'My father would've never allowed it': Vidya Balan recalls her mother's fears about acting

Updated On: 04 July, 2026 05:36 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

In a throwback interview, Vidya Balan recalled how her mother was initially against her pursuing acting but changed her perspective after she landed a role in the hit sitcom Hum Paanch. The actor also shared how she eventually left the show because of college attendance issues, even as acting had become her passion

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Actress Vidya Balan once revealed during her appearance on the "The Anupam Kher Show - Kucch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai" how her mother reacted to her being part of the popular show 'Hum Paanch.'

The 'Kahaani' actress revealed that while her mother was not too enthusiastic about her acting career, he was extremely fond of 'Hum Paanch' as she used to feel that it was a family show.