“For the first time in my life, I am not experiencing stress."
Vidya Balan has said she is in no rush to return to acting and is currently enjoying a stress-free break.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actress spoke about stepping back from work, how she feels about not being in the public eye, and what she’s doing next.
Vidya explained: “I think I am shamelessly optimistic.
“I have so much self-belief. I have put myself out there at my biggest and not batted an eyelid. I’ve had people tell me I should work on myself, that I should shed weight.
“But I actually believe there is nothing wrong with me.
“And I think that is a great attitude because it helped me sail through.
“I was still playing the lead, so I don’t think those kinds of insecurities have ever weighed me down.”
She said she is currently embracing a slower phase in life and not feeling pressured to constantly work.
“For the first time in my life, I am not experiencing stress.
“Knowingly or unknowingly, we go through a lot of stress. I am enjoying this period. I am reading scripts, meeting people, and I have decided on two films.
“Unfortunately, I am not able to talk about it right now.”
Vidya Balan said she has been spending more time at home and making social media content during her time off.
She recently surprised fans with a daring new look for a photoshoot with The Peacock Magazine.
On the film front, her last appearance was in the 2024 blockbuster Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, where she starred alongside Kartik Aaryan and Madhuri Dixit.
The film marked her return to the popular franchise and grossed more than Rs. 400 crore at the box office.
Prior to that, she was seen in the romantic comedy Do Aur Do Pyaar, which co-starred Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz, and Sendhil Ramamurthy.
The film received critical acclaim and highlighted her in a lead role once again.
Vidya Balan will next appear in Raja Shivaji, a historical drama directed by Riteish Deshmukh.
The film explores the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and stars Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, and Genelia D’Souza. It is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.
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