For the cover shoot, Vidya Balan slipped into a bold flamingo pink outfit, embellished with shimmering sequins and delicate beadwork.
Hold up, Internet – Vidya Balan just broke the glam-o-meter and how! Taking a stunning U-turn from her traditional Indian silhouettes, Vidya has just dropped jaws with her striking new avatar on the cover of The Peacock Magazine’s July 2025 edition. TBH, this is not the saree-clad Vidya we’re used to seeing during public gatherings and award functions. It is “Nayi Fantasy” unlocked, as fans said after looking at her latest photos.
For the cover shoot, Vidya Balan slipped into a bold flamingo pink outfit, embellished with shimmering sequins and delicate beadwork. Adding a dramatic flair, she elevated the look with a feather-trimmed stole, perfectly blending with the ombre tones across her arms. Even in the accessories department, she nailed it like a pro. Not letting attention divert from her outfit, she wore a gemstone-studded choker and a chunky statement bracelet on her wrist.
The highlight — her short, ombre hair, which is nowhere close to Vidya we have seen before.
Internet Goes Ooh La La
Draped in high fashion, confidence and a bold attitude that commands attention, Vidya’s new look has left fans and enthusiasts nostalgic. The minute the cover hit social media, it reminded fans of the character Vidya played in the film The Dirty Picture. From “Ooh La La vibes” to “Nayi Fantasy” — reactions came pouring in and it is clear that the Internet is drooling over the beauty.
Even Dolly Singh, the popular content creator, could not hold back herself and immediately took to the comment section to react to Vidya’s look. Nostalgic, she wrote, “Are we back in 2005?” Another demanded, “Upload the BTS moments of this beautiful photoshoot, thank you.” Impressed by Vidya’s reinvention, veteran actress Shabana Azmi also commented on the post, writing, “Ooh la la!” Shahana Goswami also joined the list of stars to praise Vidya’s undeniable beauty. “Ooooo bloody gorgeous and sexy,” read her comment.
One of the fans reiterated Vidya’s iconic dialogue from The Dirty Picture and added, “Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment aur Vidya Entertainment hai.” A noteworthy comment read, “Oh lala tu hai nayi fantasy. Ladki tu hai badi boombart.”