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Vidya Balan on 20 years of 'Parineeta': 'Saif Ali Khan was going through a divorce, we hardly spoke to each other and...'
She added, 'I think maybe that also helped the chemistry in the film. I've said a million times, and I'll say it a million times again, when I say superstar, for me, it means Sanjay Dutt.' read more Vidya Balan has had a topsy turvy career in these nearly two decades. With Parineeta and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, she proved to be a solid and reliable performer that had the charm and the screen presence to pull the characters off. With Heyy Babyy and Kismat Konnection, she went off the rails, only resurrecting herself with the delicious Ishqiya, the rollicking The Dirty Picture, and the gripping Kahaani. In an interview with The Indian Express, as her debut film has completed 20 years, the actress revealed, 'Saif and I didn't have any conversations on that film. We hardly spoke with each other. Also, Saif was going through some personal stuff then (divorce with Amrita Singh) so he was preoccupied between takes. It's not like we struck a friendship.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She added, 'I think maybe that also helped the chemistry in the film. I've said a million times, and I'll say it a million times again, when I say superstar, for me, it means Sanjay Dutt. He's just larger than life. He's just so wonderful, I absolutely love him.' On Ishqiya In an interview with Firstpost last year, Vidya Balan said, 'Ishqiya was the film that made me fall in love with what I was doing all over again. Until Ishqiya, I was playing a certain kind of heroine on screen and suddenly with this film, I got to play a femme fatale, something very different from what I had been doing.' She added, 'I had gone through a low before this because I had received a lot of brickbats for the way I looked in Heyy Babyy and Kismat Konnection and all that and I thought this is not my scene. When Ishqiya happened, I just savored that. I loved working with Abhishek Chaubey and Arshad Warsi and Naseeruddin Shah. It unleashed a new facet of me as an actor.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive! Vidya Balan on 20 years in Hindi cinema: I don't think I was a game-changer, I don't carry that baggage
Vidya Balan The world may hail her as a game-changer, a sherni who roared her way through Bollywood's rulebook — but Vidya Balan doesn't see it that way. Twenty years in Hindi cinema, and she is still dancing to her own rhythm. The actor, who defied norms, wants to be free of those tags and labels – free of that baggage. There's a newfound lightness about her, yet she's just as fiercely passionate about her craft as she was two decades ago. In this deeply personal interview with us, she talks about her inner battles, her evolution shaped by heartbreak and healing – and all the joy that went into it. If you could relive one moment from your 20-year journey in Hindi cinema, which one would it be? The premiere of Parineeta in Amsterdam. I don't remember watching the film, as that memory is a blur. It's like your wedding day ( laughs ). What I remember is standing up on that stage along with the cast and looking at the world. It was a full house. It was something about that moment – this is what I had always wanted. I didn't know if there was a road ahead, but I felt I had reached the summit. That moment has stayed with me. It's like I walked up with my back to the audience, and when I turned to the world, my world had changed. Vidya Balan played a range of characters in films like Kahaani, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, The Dirty Picture, Parineeta and Tumhari Sulu In your early days, how did you deal with stereotypes and industry expectations of how an actress should be? You've never been apologetic about the characters you've played – whether it was flawed, sensual, loud or silent. How did you stay so true to your choices? I don't think I did anything consciously. It's just the way I am made. I am shamelessly accepting of my dreams and aspirations. I don't think anything was stopping me from being a conventional heroine. Also, I never thought of myself as unconventional and different – these were the tags given to me. I wanted to be like all the actresses I had admired over the years. With every opportunity I got, I made the most of it – whether it was Guru with Mani Ratnam , Halla Bol with Rajkumar Santoshi or Salaam-E-Ishq with Nikkhil Advani. I played the lead in these films, but they were all different. That is who I am and that began to find expression. When there is success, you are okay being seen for who you are. There are two films where I feel I didn't do my best – Heyy Baby y and Kismat Konnection . