The gorgeous actress Vidya Balan was recently at the Thanapur Village for an initiative, 'Chotte Kadam Pragati Ki ore', by the CRY Indian and a hair oil company for the empowerment of women to support children's education, was greeted warmly by the people there.

The women especially were very excited to see her and dressed in a pretty yellow sari, she interacted with the crowd. In her conversation she asked if they saw any of her film. In reply, one of them said “Ooh La La”. However, when she learned that they hadn't seen Kahaani, she promised them that she will ensure that a special screening is held at the village.

Vidya who was there with her mom, also went shopping and we hear, mother Saraswathy Balan bought two Banarasi silk dupattas for Vidya and her other daughter, Priya.