Balan, who just turned 33, has had a hectic 2011 with promotions and other events related to her two big releases last year -- 'No One Killed Jessica' and 'The Dirty Picture'. So, has decided to back up her next baby – Kahaani, which had been confirmed for January earlier.

"Thankfully, as things stand today, 'Kahaani' would now arrive only in March next year so that the 'expectant mom' can relax for a while," said a close friend of the actress. “Vidya really needs a break. It would have been virtually inhuman for her to move straight from 'The Dirty Picture' to 'Kahaani' in four weeks flat. Not just would it have taken a toll on her health, it would also have been unjustified for the audience to see her in a role which is totally different from the 'dirty' character that she played in Milan Luthria's film."

In 'Kahaani', Vidya plays the role of a pregnant woman who is in search of her husband. A dramatic affair, the film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh (of 'Jhankaar Beats' fame). When 'The Dirty Picture' started making waves and ensured a sure-shot success for Vidya, it turned out to be a winning preposition for 'Kahaani' since the actress' fan base has only increased.

However, the makers have decided to hold on for a while and let the euphoria of 'The Dirty Picture' and then arrive with 'Kahaani' instead of coming up with a rush job just in order to milk Vidya's superstardom.

“Yes, 'Kahaani' will now arrive on 9th March. Thank goodness for that as 'Kahaani' is my baby. I would now be 'delivering' after two months", quips Vidya, "If it would have arrived earlier, it would have turned out to be premature. Neither Sujoy nor I wanted that."

Meanwhile, even though Vidya has been inundated with offers, especially in last few weeks, Vidya isn't picking up anything in haste.

"No, I haven't signed any film so far. When I am shooting for a film, I don't go through narrations or script reading. Entire 2011 went into filming and I just didn't get any time to go through any scripts. I have just started doing that a week ago. Hopefully during this period of break, I would take some decisions", she says.