Vidya Balan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Mission Mangal | Film Companion

#VidyaBalan chats with Anupama Chopra about why she won’t collaborate with her producer husband Siddharth Roy Kapur, the overwhelming response she received for #MissionMangal also starring #AkshayKumar and her decision to follow her gut and not allow box-office figures to govern her choices anymore.
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[@FilmCompanionStudios]

What did you think of Vidya Balan's performance in #MissionMangal?

[@rituk4783]

Film Companion it’s a hit & she is back !!! Coz after so many flops she was so lost !!!

[@rituk4783]

Film Companion u call ppl after their movie /song is hit 🤔🤔🤔??? Before that u donot even care !!!

[@aparnawali7267]

She was awesome and so believable. She and Akshay Kumar were two pillars and complemented so well. Such a natural act by both of them. Definitely one of the best movie of the year.

[@veenashetty9263]

Vidya Balan breaking stereotpyes ...rocking it girl ...

[@VikramKumar-tp5bf]

She was the best among all ... ✨⚡⚡

[@ramithaweerasekare6589]

Tara Shinde deserves her own film. Vidya's part is the most layered character in the film and she was just perfect. She deserved this success.

[@nitee2100]

True true and trueeeee

[@abhijitsingh9916]

She is powerhouse.. Still media will keep on talking about her weight gain.. Pregnancy.. Her wardrobe.. Why is she not playing typical heroine in any of the khan movies.. Keep up the good work Vidya.. You are so natural.

[@Sudipta-Roy-1990]

Thank you so much dear. U r a man inspite of that u expressed ur solidarity. Many women also cant think the way u think. They are just up for criticism. Thank u so much. Ur voice must be reached to every nook and corner. Kudos to you. Finally I must say that I love u and ur comment.

[@vikashkumar-tu6ki]

That's the words every girl wants to listen who want to live on her own terms Boys who thinks like you make this society cool to live and enjoy every moment of life

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

Because the heroines in Khan movies are reduced to just being the romantic lead. I actually prefer Vidya taking on the lead roles.

[@chandler_bing7433]

Honestly I agree with this but I don't think vidya needs such movies to prove herself she has received a lot of love and appreciation for the movies she had done so I think it's okay if she isn't doing such movies

[@mra2903]

The only actress I like offscreen in Bollywood.

[@drd.n4695]

A very smart choice.

[@Skeptic_arun]

She said "I matured into being a woman" that's what makes her special every other actress want to call themselves "Girl" and try to behave like one, regardless the age....:)

[@lalaland8112]

Vidya, you are like a woman I would meet when I step out my house. The woman next door, who is so special in her gentle warm ways, who can achieve so much and still stay so humble. So love your personality, your work everything. More power to you

[@chandler_bing7433]

Exactly! Staying that way even after fame is not an easy thing

[@abdulrahmankhan667]

Mission Mangal eventually became Vidya Balan's film. That's the power of being an extraordinary artist.

[@prashantgurung2635]

Its still an akshay kumar film but ya vidhya had the best role and she did a great job

[@kantasemwal5581]

It's more like an Akshay Kumar film headlined by Vidya Balan.

[@lrlal3874]

Totally

[@nannurn5743]

It's grafullay becoming a vidya balan movie

[@pratikshyapoudel7614]

True

[@sreemoyeedg5100]

Anu mam, with due respect the character 'tara' definitely had glamour and romance. She was in love with her family, with her home , her plants, her almighty, her co-workers. After a long time, a character wears sari back to back with every bit of authenticity and spark. Why dont we staRt broadening the scope of 'glamour' on hindi cinema screen. ~My great grandmother always wore cotton saris from sabji mandi to festivity and celebrations. She is the most glamourous lady I have met in my lifetime. We might hv a collective insecurity about dressing in a modest Indian way and losing out on the global index of 'glamour'. Can we shrug that off ! P.s. thankyou for doing this interview. P.P.S. Vidya ji... Much love💙❤

[@dhanya7466]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mishkikapoor2549]

Sreemoyee DG wow so well put! I also didn't like that de -glamour thing!!

