Vidya Balan is the toast of Bollywood right now. The girl who was brushed aside by Kollywood has been making waves after her impeccable performance in Parineeta. She has been landing quite a few offers. She has been quite choosy about her roles and says she is happy to do comely roles rather than glam doll ones. She was in Karachi recently for a book release function. She said that she was struck by the warmth and hospitality of the people there. She had stayed at the hotel belonging to Pakistani actress Sonia Jahan. The organizers had arranged for vegetarian food for her as she did not eat meat.

Besides, the high point of the trip came from her interaction with director Michael Redford who gave her quite a few tips on acting. She said that she had felt enriched by the discussion. She also hoped that she would get another chance to travel to the other side of the border.