I am a changed person, says Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan never shies away from playing strong roles and her upcoming film, Begum Jaan, appears to be no different. On the promotional trail of the film, the actress responds to queries with her trademark candour.

When asked if her ego was hurt at any point of time, Vidya replies, “During my early days in the film industry, I had gone to attend a funeral of someone from the industry. Since I reached early, the photographers started taking pictures and talking to me. After some time, Aamir Khan entered and immediately, they pushed me aside and started clicking his photos. It was then that my ego was hurt. However, when I reached home and shared this incident with my family members, I changed my thought process.”

The actress explains, “I realised that Aamir has done many good films and he is held in much higher esteem than I am. He is a well known star. The moment I realised this, I was perfectly normal.”

Vidya says this incident changed her as a person.

“I am a changed person now. If I am hurt by anything — a question from the media or a comment on my fashion sense among other things, I just go ahead and discuss it with Siddharth (my husband) and my family members. Until I have spilled out every bit of a not-so-good experience, I am not content. I have learned to never feel depressed or hurt. Take it as it comes, and within your stride. This will keep you happy and smiling always,” she says.