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Economic Times
2 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Vidya Balan gets candid about awkward on-screen intimacies, recalls actor who didn't brush after eating Chinese: 'Could smell garlic, soy sauce…'
Agencies Vidya Balan recently shared humorous and uncomfortable early career experiences in an interview. She recounted an intimate scene complicated by a co-star's garlic-laden breath and her debut film, Parineeta, where Sanjay Dutt eased her nervousness during their first on-screen kiss. When viewers see passion unfold on screen, little do they realize the strange—and sometimes smelly—realities behind the camera. In a light-hearted yet revealing conversation with Anupama Chopra for The Hollywood Reporter India , Vidya Balan opened up about some of the most personal, humorous, and uncomfortable moments of her journey in cinema. Among the anecdotes that surfaced was a particularly awkward incident early in her career. Without naming names, Vidya recalled shooting an intimate scene with a co-star who, just before their romantic moment, had gorged on Chinese food—and skipped brushing afterward. 'I could smell garlic, soy sauce, everything… and he hadn't brushed,' Vidya quipped, laughing. 'In my head, I was thinking, 'Do you not have a partner?'' Despite the urge, she didn't offer him a mint. 'I was too new, too scared,' she admitted with a smile. Her honesty, delivered with characteristic wit, strikes a chord with many young professionals navigating early career awkwardness, especially in industries like acting where physical proximity is part of the job description. The tone of the interview shifted when Vidya reminisced about shooting her debut film Parineeta —the movie that launched her into the public eye and into hearts. In a particularly emotional moment, she recounted shooting her very first on-screen kiss with none other than Sanjay Dutt. Despite being a seasoned actor, Dutt surprised her with his vulnerability. 'He came up to me and said, 'I'm nervous. How do we do this?' And I thought, he's so seasoned… and he's saying this!' she laughed. But it wasn't nervousness—it was kindness. Dutt's gesture, Vidya explained, was aimed at easing her discomfort as a newcomer. 'He made me feel safe. It put me at ease because I didn't know what I was doing.' What stayed with her most wasn't just the scene, but what happened after. 'He kissed my forehead and said, 'You're doing great.' That's why Sanjay Dutt is Sanjay Dutt.' Marking two decades in cinema, Vidya remains unshaken by the industry's harsh beauty standards. 'I think I am shamelessly optimistic,' she said during the same interview. 'I've had people tell me I need to lose weight. But I've always believed there is nothing wrong with me.' That self-belief, she emphasized, helped her stay grounded through the pressures of stardom. 'I was still playing leads. Those insecurities have never really weighed me down.' Now, for the first time in years, Vidya finds herself in a state of peace. 'I'm not experiencing stress. I'm reading scripts, meeting people… I've locked in two films,' she shared, though remaining tight-lipped about the details.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vidya Balan gets candid about awkward on-screen intimacies, recalls actor who didn't brush after eating Chinese: 'Could smell garlic, soy sauce…'
When viewers see passion unfold on screen, little do they realize the strange—and sometimes smelly—realities behind the camera. In a light-hearted yet revealing conversation with Anupama Chopra for The Hollywood Reporter India , Vidya Balan opened up about some of the most personal, humorous, and uncomfortable moments of her journey in cinema. Among the anecdotes that surfaced was a particularly awkward incident early in her career. Without naming names, Vidya recalled shooting an intimate scene with a co-star who, just before their romantic moment, had gorged on Chinese food—and skipped brushing afterward. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Project Management Data Science Cybersecurity CXO Artificial Intelligence Others Digital Marketing Leadership Data Analytics Management Healthcare Data Science healthcare Operations Management Public Policy Product Management Degree PGDM Technology MCA MBA Design Thinking others Finance Skills you'll gain: Project Planning & Governance Agile Software Development Practices Project Management Tools & Software Techniques Scrum Framework Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Certificate Programme in IT Project Management Starts on Jun 20, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management Project Planning & Risk Analysis Strategic Project/Portfolio Selection Adaptive & Agile Project Management Duration: 6 Months IIT Delhi Certificate Programme in Project Management Starts on May 30, 2024 Get Details 'I could smell garlic, soy sauce, everything… and he hadn't brushed,' Vidya quipped, laughing. 