Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has seen a lot of ups and downs in her 11-year film career but the National award-wining actress says she has never felt competitive throughout the journey.
The 38-year-old actress says she has never followed someone else’s path to success.
“I watch other people’s work and if I like something, I really appreciate it. But it never makes me feel like ‘Oh my god I wish I could be like him or her’. I don’t even compare any two films of mine,” said Balan.
The actress says such things don’t really bother her because she has always lived in her own world with two supportive pillars — her parents — who raised her to be a confident girl.
“As you grow in age and experience, and you see success, your confidence grows. One of the most invaluable gifts my parents have given both my sister and me is the freedom to be ourselves and that confidence comes from there.”
Balan’s, whose latest release Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh is out now in the UAE [Read our review here], says at times she also loses that confidence but always makes sure to get it back.
She has been called one of the finest actresses in the Indian film industry for her performances in films such as Parineeta, Bhool Bhoolaiya, Paa, The Dirty Picture and Kahaani but Balan has also faced criticism for her back-to-back flops. The actress says it’s really shattering when her movies don’t work because it involves a lot of effort of many people.
“I was heartbroken when my films didn’t do well. Because, I give so much of myself to the film. But, I grieve and get over it because unless you do that you can’t move forward. So, it is important for me to vent out.”