[@mau_the_cat]

Anupama is looking like a kid who has got an unlimited supply of candy. She is extra happy while interviewing strong female leads. 🤣🤣🤣

[@wingsoffire3449]

Exactly...I felt the same..😅

[@drd.n4695]

Isn't that lovely?

[@drd.n4695]

@Rudraksh Tiwari So what, you have idiosyncrasies that your family might be tolerating? Goenkaji says: if you don't like Elaichi in the Kheer, remove it and enjoy the rest. Discernment is the key. Best wishes.

[@chandler_bing7433]

I'd exactly have the same energy watching vidya giving an interview

[@priyasagari]

Both of them are beautiful

[@randomwanderer878]

Queen of acting..soo articulate and makes soo much sense!! So beautiful!! Just Perfect !!😘😘😘😘😍

[@abhinavrao2736]

Vidya Power Balan...she is the power house.. The force to reckon with. The actual actor.

[@bineetagarwal7854]

Hamari adhuri kahani was a flop but I felt that was a very good film. A love story so so deep n different was fab.😁

[@ranju440]

Bineet Agarwal that was very good people are stupid not to understand such beautiful love texture

[@princyrawat1536]

Same

[@bineetagarwal7854]

@@ranju440 yes

[@summertummer2394]

Movie was nonsense

[@pragya7654]

At around 7:20, why vidya feels like one of us because she doesn't do airport looks, she doesn't fake who she is, she doesn't do botox or try to get zero, she doesn't try to be glamorous..she is who she is..she isn't fake..she says it like she is..that is why she feels like one of us

[@kumarendranparameswaran8809]

LOVE how she talked abt why she wouldnt work with her husband. Very open and real and funny 😂

[@bidishakataki1311]

She is so good! So well spoken..I can hear her talk for hours and what a top notch actress she is! Keep it up Vidya, you are amazing!

[@sowmyab506]

I like these kind of interviews where it’s done after the movie has released and the audience has seen it. The actors can really sit and talk about the craft and how they developed the characters etc. Interviews before the film are all promotional drama, game shows and stupid stuff overall.

[@KING-ri2vs]

Post release interviews are part of promotional campaign as well.

[@drd.n4695]

Good point ...

[@sowmyab506]

KING could be. But they are more substance and less drama I feel

[@akshit2051]

KING agree but by that time audience differentiate which is kalank and which is mission mangal (I mean about the crisp script).

[@upama12]

Articulate, Humble, Wholesome!! She personifies all positive adjectives there possibly could be. My lack of vocab is preventing me from complimenting her to the core of my being. So true! She's just one of us. She is one of those woman, we are proud of our kind. She just makes me want to be more of myself. And so excepting of our so called flaws. 💕💕💕

[@NasikaRahman]

Such a bliss listening to her.... perfect combo of beauty and brains.

[@golammostafaamit3946]

Such a great actress and so underappreciated. The media is more interested in discussing Sonam's wardrobe than shedding light on such amazing works from Vidya. Love her so much. More power to her. More power to women.

[@yogithashetty2587]

Vidya balan is simply awesome 👏🏻 her beauty, intelligence and acting skills knows no boundaries! She s a real treat to Indian cinema not just Bollywood!!! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@AishwaryaNet]

"I don't have to shop for vegetables, but I am very hands on" ♥️

[@trendybis]

Vidya can keep on talking and one can just listen... She is a delight to watch.. ❤ Thank you Anupama Mam. ✌❤

[@abdurrafay6138]

She’s so optimistic. I have always found her beautiful despite being millennial . Anupama takes best interviews kindly upload one with mahira khan . Love from Pakistan

[@PSKx13]

Went to see The Story & Akshay. Came out as Vidya Balan fan

[@ai172]

An actress that is so relatable and likeable both onscreen and off screen💗😍

[@beenaudyawar]

Vidya Balan was the hero of the film...

