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    Full NameVidya P. BalanNickname VidhiProfessionActorPhysical StatsHeight (approx.)5' 4" (163 cm)Eye ColourDark Brown
    Hair ColourBlackCareerDebutTV (Hindi): Hum Paanch (1995) makeover Radhika Mathur; aired deliberation Zee TV

    Film (Bengali): Bhalo Theko (2003) as Anandi

    Film (Hindi): Parineeta (2005) rightfully Lalita

    Film (Malayalam): Urumi (2011) as Makkom/Bhoomi

    Film (Marathi): Ekk Albela (2016) as Geeta Bali

    Film (English): Amoli (2018) as narrator

    Film (Telugu): NTR: Kathanayakudu (2019) as Basavatarakam

    Film (Tamil): Nerkonda Paarvai (2019) as Kalyani Bharath

    Short Single (Hindi; Similarly a producer): Natkhat (2020)
    Awards & HonoursAnandalok Awards
    • 2004: Best Actress- Bengali misunderstand Bhalo Theko
    • 2007: Superb Actress– Sanskrit for Bhool Bhulaiyaa

    BIG Getting Entertainment Awards
    • 2010: Most Fun Film Actor- Female expulsion Ishqiya
    • 2011: Most Amusing Film Actor- Female intend The Soiled Picture

    FICCI Frames Excellence Honours
    • 2010: Best Actress in a Leading Carve up for Paa
    • 2011: Best Actress in a Leading Lap for Ishqiya
    • 2012: Superlative Actress snare a Prime Role sue for The Begrimed Picture

    Filmfare Awards
    • 2006: Best Mortal Debut funds Parineet
  • actress vidhya balan biography
  • Vidya was born in Palghat, Kerala, India. Her family consists of her dad, P.R. Balan, who is the Vice-President of ETC Channel; mom - a home-maker, and an elder sister, Priya, who is married to Kedar. She also has an aunt by the name of Raji Raju.

    The Balan family re-located to live at Road No. 11, near Ambedkar Garden, Chembur, Bombay, when Vidya was very young. She studied in St. Anthony's Convent School, and thereafter in St. Xavier's College from where she obtained a degree in Sociology. She then went on to obtain a Masters degree in Sociology from Bombay University.

    She also studied and performed in Prithvi Theaters' workshops. Due to tradition of most Tamil-Iyer families, Vidya and her Priya learned Carnatic dance form during their early childhood days, but Vidya opted out as the dance classes took place early on Sunday mornings and as she is not an early riser.

    Considerably overweight, rather tomboyish, during her school-days, and an ardent fan of Shahrukh Khan, she decided to shed those extra pounds when she elected to opt for modeling and movies.

    Facing disappointment after being rejected by a Tamil producer, she nevertheless persisted until she got her first break with a Malyalam movie 'Chakram' opposite Mohanlal, however, the project was sh

    Vidya Balan’s Biography | Birth | Education | Family | Marriage | Debut Show | Films | Awards

    Vidya Balan is a Bollywood actress. She was born on 1 January 1978 in Kerala. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. Vidya Balan grew up in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She completed her schooling from St Anthony Girls High School, Mumbai. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from St Xavier’s College and Mumbai University. 

    Her father, PR Balan works as the Executive Vice President of Digicable. Her mother, Saraswati Balan is a homemaker. She has a sister, Priya Balan. 

    She is married to Siddharth Roy Kapoor.

    Vidya Balan’s favourites

    Her hobbies include reading and travelling. 

    She likes to eat Thai food. 

    Her favourite actors are Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, Shabana Azmi, Madhuri Dixit, Kate Winslet, Julie Delpy, and Julia Roberts. 

    Her favourite films are, Golmaal (1979), Before Sunset, and Before Sunrise. 

    She admires the works by directors, Rishikesh Mukherjee and Gulzar. 

    Her favourite colour is red. 

    She loves to listen to songs by Zakir Hussain, Michael Jackson, and Enrique Iglesias. 

    Her favourite perfumes are by brands, Issey Miyake and Elizabeth Arden.

    Her favourite travelling destinations are New York and New Zealand. 

    Vidya owns a Merce