Thirteen years ago, Vidya Balan starrer 'The Dirty Picture' changed the dynamics for female-led film forever in Indian Cinema. The film had a mammoth craze among the masses, especially among the youths, and redefined Indian cinema and affirmed her as a powerhouse performer, where she broke stereotypes with her bold and fearless portrayal of Silk Smitha. The film directed by Milan Lutharia also had Emraan Hashmi, Naseruddin Shah, and Tusshar Kapoor in pivotal roles and was a turning point, not just for Vidya but for Bollywood, as it celebrated unapologetic femininity and challenged societal norms. The impeccable performance by the actress earned her a National Award and critical acclaim, proving that content-driven female-oriented cinema could also be commercially successful. Right from the dialogues to the music to the story and the performances, the film was a rage and over the years it became an iconic film, Vidya's stunning transformation changed the way leading actresses were perceived in the industry. As the film is celebrating 13 years. Let's have a look at the top five unforgettable dialogues from the film.
1) Kuch logo ka naam unke kaam se hota hain. Mera badnaam hoker hua hain.
Silk Smitha was known for her erotic roles and Vidya Balan aced the character with a solid performance and this dialogue right from the trailer sparked a roaring buzz among moviegoers.
2) Filmein sirf teen cheezo ke wajah se chalti hai ... entertainment, entertainment, entertainment ... aur main entertainment hoon .
This dialogue became nationwide popular among the masses. From kids to youths and adults, everyone was seen imitating the iconic dialogue and it stayed true to her character, as Vidya gave wildfire entertainment in the film.
3) Jab zindagi ek bar mili hai toh do bar kyun soche.
Silk's character was someone who had always believed in living the life fullest and to fulfilling her desires and this dialogue sets the tone perfectly for her character's ambition.
4) Raat ko barah ki sui ke tarah chipke rehte ho aur din me che ki tarah.
Vidya in the film was known for her bold and fearless nature and she never cared for other's perceptions. This dialogue appeared when she conversed with Naseruddin Shah and it went viral among the masses upon its release.
5) Taarif mein gaali de rahe ho yah gaali mein taarif kar rahe ho .
Balan's character was known for her befitting reply to the trollers and haters in the film and this dialogue came at a very perfect moment when she gave a solid reply to a person who takes a dig at her
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