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| The Dirty Picture |
At one point in
The Dirty Picture, Reshma says
'A movie is all about three things - Entertainment, Entertainment, Entertainment.' And indeed so is this film, which is more a glamourous take than a serious look at the exploitative nature of the 80's film industry. Depicting the tragic, isolated personal life of a dancing starlet, the film is refreshingly judgement-free and deserves a watch for its leading lady (or shall I say the hero?) who gives a bold and terrific performance as Silk. In a role worthy of a lifetime, Vidya Balan is completely at ease in essaying a character that mouths dialogues laden with sexual innuendo and one that requires a lot of unrestricted skin show. It takes a lot of courage and Ms. Balan seems to have had a whale of a time playing it. Exerting herself physically as well as emotionally, she breathes life and dignity into the character without getting a tad vulgar.
As Aniruddha Guha (film critic for DNA) says,
'She is fearless, giving an uninhibited portrayal of someone who enjoys adulation, but dies a lonely death. She is the fantasy of millions, but craves love. She doesn't get it. And Vidya brings all that -- the flamboyance, the sensuality, the heartbreak -- to her role.'
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