Vidya Balan opens up about her film journey, challenges, and personal growth. Reflecting on her career highs and lows, she discusses her iconic roles, inspirations, and insights on the industry. This interview offers an intimate look into Vidya’s experiences and evolution in Bollywood.
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0:00 - Precap
0:53 - Intro
1:37 - 6 films in 1 year
1:54 - Playing lead roles in most films
2:20 - 2007 was a special year for me
2:41 - Bhool Bhulaiyaa: Bridging science and religion
3:28 - Taking Bharatnatyam classes during shoots
4:07 - Bhool Bhulaiyaa was ahead of its time
4:43 - Vidya in 2007 vs. Vidya in 2024 – advice for her younger self
5:15 - Feeling the need to prove herself, finding self-identity
6:34 - Changing approach or “upping the game” for new films
7:43 - Promoting Do Aur Do Pyaar and balancing rehearsals
8:42 - Teaming up with Madhuri Dixit after Ishqiya
9:30 - Madhuri as her inspiration to act
10:13 - Admitting it’s hard to genuinely like people, but loves Madhuri
10:42 - Audience reactions to her scenes with Madhuri
11:00 - Becoming a different person for each role
12:16 - Falling on stage
12:53 - “The show must go on” mindset
13:57 - Maintaining her authenticity despite success
14:21 - Feeling “unloved” when movies don’t perform
14:35 - “Every film has its own fate”
15:40 - Importance of commercial viability in choosing films
17:19 - Rewatching Kahani
18:08 - Knowing a film will be successful during shooting
18:51 - Challenges filming Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 while keeping secrets
19:30 - How space affects scene performance
20:11 - Anees Bazmee: “The King of Entertainment”
21:00 - Confessions with Vidya
21:11 - Secret actor crush?
21:26 - “I already have my SRK”
21:34 - Actor she wished to work with
21:42 - The movie she worked hardest on
21:57 - Frustrations in the industry
22:16 - Most hated costume she had to wear
22:13 - Accidentally liking posts on Instagram
22:39 - Watching herself on screen, wishing she could improve
24:19 - Hints at future projects
25:05 - Outro
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