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Vidhu Vinod Chopra recalls Vidya Balan giving him gaalis during Parineeta auditions: 'Who does he think he is?'

August 19, 2025 5:02 pm

Dia Mirza shared that Parineeta was the first project in her career where she truly felt respected as an artiste. She also revealed that producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra was the only one in her career to have given her a bonus. not just once, but twice.

Parineeta director Pradeep Sarkar didn't talk to Vidya Balan for years, died before they could sort out differences: 'I called him every day'

August 02, 2025 2:11 pm

Actor Vidya Balan shared the story behind her landing the role in Pradeep Sarkar's Parineeta and how she fell out with him due to a professional decision.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra told Vidya Balan to get a nose job before Parineeta, she was terrified: 'Tera naak bohot lamba hai, surgery karte hain'

August 02, 2025 1:18 pm

Vidya Balan recalls how she eventually turned to director Pradeep Sarkar for support after Vidhu Vinod Chopra suggested she undergo plastic surgery for her nose.

Vidya Balan made her debut in Parineeta in 2005.

Exclusive | Vidya Balan says Vidhu Vinod Chopra cast her as Parineeta after seeing anger in her eyes, thought she was giving him gaali: Parineeta turns 20

June 10, 2025 11:09 am

In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Vidya Balan opens up on 20 years of Parineeta, her journey so far, missing late Pradeep Sarkar, and her arduous journey to the big break in Bollywood.

Pradeep Sarkar did 'several tests' of Vidya Balan before casting her in Parineeta, reveals Swanand Kirkire

November 24, 2023 5:44 pm

Vidya Balan's casting for Parineeta was a long process as the film's producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra wasn't convinced about her playing the female lead.

Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Vidya Balan attend Pradeep Sarkar's last rites, pay tribute

March 24, 2023 5:38 pm

Deepika Padukone, Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza and Divyanka Tripathi were among celebrities who attended the last rites of Parineeta and Mardaani filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar.

Rani Mukerji, Kajol mourn the demise of filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar: 'It is really sad and shocking'

March 24, 2023 4:15 pm

Pradeep Sarkar, a noted director in the Bollywood film industry, passed away on Friday. His death was mourned by various celebrities, including Hansal Mehta, Ajay Devgn, and Manoj Bajpayee.

Kangana Ranaut remembers Pradeep Sarkar, shares video from Noti Binodini prep: 'My heart is sinking'

March 24, 2023 11:43 am

Kangana Ranaut and late filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar had announced a biopic titled Noti Binodini, on life of Bengali actor Binodini Dasi.

Pradeep Sarkar was adamant on casting Vidya Balan in Parineeta, Vidhu Vinod Chopra wasn't convinced: 'I was tested over 6 months'

March 24, 2023 10:15 am

Pradeep Sarkar had worked with Vidya Balan in a few ads and a popular music video, and was fully convinced that she had what it to takes to play the lead role in Parineeta. He died on Friday at age of 67.

Parineeta, Mardaani director Pradeep Sarkar passes away at 67; Ajay Devgn and Manoj Bajpayee remember 'Dada'

March 24, 2023 10:02 am

Pradeep Sarkar passed away early on Friday morning after his potassium levels dipped. Ajay Devgn, Manoj Bajpayee and Hansal Mehta have shared tributes to the director fondly called 'Dada' in the film industry.

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