'Get a surgery done': This big Bollywood director told Vidya Balan to change her nose before debut
Before gaining recognition with Parineeta (2005), Vidya Balan faced a series of career setbacks, including shelved projects and unreleased films. In a recent interview, she revealed she was pressured to change her surname and even undergo a nose surgery before her Hindi film debut, suggestions she firmly rejected. Despite industry expectations around appearance and image, Balan stayed true to herself and went on to become one of India's most respected actors.
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