vidya balan

Vidya Balan was born in Mumbai. Maharashtra. She pursued her master’s degree in sociology from Delhi University. She made her acting debut in 1995 with the television show Hum Paanch. She made her big-screen debut in 2003 with the Bengali film Bhalo Theko. She has starred in many successful movies like The Dirty Picture, Paa, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Mission Mangal. For the biopic, The Dirty Picture, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. She is a member of Indian Central Board of Film Certification. She is married to Siddharth Roy Kapur. She was awarded with Padma Shri in 2014.

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Kartik and Vidya Balan’s ‘sibling energy’ wins hearts at Metro In Dino premiere

Vidya Balan and Kartik Aaryan charmed fans with their playful interaction at the premiere of Metro…In Dino. 

Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan at Metro In Dino premiere.
Published on Jul 05, 2025 04:23 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan would not be as loved today for this reason, claims Vidya Balan

Shah Rukh Khan is known for his romantic films, where he did the arms-stretched wide pose. Here's what Vidya Balan said about him.

Shah Rukh Khan often greets his fans who were gathered outside his home at Mannat with his iconic pose. (ANI Photo)(Sunil Khandare)
Updated on Jun 28, 2025 06:20 AM IST

When Vidya Balan asked John Abraham to help after Akshaye Khanna ‘fired’ at her

Vidya Balan had no idea how to confront Akshaye Khanna on the set of Salaam-E-Ishq after she had rejected doing another film opposite him.

Vidya Balan turned down the film opposite Akshaye Khanna because she didn't like the script.
Updated on Jun 06, 2025 03:02 PM IST

Vidya Balan says after COVID-19, studios find it safer to bet on male-led films

Vidya Balan, known for her roles in women-centric films, observes that studios are shifting towards male-led projects post-pandemic due to financial constraints

Vidya Balan talks about post pandemic situation in film industry.
Updated on May 22, 2025 05:39 AM IST
By | Edited by Ritika Kumar

Vidya Balan says she would love to play the therapist in Adolescence

Bollywood actor Vidya Balan is open to international acting roles, inspired by performances from stars like Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon.

Vidya Balan says she is open to Hollywood roles.
Updated on May 21, 2025 04:30 PM IST
By | Edited by Ritika Kumar
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