Vidya Balan to talk on women breaking new ground in Bollywood!

Vidya Balan to give a special talk on women breaking new ground in Bollywood!

Vidya Balan is anything but conventional, shattering glass ceilings and breaking stereotypes – She was the first female star from Bollywood to proudly shoulder a woman-centric film and rewrote history with the blockbuster The Dirty Picture.


Having headlined several game changing films for women stars in movies including Ishqya and the Kahaani franchise , the actress who has dared to be different and stuck to her roots, has always been a favorite while studying how the Contemporary Female Star in Bollywood has shaped aspirations for the New Indian Woman... Read more at: http://www.filmytown.com/vidya-balan-give-special-talk-women-breaking-new-ground-bollywood/

Vidya Balan’s Hair, skincare tips for a safe Holi

Vidya Balan gears up for Holi, “Coconut oil has always been my saviour”

Vidya Balan is known for her versatile roles and the way she carries herself through each character she plays.

With her gorgeous saree looks and those long wavy hair, she has always made a statement.

With celebrations in the air, the festival of colors brings along the worry for skin and hair too.

The beautiful actress shares her beauty secrets, favourite song, memory and delicacy with us.

Holi tip she swears by: By saying, ‘Bura Na Mano Holi Hai’, people have ... read more at: http://www.filmytown.com/vidya-balans-hair-skincare-tips-safe-holi/

Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh – movie review

Rating: ****

A suspense thriller featuring Vidya Balan, directed by Sujoy Ghosh. It is not a sequel of the 2012 film, just another installment of PEN’s ‘Kahaani’ brand.

Vidya Sinha (Vidya Balan) is a single mom, working woman happily living with her daughter in Chandannagar a small town in West Bengal. Her teenaged daughter is wheelchair ridden hence the mother keeps a nurse while she is out in her office.

On returning home in the evening Vidya finds her daughter missing with no leads despite checking in with the neighbors. 

More:http://www.filmytown.com/movies/kahaani-2-movie-review/

Sangeita Chauhaan’s Bollywood debut with Luv U Alia

The lead actress of Luv U Alia, Sangeita Chauhaan  has been a contestant of Miss India 2008, reached Top 5 and was also awarded the title for Miss Beautiful Smile.

This sweetie-smiley girl has modelled for several products, taken part in Ramp Walk and appeared in good number of commercials. Born and brought up in Gujarat. She is a Rajput and wanted to become an actor since her childhood. I must be something around 6-7 years old.

Sangeita was a shy and an introvert school kid. I remember when my teacher had selected me for the school drama. I was very low on confidence. I was a sportsperson in school. Have graduated in Commerce.

Sangeita Chauhaan speaks exclusively to FILMY TOWN

 

Tell us what is Luv U Alia about.

Alia is the daughter of separated parents and having seen turbulent times in the family, she is totally disillusioned with the institution of marriage. Reluctant to tie the knot, it is then circumstances which unfold realization on her.

What is your role in the film?

I get to play the central role and feel blessed having this opportunity. She is a simple girl, contemperory person, working too and appears like a girl next door.

She falls into a relationship and that is when complications occur in her life.

- Read the full interview at: http://www.filmytown.com/sangeita-chauhaan-debut-love-u-alia/#sthash.fkzBx1Ad.dpuf

‘Women In Films’ panel discussion at Mumbail Film Fest

Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival hosts the ‘Women In Film’ panel discussion with eminent women from the world of cinema

MUMBAI, NOVEMBER 3, 2015:

On Tuesday, November 3rd, Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival with Star India brought together distinguished women from Indian and international cinema. Shabana Azmi, Vidya Balan, Kangana Ranaut, Kiran Rao, Anupama Chopra and American filmmaker Ava DuVernay took part in a conversation on Women in Film that was powered by Lifebuoy and their initiative ‘Help a Child Reach 5′ that examined the position of women in film today.

The session commenced with the screening of a moving film about Lifebuoy’s ‘Help a Child Reach 5’ initiative. Made by acclaimed director Anand Gandhi, the film which deals with the issue of infant mortality left the audience visibly touched. The discussion was then kicked off by Anuvab Pal who moderated the conversation and touched upon important topics ranging from the relation between gender and characters to the wage disparity that still remains prevalent across many industries.

In response to a question, Kangana Ranaut expressed, “I feel it’s not about female or male centric characters, it is about a character that has lived and been loved.”

Vidya Balan shares her views stating that, “I have seen growth and I am happy with it. You have to look at the journey and not the destination.”

Talking about the portrayal of women in films, actor Shabana Azmi said, “It has been left to parallel cinema to portray women with any kind of complexity”.

Ava DuVernay spoke about the issues women face in Hollywood and said, “There is a definite kind of film a woman is allowed to make”. She then added, “because of economics women are not given the budget or trust to make films apart from romantic comedy.”

Kiran Rao also expressed that “women must stand up and know their worth and their value”

The panel was preceded by a brunch that celebrated women in film. Attended by women at the top of their game in media and film, the occasion was made even more special by Sula Vineyards which did a tasting of their new sparkling wine- Brut Tropicale.

- Read the full news and see more at: http://www.filmytown.com/women-in-film-panel-discussion-mumbail-film-fest/#sthash.oYlYffSl.dpuf

Bobby Jasoos – Film review

Film Rating: ***

Bobby aka Bilkish (Vidya Balan) in the guise of a Durvesh, spying on her childhood friend is the opening scene in the film. Her friend is having an affair with the local goon aka Lala ( Arjun Bajwa – restrained performance).