[@frangipani.19]

Vidya looks so gorgeous here 💜i love the way she speaks ♥️🌼

[@cathyrodrigues1643]

What simplicity!!!! love the way you said " I trust my team". So much of truth in what you've said. God bless you Vidhya🥰

[@adhikaralasomashekar3503]

#MissionMangal is mainly driven by the Powerhouse performance of V.Balan.

[@balajim9579]

I'm waiting for the MM to be streamed online, But whereever I read reviews, the only praise for the movie is "Vidya Balan" , Starring opposite/along side Super star like AK ( I mean the kinda stardom these men get), Vidya stealing the show is something none of other heroine could grab, ofcourse there were few yesteryears like Sridevi, but VB is unique.

[@kantasemwal5581]

Balaji M Actresses have many times shadowed the so called superstars. But media never credits them for that. Even Vidya has a lead role in the film and Akshay is second lead, they still write in headlines as Akshay Kumar film. media should become more inclusive.

[@ridaahmed8278]

In past like meena kumari,Mahdu bala,nutan,sharmila,sooo many it’s not like that heroine only just a show piece nargis too like mother India there is lots of n sridevi professionally no body can take that place

[@maddangpo6230]

Thank God we have actors like Vidya, Tabu and Kangana to an extend (sans her personal controversy) in Bollywood! history will definitely be on their side for changing the landscape of Bollywood for female actors.

[@sabyasachisarangi]

Not Kangana, she isn't suited for different characters, like say this one.

[@Esther-ps3vx]

@@sabyasachisarangi I agree with you.

[@maddangpo6230]

Sabyasachi Sarangi how do u know abt her acting or acting at all when u cant even make sense of what you are trying to say? next please!

[@kantasemwal5581]

Her character in Queen tells that she can also nail soft roles. Yar 3 national awards hain, aisi hi thodi?

[@shashankgore3638]

Absolutely love Vidya, she is so related and real. Best wishes to her

[@randomwanderer878]

Vidya and siddharth are such a beautiful couple! ♥️

[@kamaleshsrkone]

Always a delight to watch her 🥰

[@snehab2205]

Her optimism!!! May universe hear her loud and clear!

[@amritaoxymoron1944]

Love this woman. #Namma Vidya! :) Anupama Mam, you make every guest of yours feel so comfortable and warm, but the respect and love that you have for Vidya mam, is so evident. :) Big love to both these ladies.

[@baganboy5596]

Let's agree on this and get done with this. Vidya Balan is the MOST IMPORTANT female actor in the history of Bollywood. And perhaps the greatest of all time.

[@meghasingh9294]

I think smita patil ji was the greatest actress, also she was highly loved in commercial films. It was highly unfortunate that she died so early... We need more actresses like her and vidya ji now.

[@baganboy5596]

@@meghasingh9294 Cannot disagree with Smita Patil as an amazing actor. But the influence of Vidya was surely more.

[@ritapal3742]

Why you have to compare to praise someone.. Undoubtedly she's one of the great actresses in Bollywood but comparison in art forms makes a negative impact. We can enjoy the art without doing that.

[@baganboy5596]

@@ritapal3742 Comparing the social impact of the person. That is important.

[@cherishgp]

Bagan Boy She is wonderful. But Rekha did many female centric films like Khubsoorat., Umrao Jan, Khoon Bhari Maang, Ghar while being very comfortable in a typical potboiler too. SriDevi in Chandni, Lamhe, Bangkok Hilton. Sharmila Tagore was one of the first to continue working while being a mother doing movies like Mausam. Smita Patil also acted in many female centric movies that we love to this day. Saying she is the most important female actor in the history of Bollywood is not something many would agree. But she is excellent and a joy to watch

[@shwetasawant6782]

Shez such a positive person!

[@pranalipawar04]

Amazing interview. Love how Film Companion interviews people about what's actually important and not trivial nonsense!

