'Acting is a closed chapter for me now'
Last updated on: October 21, 2010 12:57 IST
Vidhubala, daughter of the famous magician, late Prof Bhagyanath and sister of National Award-winning cinematographer Madhu Ambat, was star in Malayalam years ago.
Now after a long break -- 30 years -- from cinema, she returns with a TV show.
Vidhubala hosts the courtroom dramaKathayallithu Jeevitham on Amrita Television (like Kiran Bedi in Hindi). The show deals with family disputes and solves the issues on the studio floor itself. The verdict is legally valid.
Over to Vidhubala.
How did the show come to you?
The producer of Kathayallithu Jeevitham Manoj Manayil wanted me to host a court room drama he was planning. My first reaction was, "Will I be able to do a show after such a long gap?"
The producer explained the format in detail. He was of the opinion that as I am a woman, it would be easy for the participants to take another woman into confidence. I was the choice as I am a homemaker first and also have acceptance from the family crowd.
I was told that this is the only show in the history of television which gives a verdict that is equivalent to a civil court order. The victims get an out of-court settlement on the issue and Kerala State Legal Service Authority (KELSA) makes it legally valid. When the producer enlightened me on these details, I was really impressed.
Image: Vidhubala
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