At a recent event in Bengaluru, Vidya Balan had the audience laughing with her humorous stories. She mentioned how her social media comedy has gained popularity and how she enjoys both watching and performing comedy. Vidya expressed her love for comedy roles in cinema, citing past examples like Sridevi in Mr. India. She emphasized the scarcity of comedic roles written for actresses nowadays. Vidya also shared insights from the session, including her curiosity about people, the excitement of embodying different character roles, and the importance of self-acceptance regardless of body size.Body image has been a long-lasting issue for me, as I have always been someone who is larger in size. However, watching The Dirty Picture changed my perspective on this. It made me realize that how you perceive yourself is not related to your body size. This realization was truly liberating for me. Not only did it impact me as an actor, but it also made me appreciate my body as the vessel that keeps me alive.
My sister, Priya, is my ultimate role model. She exudes comfort and confidence in her own skin, qualities that I admire and confide in. Watching her navigate through life with such grace has been an inspiration to me.
Vidya Balan once remarked that women are adept at playing multiple roles in life. I feel that this ability makes women better actors than men, as we are constantly switching between various roles, such as mother, sister, wife, on a daily basis. When it comes to acting, we can draw from these real-life experiences to authentically portray different characters.
Javed Akhtar highlighted that movies are often inspired by real-life events, rather than the other way around. He emphasized that it is society that can influence film content, rather than films corrupting society. Cinema tends to reflect what occurs in the real world, rather than imposing moral standards on society. Despite the significant impact of films, it is worth noting that a relatively small percentage of the population watches the biggest blockbusters in India.
