Vidya Balan, an Indian film actress, has carved a niche for herself in the Bollywood industry with her unconventional film choices and gender-defying roles. Known for her strong female protagonists, she has been instrumental in advancing women’s roles in Bollywood.
This blog post delves into the life and career of this talented actress, highlighting her rise to stardom, career highlights, awards, achievements, controversies, and some interesting facts.
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Spouse
Siddharth Roy Kapur (m. 2012)
Parents
Mother:Saraswathy Balan (Homemaker)
Father:P. R. Balan (Worked as Executive Vice-President of Digicable)
Siblings
Priya Balan (Works for an advertising company)
Interesting Facts About Vidya Balan
- Vidya Balan had to appear in over 40 screen tests and about 17 makeup shoots before making her big Bollywood debut in ‘Parineeta’.
- She completed her education from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai where she studied Sociology for her bachelor’s degree.
- She later did her Master’s in Sociology from the University of Mumbai.When not working, Vidya enjoys spending her time reading and is a huge admirer of Paulo Coelho.
- Vidya Balan had once admitted on a chat show that she used to often play cupid and set her friends up.
- The Jalsa actor wishes to play the legendary Charlie Chaplin on the big screen someday.
- Vidya Balan has an inclination towards cleanliness and she even has a record of suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder about everything around her being clean.
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Updated by: Aditee Singhi
This profile was researched by Aditee Singhi using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.
- Biography data:Wikipedia, IMDb
- Career information:IMDb, Official filmography
- Net worth estimate:Forbes, Publicly reported information
- Awards:Official award body records
- Social profiles:Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter)