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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vidya Balan's Glamorous Transformation: A Look Back At Her Fearless And Fabulous Journey
1/16 Unlike most other actresses, Vidya Balan's debut Hindi film was neither cliche nor glamorous. She chose Parineeta, opposite Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt. Vidya played a beautiful Bengali woman, winning several accolades in the process. (Image: IMDb) The Dirty Picture, a biopic on the famous South Indian star Silk Smitha, was the turning point in Vidya's career. Not only was she hailed for her acting, but her self-confidence in embracing her curves was considered path-breaking. (Image: IMDb) Over the years, Vidya Balan became a champion for wearing sarees. The beauty was often seen draped in Kanjeevarams and other handloom sarees, even at international events such as Cannes. (Image: Instagram) Vidya Balan has always been fearless and fabulous, be it with her women-centric films, her work-life rhythm, or her fashion statements. And this cover shoot for The Peacock Magazine only goes on to prove the point effortlessly. (Image: Instagram)
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Unable To Keep Calm Over Vidya Balan's Transformation, Desis Rewrite Her Songs: ‘Tu Hai Nayi Fantasy'
Hold up, Internet – Vidya Balan just broke the glam-o-meter and how! Taking a stunning U-turn from her traditional Indian silhouettes, Vidya has just dropped jaws with her striking new avatar on the cover of The Peacock Magazine's July 2025 edition. TBH, this is not the saree-clad Vidya we're used to seeing during public gatherings and award functions. It is 'Nayi Fantasy" unlocked, as fans said after looking at her latest photos.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Vidya Balan Sheds The Saree For A Bold Glam Avatar, Internet Finds "The Best Part About The Picture"
For years, Vidya Balan has been one of Bollywood's saree icons - celebrated for her fierce commitment to traditional Indian silhouettes. Whether it was a film promotion or a red carpet or magazine covers, Vidya Balan's handloom drapes have been her signature, but her latest appearance has taken everyone by surprise - and for all the right reasons. Vidya Balan Becomes The 'IT' Cover Girl Vidya Balan made heads turn with her amazing transformation for the cover shoot of The Peacock Magazine 's July 2025 edition. On July 14, the magazine revealed the striking new look on Instagram and fans can't get enough of her dramatic makeover and glamorous styling. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Peacock Magazine (@thepeacockmagazine_) Titled 'A force to reckon with', Vidya's cover story focuses on the actor's penchant to drive commercial cinema in a male-dominated industry. Vidya Balan wore a bold flamingo pink outfit embellished with shimmering sequins and delicate beadwork. The shoulder straps along with a deep V neckline and an ombre finish made the fit look magical. She draped a feather-trimmed stole that matched the ombre tones across her arms. For accessories, Vidya Balan wore a gemstone-studded choker and a chunky statement bracelet on her wrist, adding the right amount of frost. Her short, ombre hair complemented her look perfectly. Internet Reacts To Vidya Balan's New Avatar This glamorous and self-assured look triggered a social media frenzy with fans flooding her posts with praise. "Finally someone has done her justice... She looks stunning," one fan wrote. Another fan commented, "From Kanjeevaram saree look and now this! Mind blowing, no words". "Stunning!! She has the potential to be styled this way too and should play with this more!" one fan remarked. The reaction was unanimous with many followers admiring her beauty and even comparing it to how it looks AI but it's not. One fan wrote, "The best part about this picture is, it's not AI". Some fans even advocated for the shoots and styling that celebrate natural-looking bodies. "Beauty standard which needs to be praised >> size zero & filler culture". The reactions haven't been entirely unanimous. Some followers raised questions about her visible weight loss, especially given her long-standing advocacy for body positivity. "Someone championing body positivity has reduced to this?? What to say about this man," wrote one Redditor. Well, the internet remains divided, and Vidya Balan has caused quite a stir.
