Not Even Mumbai Rains Can Hold Back Vidya Balan's Work Spirit
Vidya Balan's dedication to her craft was on full display as she braved heavy rains to attend an event in Mumbai on Tuesday. Unfazed by the downpour, the actress arrived on time, showcasing her professionalism and positive attitude towards work.
Videos and photos from the event are now making the rounds online. In one viral clip, Vidya is seen walking with her team, holding her bag, as the paparazzi guide her towards the designated spot for photos and interviews. Despite the weather, she reached the mark with a smile and warmly interacted with the photographers.
The actress looked effortlessly elegant in a crisp white shirt paired with a long black skirt, cinched at the waist with a stylish brown belt. She completed the ensemble with silver earrings and a neat bun.
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Recently, during an interview with Rodrigo Canelas on his YouTube channel Something Bigger, Vidya recalled the time when she was once labelled 'jinxed" after her debut film Chakram, with Mohanlal, was shelved.
'After a successful film shoot, I was sent back to Bombay after 15 days. They claimed Mohanlal sir had some date issues, so we'd take a break and return next month. The director and the actor were having issues, so we weren't filming for most of the days, so I assumed this was how things were supposed to be. So I returned to Bombay," said Vidya.
During this time, the actress had signed 8-9 other projects, but things took an ugly turn when Chakram got shelved. 'After it was shelved, I lost all of the 8, 9 films I was given. They believed the actor and director had produced eight successful films together and were working on their ninth. So they said maybe it's this girl's energy, and she is jinxed," she shared.
On the work front, Vidya was last seen in the horror comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which was released on Diwali last year. Helmed by Anees Bazmee, the film also featured Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri and Madhuri Dixit Nene in the lead roles.
Backed by Bhushan Kumar, the film was a big hit and even surpassed the lifetime collection of its predecessor, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.
Vidya is yet to announce her next project.
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