Vidya Balan
Hindi cinema used to operate in an alternative reality: Shabana Azmi
Indian veteran actress Shabana Azmi has recently captivated the audience during a masterclass moderated by actress Vidya Balan at the 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The two icons shared insights on their journeys, the challenges of acting across different mediums, and their thoughts on the evolution of Hindi cinema.
22 October 2024, 13:07 PM
Diljit Dosanjh and Pitbull join forces for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ title track
India’s Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh, American hip-hop artist Pitbull, and pop icon Neeraj Shridhar are joining forces for the title song of the forthcoming horror-comedy “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”.
16 October 2024, 05:09 AM
‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan returns with Vidya Balan’s Manjulika
The long-awaited trailer for “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” has finally dropped, and it has got fans buzzing with excitement. This latest chapter in the hit horror-comedy franchise is set to bring a fresh mix of thrills, chills, and laughs, just in time for Diwali.
9 October 2024, 10:46 AM
Why ‘Kahaani’ remains an enduring classic
When “Kahaani”, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, was released in 2012, it created a significant impact. Both critically and commercially successful, the film was lauded for its women-centric theme and realistic approach to filmmaking. Over a decade later, it still stands as a compelling watch.
12 July 2024, 11:44 AM
‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’: Vidya Balan announces grand return of Manjulika in style
Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan took to Instagram on Monday to reveal that the highly anticipated third instalment of this beloved franchise is officially in the making.
13 February 2024, 05:17 AM
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”."
9 July 2023, 13:24 PM
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."
2 July 2023, 11:31 AM
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.
29 June 2023, 04:57 AM
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.
22 June 2023, 11:36 AM
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”.
21 June 2023, 15:03 PM
Shakib Khan and Kajol in a Bangladeshi film?
Eminent actress Shabana is thinking of pairing Shakib Khan with Bollywood's Kajol.
9 January 2023, 12:24 PM
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
8 November 2017, 18:00 PM
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.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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.
6 May 2016, 18:00 PM
VIDYA BALAN STARTS FILMING “KAHAANI 2”
Vidya Balan has started shooting for “Kahaani 2”, the sequel to her 2012 film.
30 March 2016, 18:00 PM
Heroines don't need to hide their age now: Vidya Balan
Age has always been a sensitive point for Bollywood heroines with most of them not being comfortable revealing their age publicly, but actor Vidya Balan says that this is changing slowly in the industry.
5 November 2015, 18:00 PM
I am a proud 36-year-old: Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan feels that the reason women are wary of revealing their age is because of the pressure to look young in a "youth obsessed society".
8 September 2015, 16:07 PM
Vidya Balan set to play Indira Gandhi?
If this bit of news stands true, then actress Vidya Balan might get back her lost number one spot in the film industry.
3 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Vidya Balan reunites with Emraan Hashmi
Vidya Balan will be reuniting with Emraan Hashmi in Mohit Suri' nex film “Humari Adhuri Kahani”. The film also stars Rajkummar Rao in a pivotal role
13 February 2015, 18:12 PM