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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 ...
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.
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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, ...
'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 ...
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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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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 ...
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 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 ...
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Cover Story: Vidya Balan On 20 Years In Bollywood, Breaking Stereotypes, and Tackling Fitness
Because she's so comfortable, Vidya Balan makes everyone around her also comfortable. Sometimes working with actors can be a ...
Parineeta to re-release in theatres on its 20th anniversary, Vidya Balan calls it an ‘emotional moment’
Produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by the late Pradeep Sarkar, Parineeti marked the acting debut of Vidya Balan in ...
20 Years Of Parineeta: Vidya Balan Wants People To Discover Old-World Love Through Film, Set To Release On THIS Date
The romantic drama Parineeta is set to be re-released in select Indian theatres starting August 29, marking its 20th ...
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.