Vidya Balan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Vidya Balan
Occupation	Movie Actress
Date Of Birth	Jan 1, 1979(1979-01-01)
Age	45
Birthplace	Kerala
Country	India
Horoscope	Capricorn

Vidya Balan Biography

Vidya Balan is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actress who was born on January 1, 1979 in Kerala, India. A leading Indian actress who was awarded her the International Indian Film Academy Best Actress Award for The Dirty Picture. The Indian Government presented her with the Padma Shri in 2014.

She was a part-time actress in 2007’s film Guru in the 2007 film Guru, starring the actress Aishwarya Bhatchan.

Vidya Balan (pronounced [ʋɪd̪jaː baːlən] ; born 1 January 1979) is an Indian actress. Known for pioneering a change in the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema with her roles in female-led films, she is the recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award and six Filmfare Awards. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2014.

Vidya aspired to a career in film from a young age and had her first acting role in the 1995 sitcom Hum Paanch. While pursuing a master’s degree in sociology from the University of Mumbai, she made several unsuccessful attempts to start a career in film, and featured in television commercials and music videos. She made her film debut by starring in the Bengali film Bhalo Theko and received praise for her first Hindi film, the drama Parineeta. This was followed by commercial successes in Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), but her roles in the romantic comedies Heyy Babyy (2007) and Kismat Konnection (2008) had negative reviews.

There is an elder sister who is named Priya. She got married to She has an older sister named Priya. She married Siddharth Roy Kapur in 2012. in the year 2012.

Vidya Balan Net Worth

Vidya Balan is one of the richest Movie Actress from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Vidya Balan 's net worth $15 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She declined her first television role to attend St. Xavier’s College and the University of Mumbai.

Her work was also recognized for her role as the lead on the film Kahaani and in the film Parineeta.

Vidya was born on 1 January 1979 in Bombay (present-day Mumbai), to parents of Tamilian descent. Her father, P. R. Balan, is the executive vice-president of Digicable and her mother, Saraswathy Balan, is a homemaker. According to Vidya, they speak a mix of Tamil and Malayalam at home. Her elder sister, Priya Balan, works in advertising. The actress Priyamani is her second cousin.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Vidya Balan height 5 ft 4 in Vidya weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Vidya Balan Dating?

According to our records, Vidya Balan married to Siddharth Roy Kapur. As of December 1, 2023, Vidya Balan’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2008’s Halla Bol, based on the life of activist Safdar Hashmi, Vidya played a supporting role opposite Ajay Devgn. She next took on a glamorous role once again in the romantic comedy Kismat Konnection, co-starring Shahid Kapoor. She said that she deliberately chose the part to move away from her comfort zone, but she found it difficult to dance alongside Kapoor. Elvis D’Silva of Rediff.com dismissed Vidya as “woefully miscast” and criticised her look and wardrobe, as did Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express, who termed her “determinedly frumpy”. Both films had poor box office returns. Addressing her failure in portraying glamorous roles, Vidya has said that such parts did not suit her personality and blamed herself for “a complete lack of conviction on my part”.

Facts & Trivia

Vidya Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Vidya Balan celebrates birthday on January 1 of every year.

Vidya went on to establish herself by starring in five consecutive commercial successes, which also earned her critical and awards recognition. These were in the drama Paa (2009), the black comedy Ishqiya (2010), the thrillers No One Killed Jessica and Kahaani (2012), and the biopic The Dirty Picture (2011). The last of these won her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She followed this with a series of films that performed poorly at the box office. This changed when she starred as a radio jockey in Tumhari Sulu (2017) and a scientist in Mission Mangal (2019). The latter ranks as her highest-grossing release.

Is Vidya Balan a chain smoker?

Yes, you read it right. Since Silk Smita was a heavy smoker and thus to make it look genuine, Vidya took up chain-smoking. Vidya got used to the habit so much so that the actress would smoke a whole pack in the day. Reportedly, before shooting, Vidya would smoke up to ten cigarettes in a row to get into the character.

Does Vidya Balan have a child?

Vidya Balan has been married to Siddharth Roy Kapur for several years. Often there have been rumours about her pregnancy. But the actress is pretty clear that she does not have time for kids.

What is Vidya Balan doing now?

Vidya has since starred in the Amazon Prime Video films Shakuntala Devi (2020), Sherni (2021), and Jalsa (2022). Vidya also promotes humanitarian causes and supports the empowerment of women. She is a member of the Indian Central Board of Film Certification and hosts a radio show.

Who is the real husband of Vidya?

Siddharth Roy Kapur

Is Kangana a chain smoker?

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