Vidya Balan's face also resembles Satyajit Ray's favorite actress Madhobi Mukherjee?

When my family relative Latish Tewani, who lives in Chembur, saw Vidya Balan in red Banarasi saree playing dhaak in front of Maa Durga, blowing a conch shells and enjoying Bengali sweets in the Durga Puja pandal of Chembur, he messaged me and told me that How Vidya is a Bengali at heart and is from Chembur and How Vidya, who spent her childhood and adolescence in Bengali society, loves Chembur. Vidya also did many Bengali films

When I searched about it, this story came to light. 
Famous actress Vidya Balan recently talked about her heartfelt connection with Bengali culture and Bengali festivals. Embracing the Bengaliness within her, Vidya expressed her deep appreciation for the Bengali traditions and essence that is very close to her heart.

Vidya Balan Embraces Bengali Roots at Chembur Durga Puja

During her recent visit to the Chembur Durga Puja Association, Vidya was seen immersing herself in the festive spirit of Durga Puja as she looked beautiful in a bright red Banarasi saree with Bengali embellishments. Vidha Balan said "Aami mon theke Bengali (I am a Bengali at heart)", this statement of hers shows her genuine affection towards the rich Bengali heritage.

By joining the Durga Puja community of Chembur this time, Vidya remembered the time when at the age of 20, she had her first experience of Durga Puja of Chembur and was mesmerized by the divine presence of Durga Maa. This first darshan touched Vidya's soul deeply, laying the foundation for her everlasting association with the festival. This time when she again stepped into the Durga pandal of Chembur, Vidya said, "As soon as I saw Maa Durga, it felt as if she called me."

Vidya said that she loves wearing a saree. Bengalis wear sarees a lot. Also, a big red bindi on the forehead, open hair, and wedding symbols in the hands - Shakha (white bangle made of conch) and Paula (red bangle made of lac).

Vidya's inclination towards Bengali culture extends far beyond Bengali festivals, to include her love for traditional Bengali attire, delicious bhog prasad, and elegant sarees like Dhakai, Baluchari, and Bengal cotton. Her fascination with Bengali Kantha weaving aesthetics and Bengali intellectual potential reflects her deep appreciation of the cultural richness and beauty that defines Bengali traditions. She said that she also remembers many Bengali songs and poems, one fun-filled poem 'Abol Tabol' is memorized by her.

Vidya said that once she had bought a very beautiful saree for her mother from Godiya Haat in Kolkata for just one hundred and thirty rupees and it is preserved even today.

Vidya Balan's association with Bengal goes beyond her cinematic roles. Vidya worked in many films of Bengali origin like 'Bhalo Theko', 'Kahaani', 'Parineeta'. Actually, when she lived in Chembur and was working on Pradeep Sarkar's video 'Kabhi Aana Tu Meri Gali', one of Pradeep ji's assistants had asked Vidya to come to this puja pandal in Chembur, since then she got acquainted with Bengali culture. And after that, Vidya's cinematic journey started in Bengal with a Bengali film. Her debut in and collaborations with acclaimed directors have further deepened her relationship with the land of Ray.

Acknowledging the influence of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray and her love for Bengali culture, Vidya expressed her gratitude for the legacy of cinema he left behind. Vidya said Satyajit Ray's exposure to Bengali cinema and its cultural nuances enriched her artistic sensibilities, which instilled in her a deep respect for the intricacies of Bengali storytelling. She said that due to her love for Bengali culture, she watched many Bengali films, including many of Satyajit Ray's films. People of Bengal feel that Vidya's face resembles Satyajit Ray's favorite heroine Madhobi Mukherjee.

From celebrating Bengali festivals in her style to embracing the divine feminine power of Durga Puja, Vidya Balan presents a blend of cultural reverence and personal connection with Bengali traditions. She said that she likes Baigun Bhaja (Brinjal Fry) along with Khichdi, the Bhog Prasad prepared during Bengali Puja.

Vidya said that when she stepped into Kolkata for the first time, everything felt like her own and since then Kolkata has become like her second home.

With her upcoming film 'Bhoolbhulaiya 3', Vidya Balan pays tribute to the cultural heritage of Bengal and the timeless charm of Durga Puja. In her thought-provoking ruminations through Bengali culture, Vidya stands as a beacon of inspiration, connecting hearts through the language of art and tradition.