[@fathimashereef5531]

Her attitude..... Amazing ✌👌.....luv her 😍❤

[@biology0579]

How blessed bollywood should feel... She is such an honour to the fraternity...So happy go charming personality.....You will always be loved... All good wishes and blessings....love love ❤❤❤❤

[@babyyoda5140]

The face of hope for women across the country. Love you Vidya, you are truly Vidyamati!

[@Ramboonmission]

Hatsoff to Akshay for not feeling insecure and giving others so much screen space!

[@sihamallaoui2490]

my god she is a women who lives with her terms and knows her value but still humble ,she and sushmita sen are the truest ladies in the this fake palstic industry

[@jayasudhakar6313]

Absolutely.Both are so much at peace with themselves & never exhibit any kind of negativity. They are also very non - judgemental.

[@SuperSorav5]

She is the best deserves national award

[@kantasemwal5581]

Abay Sharma she already has 2

[@tusharaher7696]

One of the most talented bollywood actress. She can pull out any character with so much perfection and her down to earth nature always stands out. We want to see of Vidya balan ma'am

[@SaketDhoke]

I don't understand why one needs to be pressurized to look beautiful. Nobody "NEEDS" to look beautiful. If they "WANT" to it's their Choice.

[@Neeraja...]

That's such a great start to my day watching this before I go to work .... I can't tell how much I love her ... She is like ... Wowwww ...!!! All the best vidhya you rockkk...

[@joshikaks]

what a lady....An outsider, excellent actor with such brilliant track record, talks with such dignity and no trash talking unlike Kangana. Beautiful person inside out.

[@tanupandey8451]

I actually went alone for this woman only to watch the movie. My first movie alone! ❤️❤️😘😘 she was brilliant in the movie.

[@ShivamSingh-qz3kh]

U go alone to the movies? So sad ur life is🤣

[@hp1802]

@@ShivamSingh-qz3kh you need to depend on someone else to do fun things? So sad your life is🤣

[@lovedeepsidhu9941]

tanu pandey I've been wanting to do that since a long time...you've helped motivate me 😊

[@tanupandey8451]

Ambika Chandel Dear its called confidence & self love. Its ok you wont get it. You focus on trolling people online. This is the “ happy” in your life i guess🙏🏻😇😀

[@tanupandey8451]

lovedeep sidhu Thanks 😇😇

[@anuverma568]

The way u said ANU.....ahhhhhhh i loved it❤❤

[@piyushparoha2178]

Mission mangal 171 crore + in just 13 days Lifetime collection 185 crore Blockbuster

[@piyushparoha2178]

@GK Mission mangal budget is 50 Crore Nett collection 171 crore Gross collection 200 crore (approximate ) So it is blockbuster Plus it is content oriented film No action no romance no songs

[@prashantgurung2635]

Petta 115C Nett Viswasam 130C Nett Maharshi 125C Nett This 3 are south biggest grosser this year so far

[@prashantgurung2635]

MissionMangal beat them all with ease

[@aarushsharma9810]

No. of screens in Andhra & Telengana (Tollywood) - 2809 No. of screens in which Mission Mangal released - 3150 (Total screens in Bollywood is about 4700 only ) Bollywood has a big issue of lack of theaters. Many big states like UP & Bihar have few cities which have theaters.

[@kantasemwal5581]

Aarush Sharma Plus, people down south are more passionate for their movies and stars. In North India, going to movies is a rare affair.

[@purnimalohar7967]

one of best actresses we have in bollywood really👍

[@Seemstobereal]

Sharmila Tagore, Waheeda Rehman have been fore runners for Shabana Smita Jaya Bhaduri followed by Rekha Zeenat Aman etc ..so please ..I love Vidya Balan but many before her ..how can one forget Nutan and even Mala Sinha to some extent

[@madhumithar9038]

Love you Vidya...u r so true n grounded...just luv ur work and u have a beautiful voice 😀

[@ankitasingh5887]

Sahi pakde hai track Vidya! May you always shine bright and bravely conquer all obstacles :)

[@jayasudhakar6313]

You're so adorable Vidya.Don't ever change.

