Actress Vidya Balan, who’s back from an exotic destination, where she was on a ‘well-earned holiday’, is not only bringing in the New Year today, but also celebrating her birthday.
“The break was an early birthday gift to myself.” And having your birthday on the first day of the year does have its perks. “Everyone seems to celebrate it along with you!” laughs Vidya.
As for the actress’s own celebrations for the day, Vidya reveals that each year it’s a small family get-together at home, with some very close friends. “My brother-in-law celebrates his birthday on December 31st, so we cut a cake together to celebrate.”
But this year, her birthday’s going to be anything, but quiet, after all she has so much more to celebrate this time around? Vidya admits that the accolades haven’t stopped pouring in for the super-success of The Dirty Picture, and that she’s still basking in the compliments, but that’s not the only thing making it special for her. “It’s the first New Year for my twin niece and nephew and we are all very excited about it. In fact, that’s the real high for me, to spend the day with them. Nothing makes me happier,” adds the doting aunt excitedly.
“I haven’t planned anything yet. If there’s any big celebration, well, I’m waiting to be surprised,” she says. So, any birthday wish or a New Year resolution? “To have a happy year, it’s both a wish and a resolution.”
Now, looking forward this New Year, the curvalicious hottie says she’s awaiting for her next, Kahaani, in which she plays a pregnant woman. Point out that it’s yet another heroine-oriented project and she insists that it’s a co-incidence.
“I only go for performance-oriented roles, and my choice is not influenced by the length of my role or co-stars or money. But yes, that apart, I think I do have some affinity to gravitate towards these kinds of films and they seem to find their way to me.”
As for her affinity to make off-beat roles mainstream, she adds, “I have never conformed to what was expected of me as an actor. What’s the fun if you do what your audience already knows you can. I like to surprise and be surprised.” And seems like this mantra extends to her personal life as well. “Yes, always,” she smiles.
On a serious note, we ask the actress about the buzz of her tying the knot this year with boyfriend, Siddharth Roy Kapur.
“Well, I am in a happy space personally is all I can say. It’s not like I’m fiercely trying to hide something, but honestly, there’s nothing to talk about it too, I feel. Marriage and all will happen when it has too,” she says. Or is she planning to spring a surprise there too? “I love surprising, so you never know, ” she smiles.
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