Bollywood actress Vidya Balan wants more power to women in 2017

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who has just turned 38, is grateful for all the appreciation that is coming her way for her film “Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh”, directed by Sujoy Ghosh. In her opinion, films are a reflection of society and, with women moving ahead in different walks of life, this is getting portrayed on-screen.
This has been reported in indianexpress.com dated 1 January 2017.

Vidya Balan has earned the appreciation from fans and critics alike for her powerful performances in women-centric films. She is happy that more films are being made on issues that revolve around women and these movies are getting a positive response from moviegoers.
She has acted in movies like The Dirty Picture, Kahaani and Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh and wants to see more power to women in the New Year.


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