Vidya Balan Biography
Vidya Balan, born on January 1, 1979, is an acclaimed Indian actress known for her versatile roles in Bollywood. With a career spanning over two decades, Balan has garnered widespread praise for her exceptional acting skills, receiving several awards for her outstanding performances. She made a remarkable debut in “Parineeta” (2005) and has since delivered memorable performances in films like “Kahaani,” “The Dirty Picture,” and “Tumhari Sulu,” showcasing her prowess in portraying diverse characters.
General Information About Famous Actress Vidya Balan
Full Name Vidya Balan Nickname Vidhi Profession Actress Date of Birth January 1, 1979 Current age 45 years, 11 months, 20 days Husband Siddharth Roy Kapur Nationality Indian
Exploring Vidya Balan Personal Journey
Name Vidya Balan Real Name Vidya P. Balan Nick Name Vidhi Height 5 Feet 4 Inch Figure 35-30-35 Weight 70 Kg Eye Color Dark Brown Hair Color Black Date of Birth 01 January 1979 Religion Hinduism Present Address A sea-facing flat in Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai Hometown Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Vidya Balan Education
School St. Anthony Girls’ High School, Mumbai College St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai Educational Status Masters degree in Sociology
Vidya Balan Favorite
Food Thai cuisine Actor/Actress Actors: Shah Rukh Khan , Amitabh Bachchan, Morgan Freeman, Al PacinoActresses: Shabana Azmi, Madhuri Dixit , Kate Winslet, Julie Delphy, Julia RobertsMusicians Zakir Hussain, Michael Jackson, Enrique Iglesias, Indian Ocean, Midival Punditz Song – Book – Hobbies Reading, Traveling Films Bollywood: Gol Maal (1979)Hollywood: Before Sunrise, Before SunsetAuthor – Colour Red Perfume Issey Miyake, Elizabeth Arden Director Gulzar, Hrishikesh Mukherjee Holiday Destinations New York and New Zealand Likes –
Vidya Balan Relationship Journey
Affairs Siddharth Roy Kapur (Businessman and Producer)
Vidya Balan Career Journey
Category Details Acting Debut Film: Bhalo Theko (2003, Bengali film), TV: Hum Paanch (1995) First Film Bhalo Theko (2003, Bengali film) Career Turning Point Best Female Debut for “Bhalo Theko (2003, Bengali film)” First Success “Bhalo Theko (2003, Bengali film)” – in which she played the main role. This film gave her one of the Best Female Debut. Awards and Honours – 2004: Anandalok Awards – 2006: Filmfare Awards, International Indian Film Academy Awards – 2007: Anandalok Awards – 2010: BIG Star Entertainment Awards, FICCI Frames Excellence Honours, Filmfare Awards, IIFA, Lions Gold Awards – 2011: BIG Star Entertainment Awards, FICCI Frames Excellence Honours, Filmfare Awards, National Film Awards – 2012: FICCI Frames Excellence Honours, Filmfare Awards, IIFA – 2013: Filmfare Awards, IIFA, Lions Gold Awards – 2018: Filmfare Awards
Vidya Balan Career Statistics
Year Film Roles 2003 Bhalo Theko Anandi 2005 Parineeta Lalita 2006 Lage Raho Munna Bhai Jhanvi 2007 Guru, Salaam-e-Ishq, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Om Shanti Om Tehzeeb Hussain, Rajjo, Isha Sahni, Avni Chaturvedi / Manjulika, Herself 2008 Halla Bol, Kismat Konnection Sneha, Priya 2009 Paa Vidya 2010 Ishqiya Krishna Verma 2011 No One Killed Jessica, Urumi, Thank You, Dum Maaro Dum, The Dirty Picture Sabrina Lal, Makkom / Bhoomi, Divya, Mrs. Kamath, Reshma (Silk) 2012 Kahaani, Ferrari Ki Sawaari Vidya Venkatesan Bagchi 2013 Bombay Talkies, Ghanchakkar, Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!, Mahabharat Herself, Neetu Athray, Unknown, Draupadi (voice) 2014 Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Bobby Jasoos Trisha Mallik, Bilkis “Bobby” Ahmed 2015 Hamari Adhuri Kahani Vasudha Prasad 2016 Te3n, Ekk Albela, Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh Sarita Sarkar, Geeta Bali, Vidya Sinha / Durga Rani Singh 2017 Begum Jaan, Tumhari Sulu Begum Jaan, Sulochana “Sulu” Dubey 2018 Amoli Narrator (English version) 2019 NTR: Kathanayakudu, NTR: Mahanayakudu, Nerkonda Paarvai, Mission Mangal Basavatarakam, Basavatarakam, Kalyani Bharath 2020 Natkhat, Shakuntala Devi Sonu’s mother, Shakuntala Devi 2021 Sherni Vidya Vincent 2022 Jalsa (Filming) TBA
Vidya Balan Income
Salary Rs. 6-7 crores/film Total Income $20 million
