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23 July 2025, 10:49 AM IST<\/p>\n
As she marks 20 years in Bollywood, Vidya Balan shares a\u00a0memory of filming a romantic scene with a co-star who showed up with bad breath<\/p>\n
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In a recent interview aith\u00a0Anupama Chopra that\u2019s gone viral for its candid humour, Vidya shared one such memory from her early days on set, involving a particularly unpleasant romantic scene.<\/p>\n
Without naming the actor involved, she recounted a day when she was required to film an intimate scene with a co-star who had clearly just indulged in a heavy Chinese meal\u2014and neglected to brush his teeth before the shoot.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe had just eaten Chinese food. I could smell garlic, soy sauce, everything\u2014and he hadn\u2019t brushed!\u201d Vidya recalled with a mix of amusement and exasperation. \u201cWe had a romantic scene to shoot, and I kept wondering why he couldn\u2019t just brush before coming close to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
The incident, though humorous in hindsight, highlights the kind of unglamorous realities actors often face in their profession\u2014where physical closeness is scripted, but hygiene isn\u2019t always guaranteed.<\/p>\n
Vidya\u2019s anecdote didn\u2019t end there. She also revisited another formative experience: filming her first on-screen kiss. The actor admitted she was extremely nervous and apprehensive before the shoot, which involved none other than Sanjay Dutt. While such moments can be daunting for any newcomer, Vidya remembered Sanjay Dutt\u2019s kind and gentle approach with appreciation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was a bundle of nerves,\u201d she admitted. \u201cSanjay Dutt really helped me through it. He was very calm and said, \u2018Let\u2019s take it step by step. We\u2019ll go slowly.\u2019 That made a big difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her memories reveal not just the challenges of performing such scenes early in one\u2019s career but also the importance of empathy from co-stars. Vidya\u2019s recollection of Sanjay Dutt\u2019s supportive presence stood in stark contrast to the earlier story, underscoring the range of on-set experiences she\u2019s had.<\/p>\n
As she celebrates 20 years in cinema, Vidya Balan\u2019s storytelling reminds audiences that even seasoned stars begin with uncertain, sometimes absurd moments. From breakthrough performances in Parineeta and The Dirty Picture to acclaimed roles in Kahaani and Sherni, she has carved a distinct space in Indian cinema. But these quirky behind-the-scenes tales, delivered with her trademark candour, offer a refreshing look at the real, raw, and occasionally ridiculous beginnings of a now-celebrated career.<\/p>\n
Fans have been reacting with delight across social media, praising Vidya for her honesty and sense of humour. It\u2019s not every day that an A-list star opens up about bad breath during love scenes\u2014but Vidya Balan, as always, keeps it real.<\/p>\n