'In my head, I was thinking, 'Do you not have a partner?'' Despite the urge, she didn't offer him a mint. 'I was too new, too scared,' she admitted with a smile. Her honesty, delivered with characteristic wit, strikes a chord with many young professionals navigating early career awkwardness, especially in industries like acting where physical proximity is part of the job description. A First Kiss and Sanjay Dutt's Gentle Grace The tone of the interview shifted when Vidya reminisced about shooting her debut film Parineeta —the movie that launched her into the public eye and into hearts. In a particularly emotional moment, she recounted shooting her very first on-screen kiss with none other than Sanjay Dutt. You Might Also Like: No workout. How Vidya Balan lost lot of weight only through diet Despite being a seasoned actor, Dutt surprised her with his vulnerability. 'He came up to me and said, 'I'm nervous. How do we do this?' And I thought, he's so seasoned… and he's saying this!' she laughed. But it wasn't nervousness—it was kindness. Dutt's gesture, Vidya explained, was aimed at easing her discomfort as a newcomer. 'He made me feel safe. It put me at ease because I didn't know what I was doing.' What stayed with her most wasn't just the scene, but what happened after. 'He kissed my forehead and said, 'You're doing great.' That's why Sanjay Dutt is Sanjay Dutt.' The Vidya Balan Way Marking two decades in cinema, Vidya remains unshaken by the industry's harsh beauty standards. 'I think I am shamelessly optimistic,' she said during the same interview. 'I've had people tell me I need to lose weight. But I've always believed there is nothing wrong with me.' You Might Also Like: How to earn more? Billionaire Harsh Goenka shares actress Vidya Balan's tailor lesson That self-belief, she emphasized, helped her stay grounded through the pressures of stardom. 'I was still playing leads. Those insecurities have never really weighed me down.' Now, for the first time in years, Vidya finds herself in a state of peace. 'I'm not experiencing stress. I'm reading scripts, meeting people… I've locked in two films,' she shared, though remaining tight-lipped about the details.
Pink Villa
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Vidya Balan reveals doing intimate scene with actor who had Chinese food and didn't brush, recalls working with Sanjay Dutt
It is nothing new to hear actors discuss their intimate scenes and reveal that they are nervous while filming them. During a recent interview, Vidya Balan spoke about one such moment when she had to go through an unpleasant experience while shooting an erotic scene with an actor who did not brush after eating Chinese. What she said will leave you stunned. The actress also spoke about how Sanjay Dutt, on the other hand, made her comfortable while she was filming her first kissing scene. Vidya Balan narrates an unhygienic intimate scene experience Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Vidya Balan shared a story about an unhygienic moment she experienced while filming a romantic scene for a movie. Without naming her co-star, the actress quipped that he had just eaten Chinese food and she could smell garlic, soy sauce, and everything. She also went on to add that he had not brushed. Laughing uncontrollably, Vidya revealed, saying in her head, "Do you not have a partner?" The actress then said that she did not offer any mints to her co-star as she was new in the industry and too scared. Vidya Balan recalls filming an intimate scene with Sanjay Dutt Recalling the time when she had to film an intimate scene with Sanjay Dutt in Parineeta, the actor had come to meet her in the morning. Dutt told her that he was too nervous and asked her how they should do it. Tumhari Sulu actress laughed and said, "he's so seasoned, seasoned in every way, and he is telling me this." Revealing why he said this, Vidya explained that he just wanted to make her comfortable, which took the load off her. This was her first intimate scene, and she didn't know how to do it. "You always feel like you're going to expose a part of you, but that puts me at ease." What stayed with Balan was Dutt's gesture after filming the scene. He came to her and assured her that she was doing okay. "He kissed my forehead and left. That's why Sanjay Dutt is Sanjay Dutt." She also laughed and revealed that he smells excellent.
