Vidya Balan is one of India's most celebrated actresses, widely credited for pioneering a change in the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema with her "female-centric" roles.
Date of Birth: January 1, 1978 (or 1979, sources vary).
Place of Birth: Palakkad, Kerala (raised in Mumbai).
Education: * Completed schooling at St. Anthony Girls' High School, Mumbai.
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sociology from the University of Mumbai (St. Xavier's College).
Family: * Father: P. R. Balan (Executive Vice-President of Digicable).
Mother: Saraswathy Balan (Homemaker).
Spouse: Married film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur (founder of Roy Kapur Films) on December 14, 2012.
Cousin: Actress Priyamani is her second cousin.
Vidya overcame early career struggles (being labeled "jinxed" after several shelved projects) to become a powerhouse in Bollywood.
Television Debut: Played the role of Radhika in the iconic sitcom Hum Paanch (1995).
Film Debut: Bhalo Theko (2003, Bengali).
Bollywood Debut: Parineeta (2005), for which she won the Filmfare Best Female Debut.
Iconic Roles:
Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) – Her dual performance as Avni/Manjulika is legendary.
The Dirty Picture (2011) – Won the National Film Award for Best Actress.
Kahaani (2012) – Played a pregnant woman seeking her missing husband.
Recent & Upcoming Work:
Do Aur Do Pyaar (2024)
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024) – Returned to her iconic franchise.
Jailer 2 (2026) – Reportedly joining the cast alongside Rajinikanth.
Padma Shri (2014) – India's fourth highest civilian award for her contribution to arts.
National Film Award: Best Actress for The Dirty Picture.
Filmfare Awards: Multiple wins for Paa, Ishqiya, The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, and Tumhari Sulu.
Vidya is known for her humorous reels and fashion posts, particularly showcasing her love for sarees.
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