Vidya Balan & Shefali Shah Interview with Anupama Chopra | Jalsa | Film Companion

"Today, it's a better time to be a female actor than a male actor" - Ahead of the release of Jalsa on ‪@PrimeVideoIN‬, powerhouse talents Vidya Balan & Shefali Shah speak to Anupama Chopra about their experience collaborating with each other, what they picked up from each other's process and the reality of being married to film producers!
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"Anger is an expression of fear." - Vidya Balan supremacy 🔥🔥

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For a black chick like me I love the fact there is a streaming platform how on earth will a girl like me living in a small West Country town ever get to see these amazing Indian movies and amazing Indian series like Delhi Crime and scared games. Yes the big Bollywood blockbusters are great but I am finding that the smaller films from India are very special and way more personal.

[@ABhattacharya]

This movie was mind blowing!

[@chersono5506]

I’m South African and I just fell Inlove with Shefali Shah after watching “Darlings”. She’s extremely talented 😭

[@Alias24288]

Watch Kahani it is the best Indian movie ever made!

[@Ali-rd2jh]

It's so refreshing to see two leading ladies who backed themselves up solely on the basis of their talent are getting such roles to shine and put themselves out there to show the world. That see we have arrived. ❤️❤️

[@gauravipal9518]

Shefali is a very good actor no doubt. But she cheated on her former husband (Harsh Chhaya whom she divorced) to marry her current husband who is a successful producer and cast her opposite Amitabh Bacchan.

[@claudiabailey5302]

@@gauravipal9518 when it comes to someone’s personal life we really need to leave that alone as we don’t know the ins and outs of it. Yes she married a producer but the real question is she any good at what she does.. I have watched a lot of her work the overly script or story may not be great at all times but she brings her A game to the roles. Marrying a producer does not increase you talent even it gives your more access.

[@ABhattacharya]

Yes! They should have invited Rohini too. Ageism?

[@DebVids]

Vidhya's sari & her styling is awesome.

[@shaanqureshi8805]

It's awesome , but it's not for her as it's making her look more bulkier @debvids.

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Sorry Bulkier

[@jojj3268]

Yeah she's looking stunning.

[@preetsingh6823]

@@jojj3268 yup👌

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The best part was Shefali Ma’am saying that she doesn’t act like the character but becomes the character. We STAN her in this house 👏🏽

[@harshghosh6431]

There's something about her eyes; the way she emotes through them, the pain, the anger, the heartbreak you can't for a second take your eyes off her. Delhi Crime remains my favourite of hers, uff what a performance!!

[@SheMeansBusiness]

Can we take a moment to admire how well Anupama interviews. Each interview is so intensely interesting.

[@PiyaliSenguptaSings]

I second that :)

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[@Ayesha_F]

+1

[@antieverything8476]

vidya so stylish! great mix-match. its true all star heros are stuck in bottle. women are doing far greater variety

[@abdulrahmankhan667]

She's so right. Female roles are getting diverse while most of the male actors are still there....the STAR roles.

[@prateek_official7]

Yess

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@@rrrkk 😑

[@lamyaibrahim8710]

Maybe in bollywood but in south industryit doesnt

[@abdulrahmankhan667]

@@lamyaibrahim8710 I disagree. There it's even worse. Samantha, Nayanthara and NIithya Menon have discussed it several times. Very few roles available.

[@lamyaibrahim8710]

@@abdulrahmankhan667 i meant for male stars not females

[@sushtendolkar5253]

" I don't act like the character, I become the character"..wow..it says volumes of the process required to become a terrific actor like she is. Meaningful conversation among three women with knowledge and insight. Love you 😍

[@shubhrabaranwal9501]

Shefali Shah has the most beautiful and expressive eyes 💓

[@sarath.g4405]

She is looking so old🤣

[@Pratyushprusty1998]

Vidya looks so stunning. She's aging like fine wine.

[@AnkitaShettyYT]

Such powerful, amazing actors! Kudos to them! And Vidya’s laughter is infectious ❤️

[@_ANJALISINGH]

Its so great to listen such brilliant interviews with insightful actors.

[@ziddharthsiddranka4051]

Vidya is so articulate….love her absolutely ❤️

[@sierratotter]

Thank you so so much for bringing them together for this interview, they’re my top two favourite actors in the Hindi film industry. Love!

[@d.s.309]

What an exchange of views and expression of the story of two women and their intricate and different and difficult characters they play and act in this movie. Look forward to seeing it. I am definitely going to enjoy it. Seems a very mature story.

[@alhaanfatima]

Wow! Loved THIS interview! Shefali is GOLD! Love love love her!

[@manjusingh7182]

Saw 'Jalsa '. It is worth watching. Everyone can see. Really it's universal movie. Both actresses have done good job.