India.com
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This superstar's wife's real name is Dilnawaz Sheikh, changed her name to Sara Khan for item numbers, later converted to Hinduism after marrying… – She is…, husband is…
Sanjay Dutt married Maanayata in February 2008. Today, Maanayata is primarily known as Sanjay Dutt's wife, but it's worth noting that she was an actress before their marriage. The real name of 47-year-old Maanayata Dutt is Dilnawaz Sheikh. She began her career as a model and later transitioned into films. Before making her debut, she changed her name to Sara Khan. She appeared in Kamal Rashid Khan's film Deshdrohi in 2008, a film that came and went unnoticed, ultimately becoming one of the biggest disasters. Interestingly, it was filmmaker Prakash Jha who gave her the name 'Maanayata.' Before her marriage to Sanjay Dutt, she performed an item number in Jha's film Gangaajal. The item song Maanayata Dutt performed in 2003 film Gangaajal was titled 'Alhad Mast Jawani'. Where did Sanjay Dutt and Maanayata Dutt meet? Manyata Dutt's film career was not special. After working in one or two films, Maanayata met Sanjay Dutt at an award function. Sanjay lost his heart to Manyata as soon as he saw her. They both started meeting each other and after a few months of dating, they decided to get married. In February 2008, the couple got married in a private ceremony in Goa. It is said that Maanayata had converted to Hinduism before marriage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) She took a break from films and acting after marriage. After 2 years of marriage, the couple became parents of twins. Their son Shehran and daughter Iqra are now 14 years old. Maanayata is now the CEO of Sanjay Dutt Productions. According to reports, she owns property worth around Rs 85 crore, while her husband Sanjay owns property worth Rs 295 crore.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Son of Sardaar 2: Netizens Miss Sanjay Dutt In Trailer, Actor Says, ‘Would've Been Fun Doing This One'
Sanjay Dutt, missing from Son of Sardaar 2 due to visa issues, sent best wishes to Ajay Devgn, saying it would've been fun doing the film. Sanjay Dutt is one of the most loved characters in Son of Sardaar, and with the prequel of the movie coming up and the actor not being part of the film, the audience is quite disappointed. But replacing Sanjay Dutt was something the makers couldn't avoid because of the actor's visa rejection. Now, as the film is set to hit theatres on August 1, fans are missing Sanju Baba. Meanwhile, Dutt is also regretting not being a part of the film. Today, Sanjay gave a shoutout to the team while revealing how it would've been fun doing this film. Now, with the madness getting grander in Son of Sardaar 2, Sanjay Dutt extended heartfelt wishes for his partner-in-crime, as Jassi moves from Punjab to Scotland, only to land himself trapped amidst not one, but four chaotic women! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) While sharing the Duja Trailer, Sanjay Dutt penned his best wishes to Ajay Devgn on social media, 'All the best Raju for Son of Sardaar 2, it would've been fun doing this one together too @ajaydevgn." Not only does Sanjay Dutt miss doing the film, but netizens are also missing him. As the posters, teaser, and trailers of the movie were dropped, fans started reacting to it. One wrote, 'Sonakshi Sinha and Sanjay Dutt missing." 'Not even close to the first part… Sanjay Dutt is missing," another one wrote. A third user simply said, 'Sanjay Dutt missing." Meanwhile, a fan penned, 'Miss you Sonakshi Sinha aur Sanjay Dutt." More about Son of Sardaar Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film features a powerhouse cast including Ajay Devgn, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Mrunal Thakur, Neeru Bajwa, Chunky Panday, Kubbra Sait, Deepak Dobriyal, Vindu Dara Singh, Roshni Walia, Sharat Saxena, Sahil Mehta, and the late Mukul Dev. Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, a Devgn Films and SOS 2 Limited production, Son of Sardaar 2 is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande. Produced by N. R. Pachisia and Pravin Talreja, and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Son of Sardaar 2 is set to release on August 1, 2025. The movie follows the story of Sardaar Jassi, who has now moved to Scotland and has landed himself in hilarious trouble. First Published: July 22, 2025, 14:03 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
