A look at behind- the- scenes action that unfolded on the sets of Vidya Balan’s film where she plays a sleuth
Asira Tarannum (MID-DAY; February 1, 2014)

Vidya Balan will be playing a woman detective in the film Bobby Jasoos. Directed by Samar Shaikh and produced by Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha, this film was shot in 60 days and most of it was shot in Hyderabad in real locations as opposite to specially constructed sets. Some parts were shot in Mumbai at Filmistan Studio.

The film also stars Ali Fazal in the lead role. Despite shooting the film at real locations, the production team did not face any major problems say producers Sahil Sangha and Dia Mirza. Says Sangha, “Vidya was our first choice for this film. I am happy with the way the movie has shaped up.”

Priya Gupta (BOMBAY TIMES; December 2, 2013)

Believe it or not, this is Vidya Balan in her 2014 release Bobby Jasoos sitting disguised as a beggar outside a railway station in Hyderabad. Vidya has always pushed the bar as an actor and has done many unconventional roles, just like it seems in this film too. We learnt that while she was sitting among real beggars, a lady passing by stopped and gave her some money and scolded her about how she should get a job and not beg. Would have been nice to know her reaction had she known that was Vidya Balan.