Vidya resolves conflicts with designer Manish Malhotra

July 27th, 2010

By Jilawatan

After three years of cold war between actress Vidya Balan and fashion designer Manish Malhotra, both have now ironed out their differences as Vidya attended Manish’s show at the ongoing Couture Week in Delhi. This time Vidya surprised all by turning up for Malhotra’s show at the event.

Vidya, who had publicly spoken against the designer after she was panned by critics for her look in the movie ‘Heyy Babyy’, had rubbed the leading designer in a wrong way.

Vidya Balan considers herself half Bengali

July 21st, 2010

By Jilawatan

While Vidya Balan who considers herself half Bengali had herself a ball in Kolkata last week shooting for Rajkumar Gupta’s No One Killed Jessica. Rani Mukherjee who is a fully certified Bengali was not to be seen in her home-town.

Going by the way Vidya’s shooting schedule went in Kolkata, it was all for the best if Rani stayed away.

Apparently, the 2-day schedule had to be shot with secret cameras in prominent public places where the security was most inadequate.

Sabyasachi opens couture week with Rani, Vidya in audience

July 20th, 2010

By Jilawatan

The very first Couture Week in the capital was opened today by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee who presented a collection inspired by the “essence of India”. Bollywood actresses Rani Mukherjee and Vidya Balan, who have time and again dressed in Sabyasachi’s creations, were present in the audience to cheer the designer.
“Sabyasachi is the only designer I stalk,” said Vidya, who was clad in a red sari by the designer, while Rani went for a western look in a black dress.

The collection named Aparajito, was unveiled in a grand show which began with the singing of the national anthem.

Vidya has a ball in Kolkata

July 18th, 2010

By Jilawatan

While Vidya Balan, who considers herself half a Bengali, had herself a ball in Kolkata last week shooting for Rajkumar Gupta’s No One Killed Jessica, Rani Mukherjee who is a fully certified Bengali was not to be seen in her home-town.

Going by the way Vidya’s shooting schedule went in Kolkata it was all for the best if Rani stayed away. Apparently the two-day schedule had to be shot with secret cameras in prominent public places where the security was most inadequate.

Vidya on a diet?

June 3rd, 2010

By Jilawatan

Vidya Balan is looking gorgeous these days, and she’s lost her excess kilos. The efforts of the last two years are now showing on her.Our source, close to Vidya, says, “Apparently, she is working out like crazy. She just wants to shed those extra kilos. She is plump, and if she comes down to size zero, she will not look good, but she is just trying to shed those extra kilos.”

The source adds, “She has given up junk food, and is on a strict diet. Now, it’s only organic food for Vidya.”

I miss Auro- Vidya Balan

May 17th, 2010

By Jilawatan

Vidya Balan says it’s happened to her: and that she misses the days when she was shooting Paa because she was working with Amitabh Bachchan.

“While shooting, I had an almost maternal relationship with Auro and that I miss the most. It was a great time when we were shooting for the film and I often remember those days. It was like a dream playing Amitji’s mom and then I was so used to the character that it took me a long time to get out of it,” says Vidya.

Vidya Balan enjoys shoot in Delhi

April 22nd, 2010

By Jilawatan

Download WallpaperThe temperature in New Delhi may be hovering above 40 degrees Celsius, but Vidya Balan has still found something to enjoy during her shoot for the film ‘No One Killed Jessica’ in the capital with co-star Rani Mukherjee.

“I love the wide open spaces, the broad streets and the crowded lanes,” Vidya is quoted as saying by a news agency.

Contrary to reports, there’s been no ego hassles between Vidya and Rani.

“Rani (Mukherjee) and I have been shooting outdoors. Since she’s my favourite actress from the immediately-senior generation, I am happy to be sharing camera space with her,” Vidya said.

Vidya Balan overcomes her fear

April 20th, 2010

By Jilawatan

Vidya Balan was heard to be very apprehensive about Delhi heat when she was informed about her shooting schedule in the city in the summer season. However, the gorgeous diva is more than happy to shoot for Who killed- Jessica in the scorching heat.

If sources are to be believed, Vidya is enjoying every moment of the shoot. In fact, she has been quite comfortable and hasn’t faced any hassle because of the temperature.Drinking loads of water and concentrating on the work seems to have been her mantra to tackle the bad heat.

Rani Mukherjee –Vidya Balan the keep ‘Mum’ Strategy

April 18th, 2010

By Jilawatan

Vidya Balan not allowed to meet Sabrina Lal

February 16th, 2010

By Jilawatan

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Rajkumar Gupta, who’s directing No One Killed Jessica, has decided to not let Vidya Balan meet Sabrina Lal, whose character she is portraying in the film. This is so that Vidya does the role in her own way.

According to sources, Gupta doesn’t want Vidya to meet Sabrina because he believes that she would then pick up the latter’s mannerisms and replicate Sabrina’s actions when filming. He wants her to do the role in a different manner.

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