[@patrumba4899]

Now we need Shefali Vidya Konkona in a movie!! That would be epic!!!!

[@zaara8151]

Both played🔥🔥🔥🔥 thnx Shefali and vidya Balan for such a brilliant movie with such a powerful performance..

[@devikalakhote351]

Would like to see an interview with the cast and/or crew of Jhund! There is so much technical brilliance in that film.

[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

I love this Palakkad Kerala woman who made a mark in Hindi films when she went through rejections in Tamil and Malayalam movies. A huge loss of talent for South films

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quote of the Day: “I don’t know if I’m saying too much, actually.” (This is so relatable lmao)

[@pious_liquid_for_immortality]

That MAMI panel 2015...I was there in the audience and how radiant Vidya Balan was and continues to be....

[@chitrashankar1188]

I loved the whole interview with three very powerful woman personalities, unique in their own way yet so similar!!! Love u Anupama. I am ur huge fan and Vidya and Shefali have watched all their movies and like Vidya rightly said they both touch of hearts through their roles!!!!👍🥰

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m so happy to see this interview! My excitement knows no bounds 👏🏽

[@tempqwerty923]

Can’t take my eyes of Vidya.

[@urvivyas4321]

Lovely and intellectual conversation. Love these ladies. Special shout out for Shefali’s hair and outfit 💕

[@jignasuchak9456]

I loved the fact that both of them not even once butt/jumped in with their views while the other one was speaking or answering a question

[@sanjanapuri4793]

So inspiring to see such articulate intelligent and skilled women having a conversation about a brilliantly executed film!

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Mam lekin Vidya beef khaati ha boht

[@sundars2819]

What a brilliant.movie! The casting , direction, music and scope for every single actors and with their brilliant performace! An unusual classic for Bolloywood!

[@anuwarrier]

Two of my favourite actors! Thank you, Anupama. :) Can't wait to watch this.

[@shynarareddy]

Amazing to see two great secure actors!🥰🥰

[@gorgeousaquarius]

Vidya’s laughter though🥰

[@yashikagupta9659]

What an amazing interview Anupama, Fantastic!!!!!

[@ifrarikhan]

The movie was great! Shefali is such an powerful actress!

[@gayatrisawant5003]

Vidya Balan is an excellent orator .. Shefali is a brilliant actress .. waiting to watch this movie ..

[@sadiqali41]

I am glad Anupama had such a good conversation and liked the way you handled and both clarified and all the best for both of them to do more movies together

[@asrarehman552]

Love the styling on Vidya Balan..very stylish and still so her.

[@anandchauhan2564]

Wt a movie...🤭🤭 Mind blowing... Literally it's such a treat to watch them together.... 🥰🥰🥰

[@akashbansal461]

Love Vidya s attire!

[@amitprasad5928]

So much power and tallent in one frame I felt watching this interview. Bechare male actors.

[@atiyaizhar581]

I just love how these two women passionately talk about their work. All the best lovely ladies

[@parveenbhat2883]

Vidya looks stunning 😍 Indian women look gorgeous in their traditional dresses. No need to show your skin to be beautiful!

[@SankethRao]

Dynamite these two, such a pleasure to watch!

[@ifrarikhan]

I’m so excited that they are in the same movie!

[@connectind3680]

Absolutely beautiful performances by both these stunning actors..love vidya n shefali.. Worth the wait watching them perform after a while..intense script 👌

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There's one more actor in the movie...Rohini Hattangadi

[@connectind3680]

@aanand44u yes of course how could I forget sorry..she was a delightful 😊

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Can we say Content is Queen now.

[@himadrisingh425]

Many a times after a movie is good we feel that wow this part was perfectly played by the actor..seeing vidya ma’am and shefali ma’am in jalsa made me realise how brilliant both of them are..the movie would have been equally good if their roles were reversed as well..that is how versatile both are

[@dustermuster8818]

Jalsa was a fantabulous movie and these terrific actors took it to the next level

[@moonalohani6612]

I want to see them together again .

[@dee8789]

Love Vidya Balan. One of the greatest actors we have today in Hindi Films.Can't wait to watch the film. And Anupama Mam, you are awesome as always.

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I was waiting for thisv

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Will never miss a movie in which these two stalwarts are acting! They're the best. Together, they will be dynamite!

[@kumarraaj1]

This movie is one of the best Hindi language movie I have ever seen in my life..

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Lovely interview 💯✨

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Both of them had outstanding performance 👌👌👌👌👌 Nice movie ❤️❤️❤️

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Talented and gorgeous what else can be said. I wish they would come to Hollywood.

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Shefali Shah is a phenomenal actress.