Bobby Jasoos is a film that celebrates the aspiration of Bobby, who wants to become the number one detective in the old city area of Hyderabad. The film is directed by Samar Shaikh, produced by Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha.

Bobby has a penchant for disguise and big dreams as she wants to be a Jasoos, but as luck would have it she is not able to go beyond spying on youngsters and snooping around for the locals and breaking engagements for a small fees , she wants to be an ace detective but ends up being ACE VENTURA

- Read full review and see more pics at: 
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Vidya Balan to visit Narendra Modi's tea stall in Baroda

Vidya Balan, who will be seen playing the role of a detective in her next “Bobby Jasoos” is currently covering an extensive promotion leg for the film.

We now hear that Vidya, who will be soon visiting Baroda, Gujarat for promotions has decided to also visit the tea stall which sold free tea during elections in support of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Narendra Modi started his journey from a  tea stall years ago and has now reached greatest of heights.

So during marketing meetings, Vidya shared how she is keen to visit this particular tea stall which had become chatter throughout the election campaign.

Vidya will be visiting the stall to have a cup of tea.

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Vidya Balan confirms the news and adds, “When the team told me that we are going to Baroda, my immediate reaction was I would like to go the stall. It has become one of the most popular destination in Baroda.”

The versatile actress, Vidya Balan, who never ceases to surprise audiences, will be seen in 12 different looks in Bobby Jasoos. In the film her character wishes to become the number one detective in the old city of Hyderabad. Ali Fazal plays the male lead role opposite Vidya.

Bobby Jasoos will explore Hyderabadi flavor

Now days films are exploring cities like never before. Film makers are creating characters out of a city, where the society, people's behavior, style of talking and inter personal relationships form a huge backdrop or character. 

Bobby Jasoos takes this to greater lengths. In Bobby Jasoos Hyderabad is not shot as a city where the film is set, Hyderabad is a character in itself.

Vidya Balan starrer Bobby Jasoos is set in Hyderabad and the entire film is shot there.

Bobby Jasoos is a film about Bobby, who wants to become the no.1 detective of her moohala. The film explores her journey exploring different aspects of Hyderabad. 

Hyderabad plays an important role in the story just the way Kolkata was a major part of the film Kahaani. 

Vidya had shot for her film Kahaani in Kolkata during the festival of Durga Puja, in the same way she shot during Ramzaan in Hyderabad for Bobby Jasoos.  

The flavor of the city of  has been brought out in the film and one can get a feel and vibe of the city by watching the film.

For an actor it becomes enhances their performance as the character becomes more steeped in reality.

Vidya is infact also taking a keen interest in the marketing of the film and she wishes to market the film around the city of Hyderabad, establishing the part it plays in this film.

Directed by Samar Shaikh, the film is slated to release on July 4th, 2014.

Bobby Jasoos - Blog Launched

Bobby Jasoos’s Bollywood News and Gossip Blog – Bobby Ko Sab Malum

Vidya Balan who will be seen playing a detective in her upcoming film Bobby Jasoos has taken up Bollywood to use her jasoosi skills.

Yesterday (13th June) the actress launched a blog called “Bobby Ko Sab Maloom Hai” where she will write and share exclusive Bollywood news and gossips. The actress knows a lot of people in the industry which will give her access of exclusive stories.

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The actress shared the first news about a very well known producer who gave 3 back to back hits this year and will be producing a big project with the director who got his one of the hits this year.

The news got everyone thinking and everyone starting gushing about how good the idea is. The blog will reveal a new idea alternate days.

Link of the blog: http://bobbyjasoos.tumblr.com/

Jagga Jasoos to promote Bobby Jasoos

Bobby Jasoos, which is a film revolving around the journey of a female detective is a detective film coming out after a really long time.

And Ranbir Kapoor, who will be seen in another detective film, Jagga Jasoos will be promoting this Vidya Balan starrer, Bobby Jasoos.

Dia Mirza, who is the producer of the film approached Ranbir Kapoor for bytes for a series which is part of the promotion of Bobby Jasoos.

And Ranbir Kapoor readily agreed to be a part of it.

With Bobby Jasoos, Vidya has bagged a very interesting role as a female detective. The film is set in Hyderabad and shows her speaking Hyderabadi language with penchant

The trailer has received immense appreciation from all the quarters.

Vidya Balan Takes Tampa Bay by Storm

The 2nd IIFA US tour to visit New York, Houston, Tampa and Orlando

· Vidya makes a public appearance at Eat at Joe’s

· IIFA Magic of the Movies tickets go on sale this Tuesday, 15th March on Ticketmaster!

· Deepika Padukone to perform at the Tata Motors IIFA Awards

· Ustaad Fateh Ali Khan to perform at the IIFA Magic of the Movies & Technical Awards

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/vidya-takes-tampa-bay-storm

SHAADI KE SIDE EFFECTS (Film Review)

Rating: ***

A quirky and humorous story dealing with a serious issue of decision making and sharing in a married life!

With time the intimacy in most marriages falls apart. But not Sid and Trisha’s marriage… They just can’t keep their hands of each other in spite of being married for years!

This is Sid Roy (Farhan Akhtar) and Trisha Malik Roy’s (Vidya Balan) story. Sid is a struggling musician who spends considerable effort and time in making jingles. Trisha has a stable job, is a free spirited, confident woman.

But Sid has a secret behind this: “When I make a mistake, I say sorry… And when my wife makes a mistake, I say sorry!”

- Full Review and more pics at: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/shaadi-ke-side-effects-film-review/