Vidya Balan's 'Parineeta' Role: Aishwarya Rai Initially Considered, Balan Endured 75 Auditions to Land Breakthrough

Vidya Balan's 'Parineeta' Role: Aishwarya Rai Initially Considered, Balan Endured 75 Auditions to Land Breakthrough

 09:06 31/08/2025

Vidya Balan's debut film 'Parineeta' recently marked 20 years, but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was initially considered for the lead role. Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra wanted a bigger star, but Vidya secured the part after 75 auditions. Music composer Shantanu Moitra recalls Vidya's perseverance, revealing she almost gave up before finally landing the role at a Bryan Adams concert.
Tannishtha Chatterjee diagnosed with Stage 4 oligo-metastatic cancer; thanks Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Shabana Azmi and others for their support - See post

Tannishtha Chatterjee diagnosed with Stage 4 oligo-metastatic cancer; thanks Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Shabana Azmi and others for their support - See post

 13:06 24/08/2025

Tannishtha Chatterjee, the acclaimed actress, bravely revealed her diagnosis of Stage 4 oligo-metastatic cancer, eight months after her father's passing from the same disease. In an emotional Instagram post, she expressed immense gratitude for the unwavering support from her family, friends, and industry colleagues like Vidya Balan and Shabana Azmi.
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