Vidya Balan gets candid on choosing scripts; says, “My first response to a story is purely emotional” : Bollywood News

Acclaimed actress Vidya Balan opened up about how she approaches the process of selecting film scripts. Known for her powerful performances and meaningful roles, In an insightful conversation with Peacock Magazine, Vidya revealed that her decisions are primarily guided by instinct and emotion rather than an analytical thought process.

Vidya Balan gets candid on choosing scripts; says, “My first response to a story is purely emotional”

She said, “For me, it’s always been a very instinctive—and as you said, emotional—decision. It’s not a mental process, at least not initially. My first response to a story is purely emotional. It’s about how it makes me feel. You know, sometimes someone may be a great narrator and that may be the reason I’m feeling enthused about it.”

While the initial reaction is driven by feeling, Vidya admitted that the practical aspects of a film come into play later in the decision-making process. “Only after that initial feeling sinks in do I start thinking, ‘Do I want to do this? Who’s the director? Who’s producing it? Is this actually going to be made the way it deserves to be made?’—that all comes after. But my decision-making always starts with an instinct.”

She further explained how she evaluates not just the story, but also the character she’s being offered. “When I hear a story, I usually know how I feel about it almost immediately. The same goes for the character—although that takes a bit more time to assess. Sometimes I love the story, but I’m not as excited by the character or the character feels too similar to something I’ve already done.”

Concluding her thoughts, Vidya emphasized, “But yes, at the core of it—my choices are rooted in instinct and emotion.”

With her consistent commitment to authenticity, it’s clear that Vidya Balan’s artistic intuition continues to shape her impactful filmography.

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