Vidya Balan's Enrique Iglesias Connection: From Concert Crush to Movie Debut

In October 2025, Spanish pop star Enrique Iglesias is set to return to Mumbai, India, for a concert after 21 years. This upcoming performance has sparked nostalgic memories for acclaimed Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who shares a unique connection with the singer.

Vidya Balan, who made her big-screen debut in 2005 with the film Parineeta, reveals that her dream moment as an actress began at an Enrique Iglesias concert in Mumbai back in 2004. At the time, Vidya and her friend were trying to get closer to the stage when Pradeep Sarkar, the director of Parineeta, called to offer Vidya the lead role. Vidya was so engrossed in the concert that she initially missed the call, but her friend Pavitra answered and handed the phone to her. It was then that Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the producer of Parineeta, informed Vidya that she had been chosen for the part.

Vidya, who was a diehard Enrique fan in her youth, confesses that she had fantasized about being pulled on stage by the singer during the concert. While that didn't happen, the news of her Parineeta debut came as she was listening to Enrique's hit song "Hero," making the moment all the more special for the actress. Vidya describes it as one of the most cherished moments of her life, with her hands and legs trembling as she received the life-changing news.

As Enrique Iglesias prepares to take the stage in Mumbai once again, Vidya Balan is eagerly looking forward to reliving the memories of that fateful day 21 years ago. She believes the concert will be filled with people her age who share the same nostalgic connection to the singer, as Enrique's music has resonated with the pain and passion of youthful love that many have experienced.