I completely lost my confidence, says Vidya Balan in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: She radiates that perfect blend of cheeky humour and grace. Donning beautiful handwoven black attire with patterned gold accents, she captivates her audience, just as she once did with her famous one-liner, “Entertainment, Entertainment, Entertainment.”

Renowned actor Vidya Balan was recently in the city to promote handloom and textiles at an event organised by FICCI FLO. “I love Bengaluru. I’m so happy that the weather is so gorgeous today – coming from Mumbai, it’s such a welcome change, it was so much fun and I laughed a lot! I am going back happy!” Balan tells us before dashing off to catch her flight back to Mumbai.

The iconic actor is known for her love of sarees and has emerged as an ambassador for handlooms and local artisans in recent years. “I believe we first need to celebrate the weaves that only this country produces. The more we begin to wear it, the more it becomes a part of our identity. We should tell people that ‘there is no one way to wear a saree; wear it the way you want. It’s the most versatile garment, and you can style it for any occasion,’” shares Balan.