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Vidya Balan
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- Born 1 January 1979
- Place of Birth Palakkad District
- Occupation Actor, Model, Film Actor, Fashion Model, Television Actor
- Spouse Siddharth Roy Kapur (2012)
- Education University Of Mumbai, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
- Years active 1995-present
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- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,
- Kahaani
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ABOUT Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan: A Steadfast Career in Indian Cinema Vidya Balan, a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, has carved a niche for herself by portraying strong, complex female characters, defying conventional Bollywood tropes. Her contributions have earned her widespread recognition, including a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards, and the Padma Shri in 2014. Balan's journey began with a minor role in the 1995 sitcom Hum Paanch. After several unsuccessful attempts to break into films, she debuted in the Bengali film Bhalo Theko (2003). Her Hindi film debut in Parineeta (2005) garnered critical acclaim, followed by commercial successes in Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007). Her career trajectory significantly shifted with a string of five commercially successful films showcasing headstrong female leads: Paa (2009), Ishqiya (2010), No One Killed Jessica (2011), Kahaani (2012), and The Dirty Picture (2011), the latter earning her the National Film Award for Best Actress. After a period of less prominent roles, Balan's resurgence began with Tumhari Sulu (2017) and Mission Mangal (2019), portraying relatable women balancing professional and personal lives. Her recent successes include the Amazon Prime Video films Shakuntala Devi (2020), Sherni (2021), and Jalsa (2022), culminating in her highest-grossing release to date, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024). Beyond her acting career, Balan actively champions women's empowerment and humanitarian causes. She serves on the Indian Central Board of Film Certification and has hosted a radio show. Initially facing criticism for her appearance, she later garnered appreciation for her unconventional style. She is married to film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur.
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VIDYA BALAN NEWS
'I would go to bed crying, but then the next day...': Vidya Balan opens up about the darkest period of her career
December 14, 2025 4:57 pm
Rejection stings. Whether it’s a job application, a creative pursuit, or even a romantic approach; being told “no” can be discouraging.
Vidya Balan reveals real reason she decided to tie the knot: 'I never wanted to get married; Siddharth changed that'
November 01, 2025 11:30 am
Talking about how her friends would talk about getting married, or going on honeymoons, Vidya Balan revealed that she had never had such conversations. "I was never interested in that."
Inside Shabana Azmi's 75th birthday bash: From dancing with Javed on 'Pretty Little Baby' to Rekha, Madhuri joining Shabana for 'Kaisi Paheli Zindagani' performance
September 19, 2025 2:45 pm
Shabana Azmi celebrated her 75th birthday with Madhuri Dixit, Rekha, Farhan Akhtar, Karan Johar, Urmila Matondkar, Neena Gupta, and many others.
Vidya Balan says for the first time in life, she is not experiencing stress: 'I am constantly telling Siddharth...you don't have time for me'
September 18, 2025 6:27 pm
"I go through very social periods also sometimes...then I hibernate," said Vidya Balan
Vidhu Vinod Chopra first thought of casting Aishwarya Rai in Parineeta; Vidya Balan had to give 75 auditions: 'The heroine has to be bigger...'
August 31, 2025 3:21 pm
The role of Parineeta didn’t come easy to Vidya Balan as she had to give almost 75 auditions to bag the role in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's production.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra recalls Vidya Balan giving him gaalis during Parineeta auditions: 'Who does he think he is?'
August 19, 2025 5:02 pm
Dia Mirza shared that Parineeta was the first project in her career where she truly felt respected as an artiste. She also revealed that producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra was the only one in her career to have given her a bonus. not just once, but twice.
Rekha says she 'found a daughter in Vidya Balan', Parineeta was the first film she ever auditioned for: 'Vidhu Vinod Chopra said you are out if you don't audition'
August 19, 2025 12:37 pm
At the re-release event for Parineeta, actress Vidya Balan's interaction with Rekha won many hearts on the internet, Rekha also went on to share how she bonded with Vidya during the film.
Parineeta director Pradeep Sarkar didn't talk to Vidya Balan for years, died before they could sort out differences: 'I called him every day'
August 02, 2025 2:11 pm
Actor Vidya Balan shared the story behind her landing the role in Pradeep Sarkar's Parineeta and how she fell out with him due to a professional decision.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra told Vidya Balan to get a nose job before Parineeta, she was terrified: 'Tera naak bohot lamba hai, surgery karte hain'
August 02, 2025 1:18 pm
Vidya Balan recalls how she eventually turned to director Pradeep Sarkar for support after Vidhu Vinod Chopra suggested she undergo plastic surgery for her nose.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra asked Vidya Balan to get a nose job before Parineeta: 'He said let's get a surgery done, I refused'
July 30, 2025 7:00 pm
Among the many heartbreaks that Vidya Balan faced early on in her career, the one that stung the most was being coerced into giving up her last name.
VIDYA BALAN VIDEOS
Kahaani 2 Audience Reaction: Vidya Balan Starrer Thriller Gets Mixed Reviews
June 22, 2020 7:19 pm
Watch the public verdict on the film Kahaani 2 starring Vidya Balan, directed by Sujoy Ghosh
Greatest Admiration For Kangana Because She's Standing Up For Herself: Vidya Balan
June 08, 2020 11:59 am
Vidya Balan expressed her admiration for Kangana Ranaut in her fight against Hrithik and lauded her for standing up for herself.
Vidya Balan Talks About Three Dark Things Of Bollywood
February 02, 2016 6:13 pm
Vidya Balan listed out the insecurity an actor feels as one of the dark things in Bollywood.
Vidya Balan Celebrates Durga Puja With Family
June 08, 2020 12:18 pm
Draped in her trademark nine yard, Vidya Balan visited a Durga Pandal in Juhu, Mumbai, accompanied by her mother, sister, nephew and niece to celebrate the festival
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