By Jilawatan

CNN-IBN spotted a slim-and-trim Vidya Balan launching a skin care product in Mumbai on Saturday afternoon and the actress seems to have gone in for a wardrobe overhaul.

Sporting a red and black salwar kameez, the lady seemed far from the icon of fashion disasters that she once was.

Vidya will next be seen with the Bachchans in Pa and the actress seemed particularly impressed with the Big B’s look in the film.

“I just couldn’t believe my eyes. He just transforms with every character when he comes on screen. And yet he is Amitabh Bachchan. So the combination was amazing to watch as I shot with him,” she says.

After her disastrous look in Heyy Babyy – courtesy Manish Malhotra – Vidya has opted for Sabyasachi to style for her in her latest.

“Sabya has styled my look in Pa. It’s a very organic look. But organic or ayurvedic, I am all for it,” says she.

Let’s hope it’s a change for the better for Vidya, because the fashion police will be waiting for this one.

By Jilawatan

When Gulzar launched another audio book of his now well-known Karadi Tales, it was Vidya Balan who donned the role of storyteller.

The actress on Tuesday evening voiced a story for group of little kids who were more than happy to listen in.

The actress has lent her voice to two books titled The Lizard’s Tail and Little Vinayak

“This is a very innovative way. You know that someone is reading along with you. There is music, there are such colorful illustrations. I think it’s wonderful because reading is very important for kids and also because it takes you to another world. It opens up the world for you. So audio books are a great way,” said the actress.

The Karadi Tales come with an endorsement from its creator.

“Whenever you think books are a burden on you, just pick up a Karadi Tales and you will enjoy reading, I can assure you,” said the celebrated author-lyricist Gulzar.

The actress was beaming after shedding all the extra kilos.

“It wasn’t a point of concern for me. Today when people are telling me I’ve lost weight, I say yes, thank you. But it’s no big deal for me,” Vidya Balan told CNN-IBN.

The latest series and campaign by Karadi Tales also features Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and cricketr Rahul Dravid among others.