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Close to a decade and a half after his last directorial effort HU TU TU (Tabu, Nana Patekar, Suneil Shetty), there are talks that acclaimed film maker Gulzar would be returning to wielding the megaphone once again for a film with Vidya Balan being the central protagonist. With decades of experience behind him and some author backed characters that he has lent to veteran actors like Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri and Rekha in the past, Gulzar has seemingly set his eyes on Vidya Balan who is pretty much in the same league as far as an actor with a substance is concerned.

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Buzz is that Vidya Balan has been roped in by lyricist Gulzar for his next project. Reports say that Gulzar as well as his daughter Meghna are to direct a film each. Both of them are supposed to cast stunning Vidya in their flicks. Seems Gulzar Saab is much impressed by the actress who proved herself again in ‘Paa’ with her astounding performance.

Gulzar is all set to take the reins of director for the second time after Sunil Shetty-Tabu starrer ‘Hu Tu Tu’ and this time it will be a women-centric film. Gulzar, who has seen some parts of movie ‘Ishqiya’, was amazed with Vidya’s acting skills and billed her as “truly an outstanding actress”.

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We’ve seen Gulzar reciting poetry at literary dos, Naseeruddin Shah making his presence felt in films and Vishal Bhardwaj creating his magic
behind the scenes.

But the three of them playing tennis? Well, that was a first, atleast for those who saw them having a go at the tennis courts recently.

The three were at a tennis event in Mumbai for senior citizens and Vishal too joined in. Apparently, Naseer and Gulzar are regular tennis players, so it was an effortless game for them. But the do had its share of women as well, actually, make that one lovely lady — Vidya Balan.

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We caught Vidya Balan having a lot of fun at a tennis match recently. Well, she was there to cheer for her men in shorts - Naseeruddin Shah and Gulzar. It was a senior citizen’s tennis match but seeing the men in action, we almost forgot they were ‘old’. Take a look!

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The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi and Vidya Balan. It was shot extensively in Wai near Pune.

Arshad Warsi plays Naseeruddin’s nephew. Both of them are criminals who intend to retire. On of their travels, they meet a femme fatale widow, played by Vidya Balan. She tricks both of them into falling in love with her. When the duo realizes that she is two-timing them, they want to kill her but they cannot.

Vidya and Arshad share a one-minute long lip-lock scene. The actress had to be convinced to do the scenes as she was a little hesitant.

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Vidya Balan has lent her voice to one of the stories in the Karadi Tales.

What’s more Balan along with Gulzar did the Karadi Tales reading in Mumbai.

Balan shot to fame in the film industry with Parineeta, which was produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by Pradeep Sarkar. She debuted in the movie opposite Saif Ali Khan. Prior to that she was seen in Balaji Telefilms popular television show Hum Paanch.

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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.