Vidya gets candid on women centric movies...
Vidya Balan is in a happy space. She has got good reviews for her role in Kahaani 2 and is looking forward to the release of Begum Jaan and then starting work on Tumhari Sulu. Her powerful performances in movies have made women-centric films a trend.
Talking about this, Vidya says, "I think I was definitely the face for it (women centric films), but I can't take the full credit. While someone wrote those scripts and wanted to tell those stories, others funded it. And I agreed to do it because that's the hunger I have as an actor. I am constantly hungry. I am constantly looking for my next big catch. I am like a hungry tigress on the prowl, who's thinking of my next meal. It's a matter of timing; I have never calculated my career and I have never strategised in life. It doesn't come naturally to me. It only puts more pressure on me and I realised early [in my career] that I am not capable of it. But I graciously accept the tag and take that compliment."
She adds, "The kinds of messages and reactions I have been receiving is humbling. But do I feel powerful? Of course, when you are appreciated, you feel that your head maybe gets a little weighty; it sounds good and I am happy. I am not questioning it beyond that."
When asked if things are changing for women-centric films, Vidya readily agreed. "Yes, definitely, there is a change. Ever since I did Parineeta (2005), I was offered many of these films. But now, their tone and texture have changed. Also, the range of subjects and the kinds of roles have also become more exciting year-on-year. And when I talk about the tone and texture, previously it used to be very uni-dimensional. But no longer is that the case. Therefore, they are doing well because they are entertaining and engaging. You're not seeing a woman either as a devi (goddess) or a dayan (witch). I think we are treating women characters more as human beings now, and that's why they are becoming more relatable. Also, the number of female centric films has increased. But it's not a trend anymore as it's here to stay. Yes, there aren't enough number of such movies, but we are in a much better place than we were."
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