By Jilawatan

Vidya Balan is one actor who has been enjoying the second best success rate after Katrina Kaif when it comes to box office success. Ever since her debut in PARINEETA, she has been delivering box office successes with PAA being her latest conquest. Now that ISHQIYA is ready for release, one wonders how she made up her mind to get into the shoes of ‘Krishna’ (her character in the film) which is diametrically opposite to her on screen image.

“Really, there wasn’t much thinking to do”, says Vidya, “I believe that today’s film makers are ready to try different kind of subjects. This is why even I don’t fear if the character I play is truly unconventional. In fact it instead becomes dicey when film makers want you to do conventional roles. You only end up thinking whether you would enjoy your stint on the sets because you get a sense beforehand that there won’t be much to do.”

Was that the reason why she said no to ALL THE BEST where she was approached for the role that was eventually played by Bipasha Basu?

“On the contrary I was thrilled that Rohit wanted me for ALL THE BEST”, says Vidya, “It was a fun script but the dates for the film were clashing with PAA. See, in my head there are absolutely no restrictions about the kind of projects I want to be a part of. I know ALL THE BEST would have been wonderful for me in just the same way as was for PAA. Now with ISHQIYA, I am getting into an altogether different zone. I am blessed to be approached for films across genres.”

By Jilawatan

Not many are aware that Vidya Balan was the first choice for Ajay Devgan’s home production, All The Best. She was first approached by Ajay and Rohit Shetty, the director of All The Best, but eventually this very same role went to Bipasha Basu.

By Jilawatan

Bipasha Basu and Vidya Balan, the warring actresses have ended their battle. The cold war that was on between themended in ‘All The Best’ party at a five-star hotel, where Bipasha went up to Vidya and hugged her.

The cold war began after rumours of John Abraham’s chemistry with Vidya Balan on the sets of Salaam–e-Ishq came out in 2007. It is said that despite Nikhil Advani calling a cut for a romantic scene under a dupatta, John and Vidya continued to remain inside the dupatta for at least a minute before coming out of it.

Apparently, Bipasha was so furious that she asked John to never work with Vidya again. This time however, Bipasha decided to forgive and forget as she patched up with the actress.

According to the buzz, when Vidya came to the party, she was given a warm welcome by Bips. During a discussion with the cast and crew of the film, Vidya was informed that she was the original choice for Bips role in the flick. Post chatting up with the crew, Bips came to greet Vidya and surprised everyone.

Confirming the story, a source told a news daily, “Bipasha just went up to Vidya and hugged her. Later, John too spoke to Vidya.”

Talking about Vidya, Bips told the news daily, “I never had any problem with Vidya. Many ridiculous stories are printed every day in the media. I don’t change my attitude towards people according to them.”

However, Vidya chose to remain mum about the issue.