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Vidya Balan reveals how her relationship with body image and desires has evolved through The Dirty Picture: 'I have always enjoyed intimacy'

She realised that if you develop a more positive relationship with your own body, then it has nothing to do with your size. Then, of course, it’s been a process," she said.When asked about how her relationship with intimacy has evolved alongside her changing perspective on her body, Vidya shared that she has always enjoyed lovemaking and has been open about understanding her desires .Asked if it has become better, Vidya replied, "For sure, I’ve always been (open about exploring her preferences). "The Dirty Picture explores Silk Smitha's rise to fame in the film industry, her struggles with relationships, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Vidya Balan's transformation into Silk Smitha was remarkable, both physically and emotionally. Her performance earned her widespread acclaim, including several awards and nominations.On the work front, Vidya is currently seen in her recently released film Do Aur Do Pyaar alongside Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D'Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy.

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Vidya Balan 's portrayal of Silk Smitha in The Dirty Picture not only marked a significant milestone in her career but also sparked conversations about body positivity , self-confidence, and redefining conventional beauty standards in the Indian film industry. She recently opened up about her experience of playing the bold role on the big screen and shared how it changed her perceptions of body image and sexuality.Recalling the time when she immersed herself in the character of Silk Smitha, Vidya told Samdish Bhatia that she was being called unabashed and unapologetic because she was bearing it all in the film. She realised that if you develop a more positive relationship with your own body, then it has nothing to do with your size. "That really freed me. Then, of course, it’s been a process," she said.When asked about how her relationship with intimacy has evolved alongside her changing perspective on her body, Vidya shared that she has always enjoyed lovemaking and has been open about understanding her desires .Asked if it has become better, Vidya replied, "For sure, I’ve always been (open about exploring her preferences). I’ve always had a voice where it mattered."The Dirty Picture explores Silk Smitha's rise to fame in the film industry, her struggles with relationships, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Vidya Balan's transformation into Silk Smitha was remarkable, both physically and emotionally. Her performance earned her widespread acclaim, including several awards and nominations.On the work front, Vidya is currently seen in her recently released film Do Aur Do Pyaar alongside Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D'Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy.

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