Vidya shooting for No One Killed Jessica

While Vidya Balan who considers herself half a Bengali had herself a ball in Kolkata last week shooting for Rajkumar Gupta's No One Killed Jessica, Rani Mukerjee who is a fully certified Bengali was not to be seen in her home-town.

Going by the way Vidya's shooting schedule went in Kolkata it was all for the best if Rani stayed away.

Apparently, the 2-day schedule had to be shot with secret cameras in prominent public places where the security was most inadequate.

Says the source, "We had to shoot in crowded locations like the Kolkata airport, Baliganj, Park Circus and New Market. The crowds in these places were impossible to control. We had rushed in place the cameras secretly. Vidya would then get into camera range and before the bystanders recognized the star in their midst, we were out. If Rani had also accompanied Vidya it would've been impossible to control."

Director Rajkumar Gupta is tight-lipped about the details in Kolkata. "All I can tell you is that shooting in Kolkata was even tougher than Delhi. But it was fun. By now, I am used to shooting on crowded main streets with my actors. It was the last two days of shooting. On the second day after we finished, (dress designer) Sabysachi Chakraborty who belongs to Kolkata, took the entire unit out for dinner. We had some terrific Bengali food. We celebrated till the wee hours." Rani, alas, was no part of the celebration.

Rani to follow Rekha and Tabu

Rani Mukherjee is spending more time indoors than on meeting her friends and other colleagues.

According to latest reports, Rani is following the footsteps of Rekha and Tabu who also love to remain in their own space and refuse to be dragged into the public glare.

Apart from her film NO ONE KILLED JESSICA, in which Rani is paired with Vidya Balan, the actress is rarely seen in social circles.

Though her friends insist Rani to come out with them but she refuses to do that making it clear that the actress is not interested in making more friends. Even her regular contacts are complaining that Rani is not talking to them.

Now, we wonder why Rani is trying to become a recluse.

Vidya Seeking Karan Johar

Vidya Balan has made a new friend in bollywood. The actress cannot stop feeling excited about the new bonding.

Buzz is that Vidya Balan and hot shot filmmaker Karan Johar have become thick friends. The two are often spotted in each other's company these days. Moreover, the fact that Vidya has bought a new place just opposite KJO's office gives their bonding much more scope.

It's also learnt that Karan Johar is keen to work with Vidya Balan. The two have been discussing the possibility of doing a film together in future. Especially after her much praised performances in PAA and ISHQIYA, Karan Johar has taken a good notice of Vidya's charm.