay Kumar, the actor took over the horror-comedy franchise in 2022. The sequel was a hit and the expectations from the third installment are quite high. Also this year, Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2 was a blockbuster. So fans are hoping BB does the same. Kartik Aaryan on Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 success In an interview, Kartik Aaryan was asked if he feels the box office pressure after Stree 2’s massive success. The actor said that there is mathematics behind it, regarding who’s working in the film, what was their last film and what’s next. He also said how the release date plays a key role, whether there are many holidays in the run. Kartik believes several calculations come into play that people are looking at and when the things are calculated well, one doesn’t take any pressure. The Freddy actor further said, “In my journey, I’ve never had anything handed to me. I had to make the plate myself; no …

Vidya Balan Shares Her Views On Nepotism In Bollywood: ‘The Industry Belongs to No One’s Father…’

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Vidya Balan opens up about nepotism in Bollywood. Vidya Balan broke her silence on debates surrounding nepotism in India. Vidya Balan is eagerly preparing for the release of her new romantic comedy, Do Aur Do Pyaar. Renowned for her diverse roles, she continues to embrace unique characters. During a conversation with The Indian Express, she discussed the issue of nepotism and its influence on a career in the arts. Vidya spoke candidly about nepotism, stating, “Nepotism or no nepotism, I am here. Kisi ki baap ki industry nahi hai, nahi toh har baap ka beta, har baap ki beti successful hote (The film industry does not belong to anyone’s father, else every star kid would be successful).” She elaborated, “I have been happy doing my own things. There were times when I felt like, ‘Maybe if I had the protection of certain people, people would have been a bit kinder in those phases.’ But in terms of opportunities, I don’t think anybody has been able to deny me my share.” Her upcoming film Do Aur …

Vidya Balan Said Yes To Bhool Bhulaiyaa Without Reading The Script: ‘It Was The Shortest Meeting’

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Vidya Balan agreed to be a part of Bhool Bhulaiyaa without reading the script. Vidya Balan shared that she agreed to do Priyadarshan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa without even reading the script. Vidya Balan, famous for her role as Manjulika in the 2007 hit film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa,’ recently revealed that taking on the character was the quickest decision she had ever made for a movie, without even reading the script. Having seen the original Malayalam movie ‘Manichitrathazhu,’ when director Priyadarshan offered her the role, she immediately agreed. In an interview with PTI, Balan shared, “I remember I went to meet Priyan sir. He was shooting an ad with Sunny Deol in Mumbai, so he said, ‘Can you come to the set and meet me?’ I had watched the original Malayalam film ‘Manichitrathazhu’ as a kid, and I loved Shobana but I was also scared of her, and I’ve not watched the film ever again. But when he offered the film to me, I said, ‘Wow, are you offering me that film?’, and I said yes instantly. There …