MUMBAI: Vidya Balan is a powerhouse of talent who has been part of many critically acclaimed films and won over the hearts of the viewers with her performances.

While she enjoys a huge fan following for her craft, she also faced trolling. The actress has opened up about facing trolling and said that it felt 'extremely severe'. In a new interview, she responded to a question on whether she felt like a 'pioneer in that respect'. She said that she was heartbroken, low on confidence, and devastated.

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In an interview with Times Of India, Vidya spoke about trolling, "It still felt extremely severe. I remember making headlines for all the wrong reasons. And I used to be heartbroken and devastated. I used to be so low on confidence. I didn't know how to hold my hand. When I was going to appearances, I didn’t know where to hold my hands by my side, or hold them or keep them on the waist. I was always so scared of what I would get picked on for." When asked why it didn't show on camera, she said, "Because I trust the camera more than anything else. I think the camera is my safe space. Which is why, when I'm facing the camera, nothing else matters...I'm happy being in front of the camera, my closest confidant.”

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On the work front, Vidya made her acting debut with the television show Hum Paanch. She made her film debut with the Bengali film Bhalo Theko and her Bollywood debut with Parineeta. She was recently seen in Jalsa alongside Shefali Shah. The film also features actors Manav Kaul, Iqbal Khan, and Surya Kasibhatla, among others.

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CREDIT:  HINDUSTAN TIMES