From a quintessential Bengali girl in her successful debut film Parineeta to a hip radio jockey in Lage Raho Munnabhai , it has been quite a transition for Vidya Balan .
But, when it comes to performance, she likes to be a versatile thespian — and probably that’s the reason why this South Indian girl has a desire to act in theatre and street plays.
“I always wanted to act in street plays and theatres. I think it’s a very potent media though I didn’t get a chance yet,” said Vidya who was in New Delhi to promote her movie Halla Bol , which will be released soon.
Vidya shared her wish with the reporters while appearing at the end of a street play being presented as prologue to Rajkumar Santoshi ’s movie ‘Halla Bol’, in which she is paired with Ajay Devgan .
The play directed by a noted theatre artist Om Katare will be staged in eight cities, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Bhopal, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Mumbai, before the release of the film on January 11.
“‘Halla Bol’ is made with complete honesty and hard work. I hope people would enjoy it,” Vidya said.
With a brief introduction on the theme of the movie, the play which was presented by a Mumbai-based drama group highlighted people’s inaction towards social injustice and corrupt bureaucracy.
After her outstanding performance in ‘Parineeta’ with Saif Ali Khan , Vidya was also appreciated for her roles in several Bollywood flicks such as ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’, Heyy Babyy and Bhool Bhulaiyaa .
Hoping that her movie will leave some impact on the masses, the 26-year-old actress said, “As every drop of water makes an ocean, voice of a single person can bring revolution in society”.
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