From Parineeta to Shakuntala Devi, Vidya Balan has had a successful 15-year journey in the Hindi film industry.
'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.' 'It's a harsh place.' 'When the going is good, it's great, but you really have to have the spirit to deal with the situation when the chips are down.'
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'It feels good when you are able to share your experiences and learning with someone who is willing and happy to listen and accept.' 'More than moulding him, I gave with an open heart, and Ahan was very receptive.'
What better occasion than International Women's Day to take a look?
Sukanya Verma lists 10 knockout performances from the star.
The actress was shooting for Kannada film Silk Sakkath Maga based on the life of sexy siren Silk Smitha.
Vidya gets dirty, Big Boss girls in swimwear
Take a look at the pictures of the shoot.
Veena Malik shot for a song in Silk Sakkath Maga despite a leg injury.
The actress, along with starlet Sofia Hayat, were spotted at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Race Course.
The veteran actress is currently serving as a jury member for a film festival.
Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 flawed characters through the years -- and we're not talking villains here -- and how successful they have been at the box office.
Anushka Sharma looks totally unrecognisable in her new film, Pari.
'This man changed the mindset of a generation.'
Vidya Balan and Ranbir Kapoor bag the top acting awards at this year's IIFA awards.
The actress won her first National Award for her role in Milan Luthria's biopic The Dirty Picture.
Vidya, Ranbir and Sushant Singh will try their hands at playing a detective.
Vidya Balan, Vida Samadzai and Mahek Chahal put up smashing appearances at the awards show.
After impressing with his cop act in Mumbai Saga, Emraan Hashmi returns to his favourite genre -- the suspense thriller -- with Chehre.
As the actress gears up for her rumoured wedding on December 14 wedding, we dig up some of her beautiful saris.
Get your lowdown on what's happening in Tamil cinema.
Here's a look at the past recipients of the Rajat Kamal trophy for Best Actress in the last 10 years.
The producer threw a party for her close friends.
The Zee Cine Awards took place on Saturday night -- Rockstar and The Dirty Picture emerged as big winners.
A look at the forthcoming female-oriented films coming up.
The actor's new film Jannat 2 may be doing well in theatres but it wasn't received too kindly by the critics.
If ever her inspiring reality is adapted for reel, Sukanya Verma wonders if these Indian actors might do justice to the role.
Audiences -- and producers -- no longer shy away from casting older heroines opposite younger heroes.
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Looking at iconic women who've been brought alive in cinema.
Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.
As Kangana Ranaut plays Jayalalithaa in the biopic Thalaivi, we take a look at other actresses who played onscreen goddesses.
Vidya Balan, Akshay Kumar join filmi junta at yet another awards function.
The filmmaker is at loggerheads with Kunal Kohli over which film -- TDP or ZNMD -- rightfully deserved the Best Film Trophy at the Screen awards.
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