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Vidya Balan has taken the internet by storm with her jaw-dropping transformation for the July edition of The Peacock Magazine. The 46-year-old star looked absolutely radiant in a bold new look, proving once again that she’s a true style icon. The cover photo, which was shared on Tuesday by both the magazine and Vidya herself, quickly went viral, with fans and fashion lovers praising her glamourous makeover.

In the cover shot, Vidya Balan is seen wearing a striking pink gown with a plunging neckline, complemented by soft brown hair, glowing skin, and minimal jewellery. The elegant yet bold look has turned heads, with many on social media saying she looks much younger than her age. The shoot’s title, “A Force to Reckon With,” reflects her long-standing impact in a male-dominated industry where she has consistently delivered powerful performances in commercial cinema.

Internet Reacts To Vidya Balan’s Transformation

Fans flooded the comments section with admiration. One person wrote, “Damn, she is looking gorgeous!” Another commented, “Stunning! She should experiment more with this kind of look.” Many praised the styling for embracing a glamorous but natural aesthetic, celebrating body diversity instead of promoting unrealistic beauty standards. One user wrote, “This is the kind of beauty standard we need—natural and graceful, not size zero or fillers.” Some people also took the opportunity to compare her to younger Bollywood actors. “She looks amazing. Nepo kids should take styling lessons from her,” one fan commented. Another said, “Most of the current gen actresses look the same. Vidya stands out without trying too hard.”

While the majority of responses were positive, a few raised concerns about what they saw as a shift in Vidya’s earlier message about body positivity. Some users questioned if her new slimmer figure contradicted her past statements. One Reddit user remarked, “She used to speak out against weight loss pressure. What happened to that?” Another added, “Didn’t she once say that losing curves made women look like men? This feels a bit off.”

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Vidya Balan’s Recent Work

On the professional front, Vidya was last seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024), where she returned to the hit horror-comedy franchise alongside Kartik Aaryan and Madhuri Dixit. The film was a massive success, crossing Rs 400 crore at the box office. Prior to that, she earned praise for her performance in the romantic comedy Do Aur Do Pyaar, which starred Pratik Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz, and Sendhil Ramamurthy.