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Wien: Hansaton sucht 250 Testhörer vor 1972 geboren Hansaton Jetzt anmelden Undo People enjoyed those films, but I got a lot of criticism for it. Vidya Balan's first photoshoot with Bombay Times It must have been shattering at that point. Would you say there were many such breaking points in your career, from where you had to rebuild your confidence, renew your spirit and rise again? It happened at various points. After The Dirty Picture and Kahaani , many of my films didn't work and I was going through a persecution complex. I felt everyone was out to get me. I began to assume a certain kind of self-importance thinking everyone was talking about me. Everyone is not talking about you, but you feel that because you are only looking at yourself. I thought, why is my dressing such a problem? Today, when I look back, yes, it was a huge problem, as I was not doing anything that I liked doing. I am so grateful for that period, those films, the criticism, the nasty things that people said and the humiliating experiences – it made me realise what is the kind of work I want to do. Who am I really? I slowly started embracing myself. It was tough and it came with a lot of heartbreak. I feel my father has given me a certain fearlessness to be myself and my mom has given me faith and that has taken me a long way. When did the feeling of being comfortable with who you are — your work, your body — finally come in? After The Dirty Picture, I was going through some health issues and the weight kept going up. I had also got married, so people thought that I was taking it easy. Every few months, there'd be a rumour that I was pregnant. I wanted to be invisible in those days, and that is a horrible place to be in. I was at my lowest professionally and personally because of the way I was viewing myself. I've been with a healer for the past 14 years, and that has been a huge help. It is a lifelong process. I feel now everyone goes through it and a lot more. At that point, I felt that I was being singled out and judged for everything. Today, I am more in touch with who I am. If you met the Vidya of 2005 today, the Vidya who was on the cusp of becoming a star, what would you tell her? I would say don't try too hard. I've spent a lot of time trying too hard. Be yourself and go with the flow. Don't think of where, what, when and how it will happen. It will all happen. Deep down, even I knew that, yet I needed life to teach me that through my journey. Siddharth Roy Kapur and Vidya Balan on their wedding day In 2012, when your career was soaring, you married Siddharth (Roy Kapur) — despite having once said that marriage wasn't really on the cards. Thirteen years in, has the experience changed your perspective? Yes, I didn't want to get married at all. Even today I don't think partnerships are easy and I don't think marriage is easy. But the fact that we both are from the industry is a blessing, because if anyone can understand our work and life, it is people from the same business. Now I've come to understand that marriage is always work in progress, it's learning, unlearning, relearning and growing together. Siddharth and I never give each other advice, but we are fully supportive of each other and respect how passionate we are about what we do. I feel blessed to have a partner who lets me be. He is my anchor. Your perspective on marriage has changed, but what were the beliefs or fears that made you resist it initially? Earlier, I could never see myself getting married because I felt marriage was about domestication. I often wondered who my mother would have been if she hadn't been married. I don't know if she wondered that though. I always felt ki mujhe shaadi nahin karni hai. Also, I have always wanted to be better than the boys, so a long partnership with a boy seemed impossible. Come to think of it, maybe I never competed with the girls because I always thought the boys were my real competition. At the gym, I would lift heavier weights than the boys. We are two sisters, and I do think that my mom subconsciously wanted a boy, as she already had a girl. In our extended family, there were mostly girls, so the ones with boys were given that much more importance. These are very subconscious things, and I picked up on all those cues and I thought I will be better than the boys. Maybe that explains my career, too, in a way… don't you think? Perhaps, a lot of my hormonal issues were an outcome of this rejection of the feminine part of me and I fought it, as I wanted to constantly prove that I was better than the boys. But marriage has allowed me to accept that side of me. Maybe, it has made me realise that I'm not lesser and don't need to be better than the boys to be good enough. I'm good enough just being me…wholly me!
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Jeetendra's net worth jumps massively after Rs 885 crore land deal, Bollywood star's family own assets worth Rs...