[@ashutalkies3857]

One of the most Powerpact Actress of Bollywood , the Screen becomes even more blessed every time she delivers her powerful scenes be it : Her breaking down on Terrace in No One Killed Jessica. Her Award Speech in The Dirty Picture. Her revenge scene in Kahaani. Her Dinner Table scene in Ghanchakkar. Her rehearsals as Radio presenter in Tumhari Sulu or Her Scenes with Sanjay Kapoor in Mission Mangal. She is an absolute treat to watch.

[@dishita_shorts]

Beautiful comment...true fan of Vidya

[@jsr86064]

i respect Vidhya ji... she's the asset in Indian film industry, what a performance and role model for lot of girls.

[@meshzy13]

Cerebral, humble and honest - truly India's finest actor and the world's!

[@rinkyrawat3784]

I love vidya as a person n actor both ways.. For an actor most important thing is his/her acting not his her looks n size n shape n fashion sense n all.

[@sandykhp]

pioneer means u are the first to explore or start something. considering this defn vidya is not someone who pioneered women centric films. Sridevis many movies , some of madhuri and kajols movies also centred around their strong characters. in that light , vidya balans answer was very humble and self aware.

[@sandykhp]

@Bubbly Srinath exactly. am sure there may be many more such actress before nargis ji.

[@StoicPhilosopher821]

You missed Rani Mukerji. She was the star of ‘Black’ when no one could think of women in lead roles.

[@naseem1402]

@@StoicPhilosopher821 also karisma in films like Biwi no 1, fiza n zubeidaa.

[@getnitskeri23]

Tabu. In all her movies.

[@sandykhp]

@@StoicPhilosopher821 exactly . hope u see my point now. media loves giving exaggerated complements , over the top tags and adjective to current stars.

[@ifediran.]

She's so wholesome and jolly. This made me smile

[@NileshKumar-nr2vj]

A request to journalists please STOP asking questions about her weight and Glamourous roles and her clothing. Not that there is anything wrong with such questions but I have been listening to her answering the very same questions for last 9 years.... Give her a break she must be exhausted.

[@boyman9787]

Nilesh Kumar more than exhausted she is past caring now I’m sure

[@kinshanoor7514]

Vidia looking beautiful today Stylish & descent.

[@jaspreetamatharu3438]

I really love Vidya Balan. So glad to see her in the movies again. ♥️

[@Adityaaa_]

now days it's weird seeing vidya not in a saree. Ps - I love her

[@pinecone4166]

Please can we get R Balki and Vidya Balan to discuss "Paa" That's a master piece Hardly talked about

[@lrlal3874]

Simply Love VB..highest level of brilliance in Thought process ,intelligent Most humble soo .i feel Her Elegance will shine for ever Best wishes from NZ ..pleasedo more Non fiction Films

[@roy6516]

Always a delight to watch her onscreen and offscreen as well

[@reenatandon6679]

Stellar performer and what a down to earth person she is. What s not to love about Vidya Balan

[@alvinmerigold4717]

As decent as she was in Mission Mangal..that role felt like an extension of her Sulu character..complete with the same dressing style and the same 'handling home and career front with aplomb' angle. Hope she's not getting type-casted.

[@cinnow]

It shows that the Indian homemaker is an amazing woman. In Sulu she's the frustrated homemaker who reinvents herself. In MM she's the scientist who juggles 3 roles. So different.

[@alvinmerigold4717]

​@@cinnow No, even in Sulu she isn't in any way 'frustrated'. Right from the beginning of that film, she is trying her hands at different things, enjoying them, while still happily being a housewife and a mother. Watch that movie again if you are still confused about her character.

