It is learnt that since the time, Amitabh Bachchan had said that Vidya Balan reminded him of his favourite actress Waheeda Rehman, the actress just can’t stop blushing.

The senior Bachchan had said in a recent interview that Vidya “has the grace and beauty of Waheeda Rehman”. He had further added that Vidya’s Indianness reminded him of the star with whom he worked in his earlier films like Trishul, Kabhie Kabhie and Adalat.

A pal of Vidya’s reveals to us that Vidya is extremely delighted by the superstar’s compliments. “What more she could ask for. She is deeply humbled and at the same time dumbfounded.” The pal tells us.

Vidya has stated in this regard, “It was very kind of him (Amitabh Bachchan) to say something like that. Waheedaji was known for her beauty and grace and being compared to her is like receiving a great award. Amitji has been generous with his compliments. I’m speechless.”

She further adds, “I got the opportunity to work with him and Abhishek and it has been a great experience. I sincerely wish I get more roles like this in the future.”