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News18
11 hours 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
a day 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.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Not Even Mumbai Rains Can Hold Back Vidya Balan's Work Spirit
The Parineeta actress looked gorgeous in a white shirt paired with a long black skirt, which he accessorised with a stylish brown belt. 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Voompla (@voompla) 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. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vidya Balan debuts stylish short hair look with blonde highlights dressed in sizzling dress for new magazine photoshoot
Vidya Balan is the cover star of The Peacock magazine's July 2025 issue. On July 14, the magazine's Instagram page shared a picture of the actor from the cover photoshoot. It shows her debuting a new, trendy hairstyle. Let's decode Vidya's look: Vidya Balan shows off her new haircut. Also Read | Sonam Kapoor at Wimbledon wears heels with tennis balls and a classy white outfit proving fashion's in details. See pics Vidya Balan debuts a new hairstyle For the cover photo, Vidya Balan chopped her hair to shoulder length, debuting a stylish new bob haircut. To enhance the hairdo, she added layers and opted for blonde highlights. As for the styling, she chose a side-parted look and added soft blowout waves to give her locks some definition and bounce. Additionally, on one side, the hair strands sculpted her face, giving her a soft glam glow. Decoding Vidya Balan's look For the glam, Vidya chose darkened brows, mascara-adorned lashes, blush on the cheeks, a thin swipe of black eyeliner, glittery pink eye shadow with some brown undertone, luminous highlighter on the contours, glossy mauve lip shade, and soft contouring to enhance her face. Coming to the dress, The Peacock magazine dressed Vidya in a bright flamingo pink ensemble. It features shimmering sequin embellishments and beaded adornments, making it a great pick for the festive or wedding season. The thin shoulder straps, plunging V neckline, a figure-hugging silhouette, and an ombré pattern. She completed the look by draping a feather-adorned wrap on her arms – it, too, came in an ombre shade of light and dark pink. For accessories, she chose a choker necklace adorned with glittering gemstones and a chunky bracelet worn on one hand. On the work front Workwise, Vidya Balan was recently seen in the horror comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which received decent reviews from the audience and turned out to be a hit. Vidya Balan was also seen in the film Do Aur Do Pyaar, where she played the lead character Kavya. The movie was directed by Shirsha Guha Thakurta and the script penned by Amrita Bagchi, Eisha Chopra, and Suprotim Sengupta.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
AI therapy can only be a temporary fix for mental health, caution experts
If you have noticed, sections of the younger generation have been steadily putting mental health on the table, breaking down stigmas and seeking professional help when needed. But in the background, ChatGPT has sneaked into the routines and a pressing question hangs in the air now — whether people are actually reaching out to qualified therapists or has 'AI therapy' become the standby. Scrolling through social media, you will spot tweets that say, 'Therapy is expensive, so ChatGPT don't let me down.' And in Chennai, young users who turn to Generative AI for their mental health support are opening up about why the shift is happening. 'When I'm in distress, I tend to use ChatGPT because accessibility to a therapist is difficult during times such as an anxiety attack,' says Vidya, 24, a Young India fellow from Chennai. She uses Gen AI alongside professional therapy. Ms. Vidya also says that it is a catalyst to hear what you want to hear at the moment, and many rely on it because the tone is empathy laced. A 23-year-old Economics student, who prefers anonymity, says turning to ChatGPT in moments of urgency, such as recalling grounding techniques during anxiety, has been helpful. 'Professional support is often paid, and me being a student and looking for mental health help secretively was not a feasible option,' adds the student. On the other hand, Maria Antony, consultant psychiatrist, currently based in Kancheepuram, says that Gen AI delivers what the users 'want' to hear, rather than what they truly need. 'Solely relying on Generative AI comes with its own set of pitfalls. It makes you more dependent on the app for therapy, where the goal of actual therapy is to help individuals become independent,' she explains. 'There are some types of AI being developed for therapy which is a shade better than using ChatGPT. In those cases, when used under the supervision of a qualified psychotherapist could be a way forward,' she adds. Keerthana S., 24, a content creator from Chennai, says she first tried ChatGPT for mental health out of curiosity but soon found herself turning to it for support. 'Many of us grew up in families where emotional transparency wasn't encouraged. So, opening up to a therapist felt intimidating,' she says. But she's aware of its limits. 'ChatGPT can give the wrong advice because it only responds to what you type and when you're suffering, it's hard to explain yourself clearly,' she adds. 'I also worry about privacy. A therapist is legally bound to protect your information but AI isn't.' When asked about the 'empathetic tone' of Gen AI, Dr. Antony explains that a therapist is not supposed to be your friend but a space to discuss difficult emotions and thoughts, untangling and piecing them out. 'In-person therapy sessions require a lot of mental strength. But when you are in therapy and feel overly comfortable, as is often the case with AI, I don't think that qualifies as therapy in the first place,' says she.
