M. F. Husain to make a film with Vidya Balan?

July 16th, 2010

By Jilawatan

After directing Gajagamini with Madhuri Dixit and Meenaxi- A Tale Of Three Cities starring Tabu, renowned painter M. F. Husain is to direct a comedy with Vidya Balan, who apparently is his latest muse. However, when contacted, Vidya said that she hadn’t met the 94-year old artist yet and she will decide only after meeting him. She is however, keen on working with him.

The Indian artist, who some months back accepted the citizenship of Qatar, is presently doing a series of paintings on 100 years of Indian cinema besides work on Arabian and Indian civilisations.

Gorgeous Vidya wows MF Husain

July 2nd, 2010

By Jilawatan

After Madhuri Dixit, Tabu and Amrita Rao, MF Husain has found a new muse. The 94–year-old artist has reportedly watched Ishqiya (2010) 12 times already — he had earlier seen Dixit’s Hum Aapke Hain Kaun…! (1994) 70 times—and is fida over the gorgeous Vidya Balan. He wants to paint her and wants her in his next directorial venture.

The actress admits that they have spoken and Husain has been extremely generous with his compliments. “I was so overwhelmed when I heard this, I remember reading about him painting Madhuri years ago. And a painting by Husain saab would immortalise me, though I don’t know how to react to the word ‘gorgeous’,” Balan laughs.

Katrina Kaif and Vidya Balan: What is common to them?

June 16th, 2010

By Jilawatan

Vidya Balan impresses MF Hussain !

June 9th, 2010

By Jilawatan

After Madhuri Dixit ,its Vidya Balan, that the infamous MF Hussain is besotted with.
MF Hussain, who made “Gaja Gamini” especially for Madhuri Dixit, now wishes to work with the southern beauty Vidya Balan, who the painter/director is all praise for after having seen Ishqiya.

Reveals a source “MF Hussain is currently working on a script for Vidya. He was blown away with her performance in Ishqiya and has made up his mind up to work with her ever since. He thinks she’s the quintessential Indian beauty not to mention a powerhouse of talent”.

MF Husain swoons over Vidya Balan now

June 7th, 2010

By Jilawatan

MF Husain is pretty gung ho over his new muse.
And this time the object of his obsession is a rather predictable one: Vidya Balan.
After seeing ‘Isqhiya’, the Qatar-based painter hasn’t stopped swooning over Balan. Reportedly, he’s considering crafting a film with her in the near future!
After reportedly viewing ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ more than 70 times, Husain went super nuts over Madhuri Dixit, prompting the tabloids to label him Madhuri Fida Husain. And she was his maiden film muse.
Madhuri was followed by Tabu and Amrita Rao, who also bagged the good fortune of catching his artistic fancy.
Guess it is Vidya’s turn now!

Vidya Wins Hussain’s Heart

June 5th, 2010

By Jilawatan

It seems after Madhuri Dixit and Amrita Rao, it is desi girl, Vidya Balan’s turn to play the role of M.F.Hussain’s muse. Reportedly Hussain was mesmerized by Vidya’s individuality and dignity and impressed by her no-fuss natural beauty.

Apparently Hussain recently watched Vidya Balan’s super hit movie Ishqiya and was smitten by her “indianness”. According to him, Vidya epitomizes the perfect Indian ‘desi’ woman.

Vidya Balan to be honoured

May 16th, 2010

By Jilawatan

Having created a niche for herself in the tinsel town, Vidya Balan has now attracted a prestigious honour.
The charming actress is reported to be given the Smita Patil Memorial Award by the Priyadarshini Academy. She said to have been chosen for her outstanding contribution to the film industry. She said to have been chosen for her outstanding contribution to the film industry. Balan garnered much acclaims with her debut movie Parineeta and later went on to create success with her roles in films like Lage Raho Munnabhai, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Paa and Ishqiya.
Incepted in 1984, the academy is an NGO which is engaged in socio-cultural and educational activities. Earlier the award has been won by several personalities namely Preity Zinta, Yash Chopra, Karisma Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit and Kareena Kapoor.
Talking on why they chose Balan, chairman of the academy Nanik Rupani explained to sources, Vidya Balan is an excellent actress. She is modern yet contemporary and has done decent and powerful roles. Her performance in ‘Paa’ was outstanding.
The award function is reported to be held in Oberoi Hotel (Mumbai) on 19th Sep.

Vidya to get Smita Patil Memorial Award

May 15th, 2010

By Jilawatan

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan will be conferred with the Smita Patil Memorial Award for her “outstanding” contribution to the film industry.
“Vidya Balan is an excellent actress. She is modern yet contemporary and has done decent and powerful roles. Her performance in ‘Paa’ was outstanding. Our jury has chosen her for the Smita Patil Award for her outstanding contribution to the film industry,” Priyadarshini Academy chairman Nanik Rupani told IANS.

Priyadarshini Academy is an NGO which is engaged in socio-cultural and educational activities and has been holding the biennial award function since its inception in 1984.

Vidya Balan to get Smita Patil Memorial Award

May 15th, 2010

By Jilawatan

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan will be conferred with the Smita Patil Memorial Award for her “outstanding” contribution to the film industry.
“Vidya Balan is an excellent actress. She is modern yet contemporary and has done decent and powerful roles. Her performance in ‘Paa’ was outstanding. Our jury has chosen her for the Smita Patil Award for her outstanding contribution to the film industry,” Priyadarshini Academy chairman Nanik Rupani told IANS.
Priyadarshini Academy is an NGO which is engaged in socio-cultural and educational activities and has been holding the biennial award function since its inception in 1984.
In 2008, Preity Zinta was felicitated with the award. Other celebrities like Yash Chopra, Karisma Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit and Kareena Kapoor have also been bestowed with this award.
Vidya Balan made her debut with Pradeep Sarkar’s “Parineeta” in 2005 and later on went to give some outstanding performances in “Lage Raho Munnabhai”, “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”, “Paa” and “Ishqiya”.
The ceremony will be held Sep 19 in Oberoi Hotel, Mumbai.

They call me raunchy now: Vidya Balan

February 21st, 2010

By Jilawatan

vidya_balan_paa_still_2She is the thinking man’s dream. Whether she plays the unwed mother, or locks lips with her co-star, or suggestively sucks a thumb, her dignity remains intact. And then a pretty face and a voluptuous figure do not hurt. Vidya Balan is on a roll.

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