These 4 Upcoming Films Of Vidya Balan Are Proof That She Can Play Anyone And Anything!
Updated : May 09, 2019 10:22 PM ISTVidya Balan is one of the most talented actresses that the industry has seen. Even though her debut was jinxed and she had faced rejection, she never gave up. Her determination finally showed results and she is now one of the most bankable actresses in the industry whose choice of films show her conviction towards her talent.
Even though Vidya Balan has not been seen at all since 2017 after her last release Tumhari Sulu, she is all set to strike back and how. The actress is not just focusing on Bollywood but is giving her attention to regional cinema as well as OTT content. Here are 4 upcoming projects of Vidya Balan that will prove that she is capable of playing anyone and anything:
1. Shakuntala Devi biopic
Vidya Balan has given her nod to the Shakuntala Devi biopic. She is all set to play the mathematician who was considered as the human computer. Shakuntala Devi was a prodigy who could solve problems in the blink of an eye. She was first noticed at the age of 5 when she could effortlessly solve complex mathematical problems. The film will be directed by Anu Menon and it will release in Summer 2020.
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >BIG DAY ?! Excited to play the role of Math Genius, #ShakuntalaDevi. @vikramix @anumenon1805 and I are thrilled to bring to life the true story of 'the human computer' - a small-town Indian girl, who took the world by storm! @Abundantia_Ent
— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) May 8, 2019
In theatres - Summer 2020 pic.twitter.com/LSCipkhwir
2. Mission Mangal
Vidya will play one of the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization, who helped to give shape to India’s first interplanetary expedition called Mission Mangalayan in 2014. The film will be directed by Jagan Shakti and besides Vidya, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Nithya Menen, Sharman Joshi and Sonakshi Sinha. It will release on Independence Day, 2019.
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Proud and excited to bring the story of India’s Mars Mission, #MissionMangal to you. Coincidentally the mission was launched on this very date, 5th Nov. 2013. Meet the team and do share your best wishes for our shubh mangal journey. Shoot begins soon ?? @foxstarhindi pic.twitter.com/SYfSmoZEdb
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 5, 2018
3. Indira Gandhi biopic
Vidya Balan is all set to portray the first and the only woman Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi for a web series. While it is not yet confirmed, Vidya said that she is trying to do it. She said, "I am trying to do a web series which will be based on the life of Indira Gandhiji. As of now, we are trying to do it, but let's see how it takes shape." We sincerely hope that this web series takes shape!
4. Nerkonda Paarvai.
Vidya Balan will be a part of the Tamil remake of Pink. The acclaimed Hindi film will be remade in Tamil and Ajith will play the role of Amitabh Bachchan. This film will also mark the debut of Kalki Koechlin into Tamil cinema.
Which film are you most excited about?