Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan

Facts

  1. Vidya Balan is an Indian actress who is known for her female-led films and for changing the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema.
  2. She was born on January 1, 1979 in Bombay (present-day Mumbai).
  3. She studied sociology at St. Xavier's College and earned a master's degree in sociology from the University of Bombay (now the University of Mumbai).
  4. Her first acting role was in the 1995 sitcom Hum Paanch.
  5. She has starred in films such as Bhalo Theko (2003), Paa (2009), The Dirty Picture (2011), Ghanchakkar (2013), Natkhat (2020), Shakuntala Devi (2020), Sherni (2021), and Jalsa (2022).
  6. She has won several awards, including a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards.
  7. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2014.
  8. She promotes humanitarian causes and supports the empowerment of women.
  9. She is a member of the Indian Central Board of Film Certification and has hosted a radio show.
  10. She is married to the film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur.
  11. She has a strong connection with Bengal and speaks the language fluently.