Vidya Balan gushes about Saba Qamar's performance in Hindi Medium

Did Saba Qamar make the most perfect Bollywood debut or what?

Not everyone can hold their own against Irrfan Khan but Saba Qamar has managed just fine in Hindi Medium. Indian journos have been generous with praise, and it turns out she has new fans in Bollywood too!

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Kahaani star Vidya Balan fished out Saba Qamar's phone number to send her a personal message of appreciation for her work, Saba revealed in an Instagram post.

Vidya wrote to Saba, "Just wanted to tell you that you were amazing in the film. It's a character that one could easily dislike for being too pushy but you humanised her and made her believable and likable. Really, wow!"

Saba, of course, was over the moon.

"Being praised by one of the best actresses of Bollywood is a huge deal for me. I'm truly touched and honoured," she wrote. "Such a sweet gesture by her to take out the time to appreciate my work.It's the best feeling ever when someone you admire so much, praises and appreciates your work."

Other Bollywood stars, like veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, has also tweeted appreciation for Saba Qamar: