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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 ...
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Vidya Balan recalls Vidhu Vinod Chopra advised her to get nose job done: ‘I got scared and…’
As Parineeta clocks 20 years, Vidya Balan recalls her initial interactions with Vidhu Vinod Chopra and reveals how the director suggested her nose surgery ...
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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 ...
'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 ...
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 ...
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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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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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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 ...
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Vidya Balan's debut film Parineeta to re-release in theatres after 20 years
Vidya Balan's iconic film 'Parineeta' is set to re-release in theatres. The film's comeback in theatres marks its 20th ...
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 ...