Vidya Balan: I have a problem with religion actually

In a country which is too obsessed with religion, a single statement on the same is enough to land our celebs into huge trouble. We are all pretty much aware that the slightest of opinion on religion has irked the extremists in the past and they’ve created a ruckus for the celebrity in question. Even the slightest opinion on religion has brought a wrath on these celebs, be it a statement in jest, or an opinion on a serious matter. However, actress Vidya Balan is not scared to express her innermost thoughts about religion which is sign of a strong, fearless woman.

So recently, as she became the guest on Neha Dhupia’s famous audio show #NoFilterNeha, she spoke about her perception of religion. Said Vidya, “I’m not at all religious. I have a problem with religion actually. But yes, I have my own rituals. I’ve been brought up a Hindu so those rituals are a part of me… lighting an agarbatti or lighting a diya or putting flowers, that comes very naturally to me. Vibhuti because I love the smell of it, I love that it’s white so it signifies all colours. There’s a Saibaba mandir close to where I grew up in Chembur and I used to visit the mandir everyday for years. Whatever happened. So I think it’s a nice start to the day. I have my little ritual.” (Also Read: Know who’s the best onscreen kisser for Vidya Balan)

Apart from that, when she was asked as to what is she addicted to, she replied, “I will tell you what I like to inhale on a film set, Paint and turpentine. Wherever I smell paint or turpentine, I ask for people to get me a little bit of it and I keep inhaling it. And people have told me its an addiction and I’m like no its not an addiction but ya it is addictive and I love it!” Haha, okay.

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