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Pink Villa
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Parineeta Re-Release Date: Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan's movie to arrive in cinemas again in 8K restored version
Vidya Balan made her Bollywood debut with Parineeta, a musical romance released in 2005. The film, which was an adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Bengali novella of the same name, also featured Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt. 20 years after its original release, the makers are bringing the classic to theaters again. Here's when and where you can watch Parineeta. Parineeta to re-release in PVR INOX on August 29 On Wednesday, the official Instagram account of PVR Cinemas announced the re-release of Parineeta. Their post features a poster of the Vidya Balan starrer that reads, 'The color, the music, the beauty, and the world of Parineeta, back on the big screen.' According to the post, Parineeta will be re-released in cinemas on August 29, 2025. It will be a limited one-week theatrical run at PVR Inox and also the first 8K restored classic in India, as per the shared post. 'She was poetry. He was fire. Together, they made magic. Experience Parineeta like never before — India's first 8K restored classic. Only for 1 week! #Parineeta re-releasing at PVR INOX on Aug 29!' the caption read. Vidhu Vinod Chopra calls Parineeta an 'emotion' Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who worked as a producer in Parineeta, expressed his excitement over its re-release. Calling it an 'emotion', Chopra told Filmfare that its magic will deepen in the 8K version. Vidya Balan also described her feelings and called the film's re-release an 'emotional moment for her'. She expressed that every frame holds a piece of her heart, hoping that the new generation will discover old-world love through her movie. More about Parineeta Directed by then-debutante filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, Parineeta was originally released in theaters on June 10, 2005. While Vidya Balan played the role of Lalitha, Saif Ali Khan was cast as Shekhar Rai. Sanjay Dutt essayed the role of Girish Sharma. It also featured actors like Raima Sen, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, and Dia Mirza in supporting roles. Vidya Balan has completed 20 years in Bollywood. After making her debut, she worked in movies like Dirty Picture, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Heyy Babyy, and more.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Vidya Balan on playing Amitabh Bachchan's mother in Paa: 'It sounded absurd...'
Vidya Balan on playing Amitabh Bachchan's mother in Paa: 'It sounded absurd...' In the ever-evolving world of cinema, actors play many roles that are quite diverse from their on-screen personas. While some get into a youthful role, others play the role of an older character. One such example of this is none other than Vidya Balan, who chose to break stereotypes at the peak of their rising career. As Vidya completed two decades in her career of the limelight, she reflected upon her most unconventional and defining choice, playing Amitabh Bachchan's mother in Paa. Back in 2008, when Vidya Balan was offered to play an older woman opposite Big B, a lot of people questioned her decision, thinking that it would further harm her prospects. But for Vidya, the script spoke louder than opinions. Recently, Vidya Balan opened up about this offer and revealed in an interview that when director R. Balki offered her this role, she found it absurd. 'I thought R. Balki had lost it. He said he wanted Abhishek (Bachchan) and me to play Mr Bachchan's parents. It sounded absurd. But then he read me the script of Paa, and something shifted. I kept revisiting it, and the actor in me kept saying, 'Do it.' I was scared, though.' Why Was Vidya Afraid of Playing Amitabh Bachchan's Mother Role? Vidya was skeptical and nervous about taking up this role and shared, 'Everyone warned me that playing an older woman would end my career. But I got a writer and an ad filmmaker friend to read it, and both insisted I do it. That's when I stopped listening to the noise and started listening to myself. I'd already done films that didn't speak to me. Though they worked, I hadn't enjoyed them. I never wanted to feel that disconnect again. This R Balki film featured Amitabh Bachchan as Auro, a child battling progeria, a condition that causes rapid aging. What's even more interesting is that Abhishek Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan had a reversal of roles for this film. Abhishek Bachchan played Auro's father, while Vidya portrayed his mother. The film went on to become a blockbuster and broke many norms and won hearts and awards alike, including the National Awards for Best Actor (Amitabh Bachchan) and Best Hindi Feature Film. Paa wasn't just a blockbuster film, but it was a career-defining moment for Vidya Balan. Vidya Balan was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 with Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and Madhuri Dixit. Vidya is currently keeping her next project under wraps. Meanwhile, her debut film, Parineeta, is set for a special re-release in select cinemas from August 29, giving fans a perfect reason to celebrate her 20 iconic years in cinema.
