First choice for Silk Smitha in ‘The Dirty Picture’ was not Vidya Balan — find out who it was | Hindi Movie News

‘The Dirty Picture’, released in 2011, is a landmark Bollywood film that redefined Vidya Balan’s career. The movie tells the story of a young woman named Reshma, who transforms into the bold and glamorous Silk to make her mark in the film industry. Interestingly, the role of Silk was initially offered to Kangana Ranaut — one of the leading actresses of that time — before Vidya took it up and turned it into an iconic performance.Kangana Ranaut confirmed the offerAs reported by India.com, before Vidya Balan stepped into the bold and challenging role of Silk Smitha, it was first offered to Kangana. The actress has confirmed this on several occasions. Kangana once said, “Mujhe is role ko nahi karne ka koi pachtava nahi hai. Jaisa main hamesha kehti aayi hoon ki The Dirty Picture ek shandaar film hai. Mujhe nahi lagta ki main Vidya Balan se zyada acche dhang se ise nibha sakti thi. Is film mein woh kamaal ki hain. Lekin kai baar mujhe lagta hai ki main is film se judi sambhavanayon ko pehchan nahi pai thi.”Kangana’s honest appreciation for VidyaHer statement reflected honesty and admiration for Vidya’s performance. Kangana admitted that while she later recognised the film’s immense potential, she hadn’t realised at the time how impactful it would become.About The Dirty PictureDirected by Milan Luthria and written by Rajat Arora, The Dirty Picture was produced by Ekta Kapoor. The film stars Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah, and Tusshar Kapoor in key roles. Set in the South Indian film industry of the 1980s, it chronicles the rise of a small-town girl who becomes a glamorous star while battling the darker sides of fame, controversy, and loneliness.