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Jalsa uff what a film 🔥👏 Matchless outstanding

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I just love to watch often these wonderful ladies ..just love them ...🥰

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After seeing so many interviews today of female actors , I really want a movie with Vidya Balan and Tapsee Pannu together... I think it will be a blast.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

15:57 That’s not the current definition of ‘Ghosting’ but I know what she meant 😂

[@PiyaliSenguptaSings]

Inthink wanted to say "I'm gonna shadow you"

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The icons 😍✨🙌👏

[@amyrah960]

I saw it in 3 or 4 sittings. It was so unsettling.

[@Seemstobereal]

Superb movie ..loved these powerhouse actors

[@denizkaya6000]

How do you watch this and not fall in love with these beautifullllll women!!!!

[@rahulmhetre3803]

Mam we love your show very much.

[@sameyagirey8884]

I love the part when ruksana get to know the truth... shefali's eye then were..... amazing

[@sagorhosseinneel3947]

Two power House in one frame.. you can't ignore them. .. Jalsa is a masterpiece unfortunately ❤

[@asishku.pattnayak764]

SHEFALI SHAH HAS REGINA KING VIBES.... JUST GIVE HER SOME HOLLYWOOD SCRIPT ALREADY

[@varsharadia6463]

Two best actresses of Bollywood and normal simple real👌👌💕💕

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Idk why Vidya is worried because we’re all excited to see her in a grey role and even play a fabulous villain. ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’ Sequel, maybe? 😂

[@JassiSingh-rb1jm]

So awesome.

[@sweet2008s]

Both women look so good

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Two refined actresses that Indian Cinema has💐

[@AparajitaBurjwal]

Thanks

[@Ushi123]

I'm more excited about the kitchen scene than the movie. 🤣

[@shrii1857]

Wish sanjay leela bhansali will make a period drama, with vidya, vidyut, yami and shefali, manoj bajpai. Something like gulab gang.

[@Sadaf83]

VIdya is looking sooo beautiful ... love her look ❤

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Shefali Shah back from her beach vacation! 😍

[@devangisaurin8651]

Ya I also agree for that your comment "it's abetter time to be a female actor.......

[@dishanegi1736]

Human amazing 😍

[@Jigyasa14]

Both of them are phenomenonal actress ❤️ When kangana says she is the best and all nonsense she writes on her insta bio i wanna show her their films especially Vidya's from her first movie she was amazing

[@adithiv3050]

The number of times all these women agree on ya ya ya

[@sahagoutam]

One word for both the ladies, amazing. It would be nice to get a few words from Rohini Hatangadi, what amazing actress she has been for year's.

[@nayanmonibaishya5083]

Two acting legends

[@adityapal8367]

It doesn’t make sense to see the interviews before even seeing the movie. Every time Anupama is saying “I would like to say without much giving ……” I mean we have not seen anything !

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Exhibit A of Streaming Services making a Cultural Impact: ‘Sacred Games’, and ‘Made in Heaven’ (among others)

[@huykapila]

Vidya Balan is so beautiful.. lovely saree

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Omggggg...two of my most favsss ❤️❤️

[@shahatajsarkar7626]

Preeetttyyy womennn!!!😭👍🏾

[@dhaneshshetty4968]

shefali shah is so gorgeous

[@nikhilsukumar23]

Shefali is too powerful as an actress. You can never guess what will happen when she acts. Vidya is open and expressive while Shefali is a mystery. But Shefali is powerful both in life and acting. You can see Vidya is tensed here and Shefali is already developed as an actor and is moved to the next level and knows what to do and when. Shefali is trying to ease Vidya since she has the upper hand. You may feel the younger Shefali was similar to Vidya but it's not true. Both are poles apart.

[@sssy910]

maybe that's because shefali is more well-versed with the ott platform compared to Vidya who's relatively new to this. Vidya is yet to get accustomed to the workings of ott films/series. ott stories are becoming more and more real and relatable. maybe that's why she was apprehensive about doing her role in the first part. Bollywood to ott is a huge transformation and she needs a little more time ig. Shefali rules the ott space, undoubtedly.

[@nikhilsukumar23]

@@sssy910 yes that angle I missed. We must give our actors more time.

[@AGNYC]

I've taught them both well

[@vvvvvvvvvvvv70]

Fellow people someone please tell me who the girl mentioned in the beginning of the movie is? The one the movie is in remembrance of? I’ve been looking and noone talks about it. I’m very curious.

[@jotajota5054]

QUE MULHER LINDA ESSA INDIANA SHEFALI SHAH

[@arpitagarwal82]

A lot of empathy is needed to understand Jalsa... Movie has too many layers and I truly feels that It was very realistic.....

[@saimaiqbal9336]

Three of my most beloved humans on earth together😍😍what a sight😘