Vidya Balan

Biography :

Vidya Balan is an acclaimed Indian actress known for her powerful performances in female-led films. She began her career with the television sitcom ‘Hum Paanch’ and made her film debut with the Bengali film ‘Bhalo Theko’ (2003). Her breakthrough in Bollywood came with ‘Parineeta’ (2005). Vidya has since starred in several critically acclaimed films like ‘The Dirty Picture’, ‘Kahaani’, and ‘Tumhari Sulu’. She is a recipient of numerous awards, including a National Film Award and the Padma Shri.

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Early Life and Education :

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Acting Career :

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Awards & Achievements :

National Film Award for Best Actress (2011), Padma Shri (2014), multiple Filmfare and Screen Awards

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Interesting Facts :

• Vidya Balan is proficient in multiple languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, English, Bengali, and can read Urdu.
• She is an ardent devotee of Bhagwan Shri Sai Baba and visits temples every Thursday.
• Vidya Balan was initially considered a 'jinx' in the South Indian film industry due to several projects being shelved during her early career.