[@pankajchandrakar8194]

@@cinnow Not every homemaker possesses the same personality. Each one of them is different. Sulu was exuberant and always willing to do something new apart from being a homemaker. Tara was shown to be an intelligent & smart scientist (not so exuberant) who is a chilled-out homemaker too. And if u talk about her dressing sense, they both wear different kinds of saris in a very different style just as two different people.

[@jigyasanigam3061]

She is the actress who do movies projecting women in right way unlike kangana..

[@Stephensofceea]

Absolutely. A woman we can truly champion. Very unlike Kangana

[@akanshakapoor3829]

what wrong has Kangana done ?

[@wingsoffire3449]

I don't think it much about her movies.But Kangana as a person is not someone who is quified enough to look up to.Arrogance intolerance outweigh her social awareness and articulative capability

[@jigyasanigam3061]

@@akanshakapoor3829 Like everything she and her sister are the most negative and arrogant person in bollywood

[@thetree7694]

Dirty picture is an exception.

[@asifasurumi9016]

Your laughing ... 👌 It's killing ... ❤❤❤

[@zacryan8333]

the only actress who's like ordinary and genuinely sweet common Indian person. She does make us feel like she's one of us.

[@Arya-cs7kj]

Before this, I never knew 'Monies' is plural of 'Money'. Lol. 😂😂 Great interview by the way!

[@ravigoswami4237]

Vidya's laugh is love..😍😍

[@MrPuspakdasgupta]

Vidya Balan is ❤ that's all.

[@palakdixit8914]

Always a pleasure watching/listening her.. Amazing 😍😍

[@shelleypillay3139]

VB u rock girl. U are so natural and confident person. Well done 👍🏾

[@maheshkale7403]

Her infectious laugh 🥰❤

[@loveindia9808]

Nice. I just hoped if Anupama could ask her, how it feels to be the No.1 heroine back again with this blockbuster?

[@ayushikarn1893]

Yes it’s true I feel like she is one of us that’s y audience love her n her acting

[@mt1704]

Good one. Vidya looks very good. She is looking different after a long time. She seems to be such a lovely person that you want to be around her to soak in some of her vibrance and positivity. Wishing her luck. Anupama Chopra is good as always and her dress looks interesting.

[@thetree7694]

When you are successful, people accept your weight, height and colour. Vidya has taught a big time lesson to many people who want women to look slim and beautiful. I am following her all my life.

[@adititripathi9380]

Even if people don't accept her she has accepted it

[@rajeshkumarawasthi3977]

Lovely vidya balan

[@sugandhavishnoi1899]

Always an inspiration Vidya .lots of love

[@saswatigupta6115]

I love you Vidya mam..and my daughter told me I want to be like Tara after watching mission mangal...

[@shovonali4084]

Love the simplistically gorgeous background too....

[@jyotsanarajadhyaksha8686]

A friendly interview with lots of insights about the future aspect of Indian Cinema. Congratulstions, Vidya for Mission Mangal. The film is really really very good. You, Akshay and the entire film team has done a wonderful job. You look explicitly good in those various sarees and also in your role. I just loved all the characters very much.

[@swathirajeshwaran6900]

I looooooooooooooove loooooooove Vidya

[@tamamyare2664]

Its nice interwiew I hope you vidya god luck for your flim mission mangal

[@RuplinaBhowmik]

Vidya is such a delight to watch in interviews

[@mou7866]

Brilliant interview. Keep up the good work.

[@sweetpea6814]

One of my favourite actor of all time! Love her!

[@jkuyujgng]

Those saying today's actresses are changing landscape for women roles clearly dont know much about old movies. Meena kumari,nargis,suraiya, nutan,vyjayanthimala,mala sinha,waheeda,rekha,hema all had strong roles.

[@sameenaibbu8557]

Lovely❤

[@bettyboossister3918]

Vidya is not only stunning but very intelligent too...😊😊😊

[@ThePema11]

I like her most in the M. M And tonight going to watch SAAHO

[@rishabhjain5586]

that day is not far when vidya will give a solo 100 crore film!!!