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NDTV
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
How Vidya Balan Dealt With People Giving Her Weight-Loss Gyaan: "I Put Myself Out There At My Biggest"
Vidya Balan, known for her confidence and unapologetic attitude towards life, has once again inspired fans by sharing her thoughts on body image and self-acceptance. The actress opened up about the criticism she's faced regarding her weight and how she's chosen to ignore the naysayers. Vidya Balan On Not Letting Any Insecurities Weigh Her Down In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Vidya said, "I think I am shamelessly optimistic. I have so much self-belief. I have put myself out there at my biggest and not batted an eyelid. I've had people tell me I should work on myself, that I should shed weight. But I actually believe there is nothing wrong with me." She added, "I think that is a great attitude because it helped me sail through. I was still playing the lead, so I don't think those kinds of insecurities have ever weighed me down," Vidya Balan On Her Tough Relationship With Weight Loss Last year, Vidya Balan lost weight after following a strict "diet". During the promotion of her film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the actress told Galatta India, "You know, all my life, I have struggled to be thin. I have dieted and exercised like crazy, and sometimes, I would lose weight, and it would come back... and then, early this year, I met a nutritional group called Amura (Amura Health) in Chennai. They said, 'It is just inflammation; it is not fat'." Vidya Balan revealed that she followed a diet to "get rid of the inflammation, elimination of inflammation it is called, and it worked beautifully for me and the weight went like that because they eliminated foods that were not suiting me. I have been a vegetarian all my life, (yet) I didn't know palak and dudhi (spinach and bottle gourd) don't suit me. We think all vegetables are good for us, but that is not the case. You have to figure out what's good for you as just because it is good for someone else, it may not be good for you."
Pink Villa
4 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.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Vidya Balan says Rekha is ‘desire incarnate': ‘I think she was made for the celluloid'
Actor Vidya Balan, known for her commanding screen presence and fearless authenticity, recently opened up about watching Umrao Jaan with veteran actor Rekha, describing it as a 'surreal experience'. Vidya also praised Rekha's performance in the film, saying 'she was made for the celluloid.' In an interview with THR India, the actor said, 'I just wanted to rewatch certain films that I saw as an actor, just to see how they have aged and what my perception would be now. Last night I watched Umrao Jaan with Rekha holding my hand, and at some points in the film, I would just stare back at her with shock and think, 'Really?' It was just a surreal experience, because on the other side I had Shabana Azmi, whose mother, Shaukat Kaifi, is also in the film.' ALSO READ | 'Rekha is very sensitive, afraid of getting hurt,' recalls Kabir Bedi, says they didn't socialise much during Khoon Bhari Maang: 'She protects herself' Vidya Balan didn't hold back in expressing her admiration for Rekha and her performance in Umrao Jaan, saying, 'There are so many talented people in that film, like Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Shaikh, and Dina Pathak, but you just can't take your eyes off of Rekha ji. I think she was made for the celluloid; if there is one person who was, it's her. There is no word to describe her, because she is just so above anything you could say. I think she is desire incarnate; that's what she exudes in every frame.' Vidya added that the reason for going back to old films was because she was tired of watching series, which had too much violence, and she just wanted to see something which made her believe that there is still good in the world. Vidya Balan was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 alongside Kartik Aaryan, Madhuri Dixit, and Tripti Dimrii. She will be next seen in Riteish Deshmukh's untitled film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vidya Balan says she's ‘shamelessly optimistic' when people ask her to shed weight: 'There is nothing wrong with me'
Vidya Balan opened up about her deliberate decision not to rush into her next film after completing one. The actress has remained in the limelight through her humorous reels on social media and revealed that she has embraced a stress-free zone in both her personal and professional life. Vidya Balan on Being Told to Lose Weight In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Vidya shared that the absence of constant visibility doesn't evoke fear or insecurity in her. Instead, she's revelling in the rare calm, enjoying her time at home and indulging in fun reels on social media. Vidya Balan recalls how people 'took jibes' at her 'dressing sense' and it 'scared' her: 'She's overweight... she's so badly dressed' 'I think I am shamelessly optimistic. I have so much self-belief. I have put myself out there at my biggest and not batted an eyelid. I've had people tell me I should work on myself, that I should shed weight. But I actually believe there is nothing wrong with me. And I think that is a great attitude because it helped me sail through. I was still playing the lead, so I don't think those kinds of insecurities have ever weighed me down,' she stated. Vidya Is Leading a Stress-Free Life 'The Dirty Picture' actress admitted that she is not feeling any stress and is thoroughly enjoying this phase of her life. She has been listening to scripts and has finalised two films, though she remained tight-lipped about the projects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Vidya Balan's Work Front On the professional front, Vidya was last seen in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', alongside Kartik Aaryan and Madhuri Dixit . The film turned out to be a box-office success, grossing Rs 400 crore. She is next set to appear in 'Raja Shivaji', a historical epic directed by Riteish Deshmukh. Centred around the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the film will also feature Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Genelia D'Souza. It is slated for release on May 1, 2026.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vidya Balan On Taking Break from Acting: ‘I'm Shamelessly Optimistic'
Vidya Balan is on a break, reading scripts, planning two films. Her last film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, was a hit. She will next appear in Raja Shivaji, releasing May 1. Vidya Balan is currently on a break from acting and she's completely at ease with it. In a recent chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor spoke about taking time off and how she doesn't feel insecure about not being in the spotlight. 'For the first time in my life, I am not experiencing stress," Vidya said. 'Knowingly or unknowingly, we go through a lot of stress. I am enjoying this period. I am reading scripts, meeting people, and I have decided on two films. Unfortunately, I am not able to talk about it right now." Even though she's away from the screen, she's confident that she's on the right path. 'I think I am shamelessly optimistic. I have so much self-belief. I have put myself out there at my biggest and not batted an eyelid," she said. 'I've had people tell me I should work on myself, that I should shed weight. But I actually believe there is nothing wrong with me." She added that she never let such comments affect her. 'I was still playing the lead, so I don't think those kinds of insecurities have ever weighed me down." Vidya was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024) alongside Kartik Aaryan and Madhuri Dixit. The film was a massive hit, earning over Rs 400 crore at the box office. Before that, she starred in Do Aur Do Pyaar with Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D'Cruz, and Sendhil Ramamurthy, which also received positive reviews. Up next, Vidya will be seen in Raja Shivaji, a historical drama directed by Riteish Deshmukh. The film, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, also stars Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Genelia D'Souza and will release on May 1 next year. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Vidya confirmed, 'Yes, I just finished shooting for it. It's a film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and I was amazed throughout the process." Reflecting on her experience with Riteish Deshmukh as a director, she added, 'I had previously worked with Riteish as a co-actor in Heyy Babyy (2007), and we've all seen how brilliant his comic timing is. But as a director, he completely surprised me." First Published: July 22, 2025, 20:55 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.
