Vidya Balan says male stars are ‘uncomfortable with women taking center stage’: ‘It’s their loss. We’re doing better films’ | Vidya・Balan Bollywood News

Bollywood April 12, 2024

In the first session of Indian Express’ Expresso, Vidya Balan revealed that despite the film’s success, there was even resistance from the male stars when it came to sharing screen space.

Vidya Balan Vidya Balan said that male actors are reluctant to share screen space with her. (Photo: Vidya Balan/Instagram)

Vidya Balan decorated the opening ceremony of indian express expresso in Mumbai on Friday. In her candid conversation, Vidya spoke at length about her past love life, marriage and early days in the industry. She also revealed how she felt resistance from male actors when it came to sharing screen space due to her successful films like Ishqiya and The Dirty Picture.

Vidya says, “What about in the past?” (rolls eyes) I still don’t think it’s okay for them to star in a Vidya Balan movie or a movie with a female lead. It’s honestly their loss because we make better movies than they do. I believe that with all my heart. They’re making movies that are more formula-based, and movies with female leads are much more exciting. ”

“Of course people are grateful, but male stars are uncomfortable with women taking center stage. I don’t think it’s okay for someone to steal their thunder. But I don’t feel good about it. I never thought that would happen. What would I do if I was threatened? (laughs)

Watch the conversation here:

Actor Shakuntala Devi also spoke about how the ‘witch hunt’ against her in Bollywood made her lose confidence.

Also read: Vidya Balan reveals she faced a ‘witch hunt’ in the film industry: ‘It came from a personal issue someone had with me’

Vidya Balan is joined by her Do Or Do co-star Pratik Gandhi At the event. The Indian Express Group, in partnership with HSBC and Taj Hotels, has come together to build a unique platform, Indian Express Expresso, to create an eclectic, intimate and intellectual setting that draws on the personalities of the arts, culture and entertainment sector. We create content that is relevant and fun.

Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi will next be seen in ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’. The film is directed by Sirsha Guha Thakurta and also stars Ileana D’Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy in important roles. ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ will be released on her April 19th.

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Originally uploaded to: April 13, 2024, 08:23 IST

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