Bollywood's iconic actor Jeetendra and his family have been making headlines after selling a massive land parcel in Mumbai's Andheri. According to media reports, the Kapoor family sold the land for Rs 855 crore. With such a whopping deal, fans are now extremely curious to know about Jeetendra's overall wealth. According to a report by Square Yard, the sale was officially registered on May 29, 2025. The deal was done through the Kapoor family's two companies—Pantheon Buildcon and Tusshar Infra Developers. The land parcel, currently home to Balaji IT Park with three constructed buildings, is valued at Rs 729.26 crore, according to official documents. Coming to Jeetendra's journey from the silver screen to business, the actor remains one of the most popular stars in the industry. After the recent property deal, Jeetendra's net worth has significantly increased. As per media reports, his net worth is said to be Rs 10.84 crore. The same reports claim that the actor earns Rs 26 lakh each month, with a yearly income of around Rs 3 crore. Apart from that, Kapoor is the chairman of both Balaji Telefilms and Balaji Motion Pictures. Together, the production houses reportedly bring in Rs 422 crore. Jeetendra resides in the opulent Krishna Bungalow located in Juhu, reportedly valued at Rs 200 crore. He shares this lavish home with his wife, Shobha Kapoor, and daughter, Ektaa Kapoor. On the other hand, Ektaa Kapoor, Jeetendra's daughter, has made a name for herself in the Indian television industry. As per a report by Financial Express, Ektaa has a net worth of about Rs 95 crore (USD 11.3 million). She earns approximately Rs 2.8 crore per month, totaling around Rs 30 crore annually. Her wealth has grown by 25 percent in recent years. Coming to Jeetendra's son, Tusshar Kapoor, he tried his luck in the film industry. However, the actor couldn't impress the audience consistently and eventually stepped back. Though his performances in The Dirty Picture, Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum, and the Golmaal series were praised, he never reached the heights of success like his father. As per a report by ABP, Tusshar earns Rs 40 lakh per month from brand shoots. Furthermore, his annual income is around Rs 5 crore. Tusshar owns property worth nearly Rs 44 crore.
News18
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Tusshar Kapoor Reveals People Pulled Him Down For Being A Star Kid
Last Updated: Tusshar Kapoor said that the discourse around nepotism began during his time and people tried to pull him down for his family background. Ever since making his acting debut with Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai in 2001, Tusshar Kapoor, the son of 70s' star Jeetendra, has been trying to make a mark in the industry. Despite delivering some hits like Golmaal franchise, The Dirty Picture and Shootout At Wadala, all of which were multi-starrers, the actor failed to maintain a strong hold among the audience. Now, Tusshar Kapoor has opened up on the scrutiny he faced in the initial stage of his career, adding that the debate around nepotism began during his time and people tried to pull him down for his family background. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, Tusshar Kapoor recalls the existing scrutiny from a section of the media two decades back. When asked about Nepotism, he said, 'It had started in my time, too," adding, 'Especially if you were from a film background, then the glass is always half empty for a certain section of the media. You have to be very thick-skinned. Bahut neecha giraane ki koshish, bahut negativity thi (There were efforts to pull you down, a lot of negativity)." Talking further, Tusshar mentioned that a certain section of the media would target star kids, often commenting on their appearance, pulling them down. Having been a part of the industry for 24 years, Tusshar Kapoor now feels fortunate enough to have the 'willpower' to rise against all the odds and concentrate on his work. He continued, 'I didn't come into the industry feeling I had to live up to someone's expectations. But there was an attempt to constantly judge and derail my path. But the audience is very pure. They will judge you based on what they see on the screen." Tusshar also had more to say about the general perception that star kids are born with the proverbial silver spoon. However, Tusshar added that is not true. In a blunt statement, he added that the actors with a film background may get their first film much more easily but have to face constant scrutiny for the decisions they make further in their career. Tusshar Kapoor is currently entertaining fans with his role in the horror comedy Kapkapiii. Directed by Sangeeth Sivan, the film also stars Shreyas Talpade in a key role. It arrived in theatres on May 23. First Published:
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
National Award-Winning Artist Vikram Gaikwad Leaves Lasting Legacy
/ May 12, 2025, 12:48PM IST Vikram Gaikwad, a celebrated Indian makeup artist, passed away at 65, leaving behind a legacy of transformative artistry. Known for his exceptional work in films like Omkara, 3 Idiots, and The Dirty Picture, he won the National Film Award for Best Makeup Artist multiple times across Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi cinema. His contributions to over 50 films and numerous advertisements have left an indelible mark on the industry
