The versatile actress, known for her roles in films like "The Dirty Picture", "Kahaani" and "Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh", wants more power to women in the New Year.
"I am grateful for all the appreciation that has come my way for my performance in 'Kahaani 2'. It's wonderful that so many women-centric films are being made today," Vidya told PTI.
The National Award winning actress feels films are a reflection of society and as women are moving ahead in different walks of life, this is getting portrayed on-screen.
"Women are at the centre of their own lives today and that's what is getting represented on-screen. Therefore, those kind of stories are being written, and more importantly, people are watching those kind of stories. So, success of such films has led to more such films been made."
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"It's very heartening to see the way people have responded to 'Kahaani 2' because it's a subject (the film focuses on child abuse) people generally don't want to talk about.
"It's such a taboo subject that it was tricky. Everyone who went and saw the film came out saying 'this is a film every family should watch with their children'... It's such an important conversation.
"I am grateful for all the appreciation that has come my way for my performance in 'Kahaani 2'. It's wonderful that so many women-centric films are being made today."
"I am grateful for all the appreciation, fame and glory that I have got as an actor. I thank everyone for all the compliment, praise, support that I have got from everyone, including my team. I feel blessed.