Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29 (ANI): Actor Rakul Preet Singh recently took to Instagram to share her filter and makeup-free selfie as she applauded Vidya Balan for planting the seed of self-love in her.

Mumbai Apr 21 PTI Suresh Triveni the director of films such as Tumhari Sulu and Jalsa has partnered with Abundantia Entertainment to launch his creative studio and production house Opening ImageThe new venture aims to build a strong team of talent from across functions with a clear focus on content development spanning films and series a release here saidOpening Image will be an end-to-end entity with an ability to work from idea to screen An exciting slate of films and series is already under development at the newly-formed company and the list includes Sureshs next directorial ventures as well as content that hes set to showrun the release sharedThe creative studio will also host a first-of-its-kind script lab which will enable creators to develop their ideas with the best writers and creative minds available to collaborate withThe idea of Opening Image is to empower talent - writers film-makers technicians to offer fresh exclusive and original stories tailored for viewers across the globe The vision behind Opening Image is to curate disruptive stories and provide a platform for creators especially fresh and young talent to deliver their best I am delighted to extend my partnership with AbundantiaEntertainment and Vikram to the next level and in them I have found the right backers for my vision Triveni said in a statementVikram Malhotra Founder CEO of Abundantia Entertainment said the recent success of Vidya Balan-starrer Jalsa on Amazon Prime Video highlights their belief in the power of stories and storytellers Suresh has been a fabulous collaborator and friend and I am proud that we are now taking the next step in our relationship as he launches Opening Image I am excited with the promise and potential of Opening Image and cant wait for Suresh and team to tell their brand of stories to the world Malhotra said Abundantias upcoming films include Akshay Kumar-starrer Ram Setu Hindi remake of Suriya-starrer Soorarai Pottru Sukhee with Shilpa Shetty in the lead Shakuntala Devi director Anu Menons next Tanuja Chandras all-women led ensemble series Hush Hush and Akshays streaming debut The End PTI BK BK BK

Mumbai Mar 25 PTI Actor Vidya Balan on Friday said that she has been seeking help from a healer and it has brought about a positive change in her lifeThe actor known for hits like Lage Raho Munna Bhai Ishqiya The Dirty Picture Kahaani and Tumhari Sulu recalled the lull phase in her career and said that it was a tough time as she began to ponder if she made any miscalculationsBut she later realised that ups and downs are part of lifeMy decisions are very instinctive but at that time I started to decode There was a fear that maybe what Ive gone through is just fluke success The first time around when that happened I was tough on myselfI was not that hard on myself this time because I was getting work and wonderful work So perspective experience all of that helped the 43-year-old actor during ABP Networks Ideas of India SummitIf a film doesnt work it does affect you Balan said adding You feel unloved when people dont go to the theatre to watch films The actor further revealed she has been working with a healer for 11 years now and that has helped her have perspective on many thingsShe said she speaks to her healer from wherever she is and theres no need to do this personallyI have been working with a healer for 11 years now and that has really helped me have perspective on things Its a lot like therapy She gives me a lot of tools to change the way I thinkFor example if Im feeling anxiety right now and I say Anxiety you can leave now I suddenly feel a change in the way Im breathing It works magically you tap certain points on your body Healing helped me to calm down Im better at handling failure now It is magical Suddenly I feel absolutely different she addedWhen host senior journalist Vir Sanghvi asked if she ever had mental health issues Balan promptly said I didnt have mental health issues but I have had hormonal issues because of the fear of judgment Hailing from a traditional South Indian family of well-educated people Balan said the idea of foraying into the world of arts turned out to be scary because she was judged for everything that she did or didnt doI remember there was a phase when I was being criticized for my body and my dressing and everything I remember every time I stepped out for an appearance I would bloat It is my body and it is nobodys concern It worried me because I felt out of control The doctor said theres nothing technically wrong but it is your hormones playing havoc she addedBalan believes she is currently in the best phase of her career presently and because of that her health has started improving Im in the best of health for the past three years she said PTI KKP RB RB