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Vidya Balan Recalls Parineeta Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra Telling Her To Get A Nose Job: "It's Too Long"
New Delhi: Vidya Balan completed 20 years in the industry this year. While most would look at her career graph replete with diverse choices, the actress had her battles, such as bodyshaming and being questioned about her looks. One of them was when Vidhu Vinod Chopra, her first director for Parineeta, asked her to get a nose job done. What's Happening Vidya Balan recently spoke to Filmfare and revealed how Vidhu Vinod Chopra had called her "nose too long" during Parineeta. The film marked Vidya Balan's big Bollywood debut in 2005. Vidya Balan told Filmfare, "Yes, he actually said, 'Your nose is too long, let's get a surgery done.' I refused. I've never had anything done to my face, just the odd facial. I've always believed in keeping my face the way God made it. During a Malayalam film, they suggested I drop 'Balan' and use my community name, just like Manju Warrier or Samyuktha Varma. I changed it to Vidya Iyer and cried. My parents reminded me I'd always be Vidya Balan." She added, "That film didn't happen anyway. That's when I knew: if something doesn't feel right, it's not meant to be. When Parineeta was coming together, I asked Dada (Pradeep Sarkar) to ensure no one brought up the nose job again. He did, firmly. He said if Vidya works, the film works because Lalita is Parineeta. He was a true artist. Every shot was drawn out on paper. Even in his final ad film, I'm told he still carried his plastic folder with the shot breakdowns." Vidya Balan further elaborated on how Parineeta was a dream debut, and very few people get an opportunity like that. However, people wanted to make her look "younger and sexier" constantly. She added, "I was incredibly lucky to debut like that. Very few get that kind of launch. Hrithik (Roshan) in Kaho Hai is the only other one that comes to mind. Overnight, people knew me. I won Best Debut at Filmfare and got invited to events. Top directors started calling. But at photo shoots, they'd say, 'Let's try something new with you,' and I'd think, 'What have you even seen of me to want something new?' They'd say, 'Let's make you look younger and sexy.' And I was open to experimenting. But after a while, it got frustrating. I wasn't a girl. I was 26 and very much a woman." "It annoyed me, especially during shoots, where I felt pressured to act younger, something I just didn't relate to. I hadn't grown up on film magazines or learnt how to pose. Acting was always my focus. I hadn't even seen International glossies. What thrilled me was being on the set, working with legends like Rajkumar Santoshi, Nikkhil Advani, Mani Ratnam and big names like Sajid Nadiadwala and Akshay Kumar. That's what really mattered to me," concluded the actress. Work Vidya Balan was last seen in Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, alongside Triptii Dimri, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Kartik Aaryan. She was also seen in Do Aur Do Pyaar, with Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D'Cruz, and Sendhil Ramamurthy. In A Nutshell Vidya Balan got candid about how she was once asked by Vidhu Vinod Chopra to get a surgery done to fix her nose. She added that she had refused since she had never got anything done to her face.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vidya Balan Celebrates 20 Years In Bollywood With Jaw-Dropping Gorgeous Photoshoot
Last Updated: Vidya Balan makes heads turn with her latest photoshoot, as her debut film Parineeta is set to re-release in theatres. Vidya Balan's Parineeta is re-releasing in theatres on August 29, following its 20th anniversary earlier this year. The acclaimed actor has treated fans to a stunning photoshoot on Instagram. 1/9 3/9 "She ate and left no crumbs" - Doesn't this statement aptly describe Vidya in this photo? (Credits: Instagram) She further shared, "My first-ever shot on celluloid was with #SoumitraChatterjee, thankfully it was a silent one. What an incredible way to start my film journey." Doesn't Vidya emanate goddess energy here? (Credits: Instagram)
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vidya Balan says she was scared, warned against playing Amitabh Bachchan's mother in Paa: ‘Thought R Balki had lost it'
Bollywood actor Vidya Balan played the role of Amitabh Bachchan's mother in Paa—a decision she was strongly cautioned against. As she completes 20 years in Bollywood this August, Vidya reflected on that moment of uncertainty in an interview with Filmfare and shared how she eventually embraced the role in R Balki's film. Vidya Balan reacalls her reaction when she first got to know R Balki wants her to play Amitabh Bachchan's mother in Paa. Vidya Balan says people warned her against playing Big B's mother in Paa Vidya recalled her initial reaction upon hearing that R Balki wanted her to play Amitabh Bachchan's mother in Paa, "I thought R Balki had lost it. He said he wanted Abhishek (Bachchan) and me to play Mr Bachchan's parents. It sounded absurd. But then he read me the script of Paa, and something shifted. I kept revisiting it, and the actor in me kept saying, 'Do it.' I was scared, though.' She added, 'Everyone warned me that playing an older woman would end my career. But I got a writer and an ad filmmaker friend to read it, and both insisted I do it. That's when I stopped listening to the noise and started listening to myself. I'd already done films that didn't speak to me. Though they worked, I hadn't enjoyed them. I never wanted to feel that disconnect again.' About Paa The 2009 drama, directed by R Balki, features Amitabh Bachchan as Auro, a 12-year-old boy suffering from a rare genetic disorder called progeria, which causes accelerated ageing. In a unique reversal of real-life roles, Abhishek Bachchan plays Auro's father, while Vidya Balan portrays his mother. The film was both critically and commercially acclaimed, earning several awards including the National Film Award for Best Actor (Amitabh Bachchan) and Best Hindi Feature Film. Vidya was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, co-starring Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and Madhuri Dixit. The film was a box office hit, grossing ₹389 crore worldwide. While she has yet to announce her next project, her debut Bollywood film Parineeta will be re-released in select cinemas across India for one week starting August 29.
