I don't open my mouth unnecessarily

She may be the new femme fatale on the block, sweet talking her way into two men's heart in her upcoming film 'Ishqiya' but actress Vidya Balan admits that in real life she doesn't open her mouth unnecessarily. 'Ishqiya' is up for release and if promos are any indication, the film is making a statement with its explicit dialogues. (Text courtesy: PTI)

The 'Ishqiya' Album

Two thieves, Khalujan (Naseeruddin Shah) and Babban (Arshad Warsi), steal 25 lakhs from ruthless ganglord Mushtaq (Salman Shahid) to flee to their home. On being caught by Mushtaq, they manage a narrow escape right under his nose along with the money, thus bruising his ego greatly.

Being on the run for their lives, they seek refuge with an old friend, and instead meet his widow, Krishna (Vidya Balan). She leads a dull and lonely life of a widow. With the coming of Khalujan and Babban, there is new energy and enthusiasm that enters her life. Krishna's youthfulness and serenity starts to flower again.

Khalujan builds a deep amount of respect and love for her, to which she responds in a positive manner. Babban on the other hand eyes her with lust. There is a breath of fresh air in the lives of the three as in each other they find a vent to forget the past and find joy in every moment.

This fantasyland is suddenly disrupted as Mushtaq discovers the location of the two. Being a gangster's wife, a new side of Krishna comes to light, a master in her husband's criminal ways. She is the only route for the two to get out of trouble.

As we ride along this dangerous territory, the situations lead Babban and Krishna to celebrate moments of intimacy, thus summing up to become a clash of emotion between the three.

Skeletons from the Krishna's past which were locked up till this moment; bounce back and affect the crime they are committing, creating a clash between love & trust on one side and crime & deceit on the other.

Set in a rural landscape, 'Ishqiya' explores basic human emotions as influenced by desire, greed and revenge.

Source: MovieTalkies

I would prefer a son like Abhishek: Vidya

Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Vidya Balan, who plays Amitabh Bachchan's mother in 'Paa', was so impressed by Abhishek's caring behaviour towards his father during the shooting that she confesses she would like to have a son like Abhishek in real life.

'I would prefer a son like Abhishek. I have seen him with his father on the sets... he was so nice to his father that I was touched,' Vidya told reporters here Saturday.


Director R. Balakrishnan's 'Paa' is an emotional story of a father-son relationship and Amitabh will be seen as Abhishek's 13-year-old son Auro who is suffering from a rare disease progeria, that accelerates ageing. The film releases Dec 4.


'The film is all about Auro and all through the film there is a certain sensibility about Auro, but no sympathy is shown towards the 13-year-old progeric child in the film,' said Vidya.


When the director approached her for the role, she wasn't sure about playing the mother of a progeric child. 'Initially, I wondered how to do the role as I didn't have that motherly instinct. But while working on the film I realised what motherhood is,' said Vidya.


She says playing Amitabh's mother wasn't difficult at all. 'I was a bit concerned initially but it was smooth sail once we started working together.'


Asked if it wasn't a risk to play a mother so early in her career, she said: 'I didn't see any risk, rather it was a lifetime opportunity to get to work in such a wonderful film.'

Vidya Balan to endorse GoodKnight cream

Munnabhai's girl Vidya Balan has just inked a brand endorsement deal with Godrej Sara Lee's GoodKnight Naturals', a moisturizing mosquito repellent cream.

Vidya Balan, the new face for GoodKnight Naturals, says, "When it comes to applying products on my skin, I am very cautious. Goodknight Naturals mosquito repellent cream has unbelievable properties which make my skin feel safe whilst protecting me from mosquitoes during outdoor shoots, and the best part is that it is non-sticky. I was very excited when Godrej, an age old name and a trusted brand approached me to be a part of this campaign in which this revolutionary product will help fight the mosquito menace."

The new campaign focuses on communicating the effectiveness of a moisturizer based mosquito repellent cream with the goodness of natural herbs like tulsi and lavender that help fight mosquitoes naturally while keeping the skin nourished and protected with milk. The ad campaign and concept developed by JWT, communicates the powerful combination of safety from mosquitoes and protection of the skin as never before, while highlighting the product offering through their catchy line... 'Machharon ki haar, skin se pyaar!'

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Tarun Arora, VP Sales & Marketing, Godrej Sara Lee said, "GoodKnight has always offered products which are based on strong consumer insights. The biggest challenge was to overcome the existing mental barriers of people being precarious about using mosquito repellent creams as they are associated with being sticky and harsh on the skin. The new ad positions the product in a way that cues in safety and credibility in a reassuring manner".

With such a power packed campaign and star power of Vidya Balan, GoodKnight brand will surely strengthen its supremacy in the market.

Vidya Balan's disappearing act in Cambridge

Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) Vidya Balan proved to be more adventurous than her sedate image suggests. While shooting for R. Balakrishna's 'Pa' in Cambridge, she fell in love with the place and disappeared. The story goes that the crew returned to India without her.

'It's nothing so dramatic. Yes, I did stay back in Cambridge. I simply had to. I had no choice,' Vidya, who has teamed up with Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan in the movie.

'I just couldn't help it. Just being in Cambridge shooting was not enough. I felt a deep connect with the campus and the environment. I just wanted to walk around the campus with books in hand, so I'd look like a student,' she said.

'Luckily, I've a friend in Cambridge. I stayed with my friend and her husband. It was the most enriching experience of my life. Just the air and the feel of the place is so special.'

Vidya now intends to buy herself a quiet escape route. 'I can't afford a place in Cambridge. I know of a place near Mumbai that offers the same climate and topography. But I am not revealing it,' she said.