Vidya Balan: News
Honored with a Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2014, Vidya Balan is an actress predominantly working in the Hindi cinema for more than 20 years. From her childhood days, she wanted to be an actress and started working at the age of 16. In 1995, she made a debut in the industry with Ekta Kapoor’s show ‘Hum Paanch’. After the show, Balan was offered a role in a television show, but she refused it since she wanted to establish a film career. She was supposed to make her film debut with the Malayalam film ‘Chakram’. However, the movie was shelved, and she was labeled as a "jinx." Later, she worked in the 2003 Bengali film 'Bhalo Theko', her first movie release, Balan finally made a debut in Hindi cinema with the film ‘Parineeta’ in 2005. She won the ‘Best Female Debut’ for her performance in the movie. Then, she featured in ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’ (2006), which became the highest-grossing film at the time. Further, ‘Salaam-e-Ishq’, ‘Eklavya’, ‘Heyy Babyy’, and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ got her immense recognition among the audience. Balan won the National Film Award for Best Actress for ‘Dirty Picture’ (2011). Also, she is a recipient of six Filmfare Awards.
Vidya Balan joins Riteish Deshmukh's historical epic 'Raja Shivaji'
Bollywood actor Vidya Balan has reportedly joined the ensemble cast of Riteish Deshmukh's upcoming directorial, Raja Shivaji.
Vidya Balan, Saif 'hardly spoke' during 'Parineeta' shoot: Here's why
Vidya Balan, who is celebrating 20 years of her Bollywood debut Parineeta, recently opened up about the film.
Vidya Balan to star in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2': Reports
Bollywood actor Vidya Balan has reportedly been roped in for a pivotal role in the upcoming Tamil film Jailer 2, starring superstar Rajinikanth.
Vidya Balan says studios prefer male-led films post-pandemic
Acclaimed actor Vidya Balan, known for her impactful performances in women-centric films, recently spoke about the changing landscape of the industry.
Before Payal Kapadia, these Indians have been on Cannes jury
Acclaimed filmmaker Payal Kapadia is returning to the Cannes Film Festival as a jury member for its 78th edition.
Vidya Balan may star in Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2'
Bollywood actor Vidya Balan is reportedly joining the star-studded cast of the hotly anticipated Telugu film Akhanda 2 - Thandavam, reported 123Telugu.
Prajakta Koli's wedding guest list revealed; star-studded celebration ahead
Renowned actor and YouTuber Prajakta Koli is all set to marry her long-term boyfriend, lawyer Vrishank Khanal, on Tuesday.
Kiara Advani or Kriti Sanon: Who will play Meena Kumari
The upcoming film Kamal Aur Meena, directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, will depict the tumultuous relationship of late actor Meena Kumari and her filmmaker-husband Kamal Amrohi.
Madhuri Dixit adds ₹6cr Ferrari to her luxury car collection
Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit and her husband Dr. Shriram Madhav Nene recently added another gem to their luxury car collection.
Director almost scrapped 'Paa' due to Bachchan's 'scary' look tests
R Balki, the director of the critically acclaimed film Paa, recently disclosed that he nearly gave up on the project due to difficulties in making Amitabh Bachchan look like a 12-year-old boy.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' arrives on Netflix on Friday!
The third installment of the horror-comedy franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, featuring Kartik Aaryan, is all set for its digital debut.
Christmas gets spooky; Kartik Aaryan teases 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' surprise
The horror-comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan, will soon premiere on the OTT platform Netflix. The film, directed by Anees Bazmee, had hit theaters on November 1.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' maintains pace; collects ₹251cr by Day 28
Kartik Aaryan's latest horror-comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has wrapped up its fourth week at the box office with a domestic collection of ₹251cr.
Vidya Balan to play Meena Kumari? New report suggests so
In a shocking development, ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra and actor Kriti Sanon have pulled out of the much-anticipated biopic on legendary actor Meena Kumari.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' grows; earns nearly ₹245cr in 23 days
The horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by Anees Bazmee and starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Triptii Dimri, and Madhuri Dixit in key roles, has continued to perform steadily at the box office.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' remains strong; earns ₹237.75cr in 20 days
Kartik Aaryan's horror-comedy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, continues to hold its ground at the box office.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' overtakes 'Singham Again'; earns ₹231cr in Day-17
The star-studded film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, headlined by Vidya Balan, Kartik Aaryan, and Madhuri Dixit, has reached a major milestone.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is going strong; collects ₹212cr after Day-13
Kartik Aaryan-led film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has made a stunning entry into the ₹200cr club.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' remains steady; earns ₹208.25cr in 12 days
Horror-comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by Anees Bazmee, is just a step away from crossing the ₹210 crore mark at the box office.
