I'm yet to find love: Vidya Balan

Having etched a multitude of roles – from a sari-clad girl in Parineeta to a disabled girl in Guru to an RJ in Lage Raho Munnabhai, she has won the hearts of millions, including that of superstar Amitabh Bachchan. In city on a fly-by visit, Vidya talks to Hyderabad Times about her latest movie, co-star Shahid and more

You've clinched the enviable title of being commercially successful and critically acclaimed. Lady luck is surely on your side...
I am lucky to get the right kind of movies. I have to find a role challenging before I take it up. I wouldn't mind doing a movie in any language if the role is good.

Is it the challenge that made you do Aziz Mirza's film that's awaiting release?
It was my kismet when Aziz uncle called me up to do this film. After Aziz uncle's wife died a couple of years ago, everyone thought he gave up filmmaking. So, it came as a surprise when he approached me for the film. I've always wanted to work with him because his films deal with real situations and real people.

What about the rumours of you and Shahid being in love?
I guess it's because we got on like fire on the sets. People mistook our friendship for love. And we didn't do anything to stop the rumours. Shahid is one of the nicest guys on earth and one can't help being friends with him. I am yet to find the guy I love. So, all can rest!

Pradeep Sarkar, who gave you the first film in Hindi, was miffed when you refused to his do his next film, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. Have you patched up now?
Initially, he was upset because I refused to do his film but I had date problems. I was offered Konkona's role in the film. However, the incident was blown out of proportions. Contrary to reports, all has always been well!

The onscreen chemistry between you and Madhavan in the mobile commercials seems amazing!
The script is interesting. In two ads, we have shot apart, yet the onscreen chemistry is visible. It could be because I have worked with Madhavan earlier in Guru. After all, chemistry is all about familiarity, right? During the shoots, we would speak in Tamil. There was a level of comfort in working with him.

Tell us about your upcoming movies.
I just have one release this year and three lined up for next year – Chenab Gandhi, Pa and Ishqia.

Critics have said that you don't have dressing sense?
(Laughs) No comments! Well...each to his own!


Hope this interview cuts some of the Shahid-Vidya couple rumormongering. Sometimes I think the makers of this film are floating the story out there to get more publicity for the film, thinking all publicity is good publicity.

thanks...its was simple and sweet

thnax.x.. 😳
i lovee her response to the last questionn 😆 😆 😃

^^Yeh love the answer to the last question 😆 love was she spoke about shahid ..she is a really good actor laaga chunari mein daag was good but i think vidya might have made it even better she does unique roles soo well.

these actresses, srsly do they think they are in a Yashraj movie (not the recent ones the ones before 2002)

i find it really hard to believe that a woman in their late 20's early 30's saying they have never been in love. Or never had a boyfriend.

yeah whatever..

Thanx for the article. She was good in Parineeta.

I think Vidya is a very sweet person🙂 Good answers!

thx 4 d article i like her interview she was so st. fwd

honestly ppl i know that its a rumour