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6 interesting facts about Jalsa star Vidya Balan

Vidya was once considered a jinxed actress. Wondering why? Read on…

6 interesting facts about Jalsa star Vidya Balan

Last Updated: 01.00 AM, Mar 29, 2022

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From playing a coy Bengali girl in her debut Parineeta, to the bold and vibrant Silk in The Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan can do it all. Recently starring in Jalsa (Amazon Prime Video), the actress has once again wowed audiences with her acting prowess. If you’re a fan and want more of Vidya Balan, these fun facts will help you get to know her better.

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  • From the small screen to the silver screen
  • While it’s common knowledge that Vidya debuted on the small screen with the hit sitcom Hum Paanch (ZEE5), you might not know that she was already aiming for bigger things. When director extraordinaire Anurag Basu offered her another television role post her exit from Hum Paanch, the actress declined. She had dreams of acting in films, and did she turn those dreams into a reality!

  • Jinx-me-not
  • It seems so far-fetched and bizarre today, but there was a point in her career when Vidya was considered to be jinxed! Yes, you heard that right. When a Malayalam film starring her was shelved due to differences between the hero and the director, Vidya was blamed and deemed to be a jinxed actress. Losing out on several films and projects, the actress picked herself up, and the rest is history.

  • Weight for it
  • Body shaming is rampant, and no woman is safe from it, not even Vidya Balan. Talking about her struggles with her weight, the actress mentioned going on unhealthy diets like the ‘water diet’ that didn’t suit her physicality. Thankfully, she’s become comfortable in her skin and has inspired many young girls to do the same!

  • From Silk to Savita
  • From being shamed for her body to being celebrated for it, Vidya’s come full circle. When the actress delivered a rather sensuous performance in the film Ishqiya (Netflix, Viu, Voot, Amazon Prime Video, Yupp TV, Tata Sky, ShemarooMe, JioCinema, Apple iTunes, YouTube, Google Play Movies), she was often likened to the popular Indian adult comic character Savita Bhabhi!

  • Dream debut
  • While many budding actors and actresses entered the industry lavishly, that wasn’t the case for Vidya. The actress had to prove her mettle and undergo 40 screen tests and 17 makeup shoots before she was finalised for her role in the film Parineeta (Amazon Prime Video, Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies). Talk about dedication, right?

  • Dream role
  • Vidya’s an actress who hasn’t let boundaries stop her from performing her best, and gender won’t be one either! Talking about her dream role, the actress mentioned that she would love to play the legendary actor Charlie Chaplin. The actress has been enamoured ever since she saw the late Sridevi play the actor in Mr India. Honestly, it’ll be a film worth watching!

    Now that you know more about Vidya Balan don’t miss out on her excellent performance in Jalsa streaming on Amazon Prime Video!

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