Kartik didn't play masked Manjulika in 'BB3,' this actor did!
In Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Kartik Aaryan's Ruhaan was tasked with finding the real Manjulika, while a masked version of the ghost frightened the cast and audiences alike.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' continues strong; earns ₹199.5cr after Day 10
The horror-comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, featuring Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan, has continued to perform strongly at the box office.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' continues to dominate; nears ₹170cr
The Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan-led film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, continues to make waves at the box office.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is rock solid; earns ₹137cr after Day-5
The latest installment in the popular Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, is slowly inching toward the ₹150cr mark at the Indian box office.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' crosses ₹100cr globally
The horror-comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by Anees Bazmee and starring Kartik Aaryan, has taken an incredible start at the global box office.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' becomes Kartik's biggest opener with ₹35.5cr collection
Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, and Madhuri Dixit's latest release, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has set the box office ablaze with a record-breaking first-day collection of ₹35.5cr, per Sacnilk.
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' review: Overlong, unfunny, a waste of time
When Bhool Bhulaiyaa was released in 2007, it struck gold with its combination of psychological thrill and situational comedy.
Who's Kartik Aaryan dating? Vidya Balan's question sparks fun revelation
The next episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show will host the cast of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 for a Diwali special.
Why Vidya Balan rejected 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'
At a recent event in Mumbai, T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar revealed that actor Vidya Balan had declined the 2022 film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2.
When will 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,' 'Singham Again' advance bookings begin
The upcoming Diwali season will see a cinematic face-off between two of the most awaited films, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again.
Kartik Aaryan-led 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is over 2.30 hours long!
The much-anticipated horror-comedy film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, helmed by Anees Bazmee and starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri, will release this Diwali on November 1.
A 'Rooh Baba' universe is possible for Kartik Aaryan
Anees Bazmee, the director of the popular horror-comedy franchise Bhool Bhulaiyaa, recently said he would love to create a Rooh Baba universe with actor Kartik Aaryan.
Oops! Kartik accidentally reveals Kiara's cameo in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'
In a recent interview, actor Kartik Aaryan may have accidentally confirmed Kiara Advani's cameo in the upcoming film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
'Wouldn't like to return to Bhool Bhulaiyaa,' confirms Priyadarshan
Filmmaker Priyadarshan has revealed that despite the cult status of Bhool Bhulaiyaa, he wouldn't return to the franchise.
Shabana Azmi to receive 'Excellence in Cinema Award' at MAMI
The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) has announced that veteran actor Shabana Azmi will be honored with the Excellence in Cinema Award at the 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
'Bland, boring': 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' trailer disappoints fans
The much-awaited trailer of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri, was released on Wednesday.
Why Anees Bazmee changed 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' from thriller to horror-comedy
The trailer for the much-awaited horror-comedy film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 was finally released on Wednesday.
Two Manjulikas haunt Kartik in unfunny 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' trailer
The makers of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have finally released the much-awaited trailer!
'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' trailer be unveiled in Jaipur's Raj Mandir: Report
The much-awaited film of the year, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, starring Kartik Aaryan, will finally release its trailer on Wednesday (October 9), reports said.
'Can't match expectations but...': Priyadarshan on reuniting with Akshay Kumar
Acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan and Bollywood star Akshay Kumar are all set to collaborate on a new horror-comedy flick, Bhooth Bangla, after a 14-year hiatus. The announcement has sparked high anticipation among fans.
Manjulika is back for her throne in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' teaser
The much-anticipated teaser for the third installment of the popular horror-comedy franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, was released on Friday.
It's Rooh Baba v/s witches in spooky 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' poster!
The makers of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have heightened anticipation by unveiling a spooky new poster on Thursday.
New 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' poster out! Here's when teaser is releasing
The anticipation for the Rooh Baba (Kartik Aaryan) to return to the screens is reaching a fever pitch!