Vidya Balan Biography 2023
Vidya Balan is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. She was born on January 1, 1979, into a Tamil Brahmin family. The actress Priyamani is her second cousin. She made her Hindi film debut in the 2005 film “Parineeta” opposite Saif Ali Khan. She received several awards, including National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, and Padma Shri Awards. Her notable works in Hindi films include “Lage Raho Munna Bhai” (2006), “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” (2007), “Paa” (2009), “Ishqiya” (2010), “No One Killed Jessica” (2012), “Kahaani” (2012), “The Dirty Picture” (2011), “Tumhari Sulu” (2017), “Mission Mangal” (2019), and “Sherni” (2021). She appeared in television commercials and music videos. Her upcoming project is an untitled movie alongside Pratik Gandhi and “Neeyat”, a murder mystery directed by Anu Menon. Vidya Balan starred in the movies “Shakuntala Devi” (2020), “Sherni” (2021), and “Jalsa” (2022), released on OTT. She is married to filmmaker Siddharth Roy Kapur.
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Name Vidya Balan Born 01 January 1974 (44 Years) Home Town Mumbai, Maharashtra Birth Place Mumbai, Maharashtra Occupation Actress Debut Bhalo Theko (2003)- Bengali Parineeta (2005)- Hindi
Hum Paanch (1995)- Televison
Religion Hinduism Height 5’4”(In Feet Inches) Eye Colour Dark Brown Hair Colour Black Favourite Colour Red Holiday Destination New York New Zealand
Favourite Actor Amitabh Bachchan Shah Rukh Khan
Favourite Actress Shabana Azmi Net Worth Rs 136 Crores Family Father- P.R.Balan Mother- Saraswathy Balan
Sister- Priya Balan
Car Collection Mercedes E- Class Affairs Shahid Kapoor (Actor)- Rumoured Siddharth Roy Kapur
Controversies 1) Vidya Balan was criticised for her western look in “Hey Baby” and “Kismat Konnection”. 2) Shahid Kapoor refused to acknowledge his affair with Vidya.
3) Vidya was criticized for her weight issues.
4) She was mostly trolled for her dressing sense.
5) In the early phase of her career, her name was also linked to Saif Ali Khan and John Abraham.
Marital Status Married Spouse Siddharth Roy Kapur ( Producer)
1) Vidya started her career on the popular TV show “Hum Paanch”, directed by Ekta Kapoor.
2) She can speak English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Bengali.
3) Actors Aditya Roy Kapoor and Kunaal Roy Kapoor are her brother-in-laws.
4) Vidya graduated in Sociology from St. Xavier College, Mumbai.
5) Vidya is trained in Carnatic music.
6) In 2012, She became the first brand ambassador of “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”.