Vidya Balan is ready for the release of her next film ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’. The actor recently revealed in an interview with The Indian Express how she noticed that male actors were somewhat reluctant when it came to sharing screen space with her in a film in which she was in the lead role. (Also read: Vidya Balan speaks on nepotism in Bollywood: ‘Someone’s father’s industry…’)
what did vidya say
Talking about how women-centric films are more exciting than those starring male actors, Vidya said, “Back in the day? (rolling eyes) I don’t think it would be right for her to act in a Vidya Balan film or a female-oriented film even today. Honestly, it is their loss because we are doing better films than them. I really believe in that. They are doing more formula-based films, female-led films are much more exciting.
‘If they are threatened, what can I do?’
Vidya further added, “Of course, people are appreciating, but male stars are uncomfortable with women being placed at the centre. I don’t think anyone would mind him stealing the thunder. But I never felt bad. I was like, if they are threatened, what can I do? (laughing)”
In her decades-long career, Vidya has done several women-centric films that have achieved critical as well as commercial success. Some of those films include Ishqiya, No One Killed Jessica, The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, Tumhari Sulu, Sherni and Jalsa. Vidya also received the National Award for Best Actress for The Dirty Picture.
In Do Aur Do Pyaar, she stars alongside Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy. The Shirsha Guha Thakurta directorial revolves around marriage and extra-marital relations. The film releases in theaters on April 19.
Vidya will be seen next in Kartik Aaryan-Triptii Dimri’s horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 directed by Anees Bazmee.
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