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Hometown: Mumbai
Husband: Siddharth Roy Kapur
Age: 46 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Vidya P. Balan |
| Nickname | Vidhi |
| Profession | Actor |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | TV (Hindi): Hum Paanch (1995) as Radhika Mathur; aired on Zee TV  Film (Bengali): Bhalo Theko (2003) as Anandi  Film (Hindi): Parineeta (2005) as 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 Film (Hindi; As a producer): Natkhat (2020)  |
| Awards & Honours | Anandalok Awards • 2004: Best Actress- Bengali for Bhalo Theko • 2007: Best Actress– Hindi for Bhool Bhulaiyaa BIG Star Entertainment Awards • 2010: Most Entertaining Film Actor- Female for Ishqiya • 2011: Most Entertaining Film Actor- Female for The Dirty Picture FICCI Frames Excellence Honours • 2010: Best Actress in a Leading Role for Paa • 2011: Best Actress in a Leading Role for Ishqiya • 2012: Best Actress in a Leading Role for The Dirty Picture Filmfare Awards • 2006: Best Female Debut for Parineeta • 2010: Best Actress for Paa • 2011: Best Actress (Critics) for Ishqiya • 2012: Best Actress for The Dirty Picture • 2013: Best Actress for Kahaani  • 2018: Best Actress for Tumhari Sulu • 2022: Best Actress (Critics) for Sherni International Indian Film Academy Awards • 2006: Star Debut of the Year- Female for Parineeta • 2010: Best Actress for Paa • 2012: Best Actress for The Dirty Picture • 2013: Best Actress for Kahaani Producers Guild Film Awards • 2006: Best Female Debut for Parineeta • 2011: Best Actress- Special Honour for Paa • 2011: Best Actress for Ishqiya • 2012: Best Actress for The Dirty Picture • 2013: Best Actress for Kahaani Screen Awards • 2006: Best Female Debut for Parineeta • 2010: Best Actress- Popular Choice for Paa • 2011: Best Actress for Ishqiya • 2013: Best Actress for Kahaani • 2017: Best Actress for Tumhari Sulu Stardust Awards • 2006: Female Superstar of Tomorrow for Parineeta • 2011: Best Actress in a Thriller or Action for Ishqiya • 2012: Female Star of the Year for The Dirty Picture • 2012: Best Actress in a Drama for The Dirty Picture Zee Cine Awards • 2006: Best Female Debut for Parineeta • 2008: Best Actress for Bhool Bhulaiyaa • 2012: Best Actress for The Dirty Picture • 2012: Best Actress (Critics) for The Dirty Picture Other Awards • 2011: National Film Award for The Dirty Picture for Best Actress  • 2014: Padma Shri Award  • 2016: Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for Female Empowerment Award • 2023: D2C Brand Award- Tech at the India D2C Summit in Mumbai  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 January 1979 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 46 Years |
| Birthplace | Chembur, Mumbai |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| School | St Anthony's Girls' High School, Mumbai |
| College/University | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • BA in Sociology at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai • MA in Sociology at University of Mumbai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin check sources Live Mint |
| Ethnicity | Palakkad Iyer check sources Live Mint |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Address | Anand Apartment, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Reading Books, Travelling  |
| Controversy | Protest by South Indian Activists In 2011, a few activists in South India protested against Vidya and makers of the film of Dirty Picture. They even burned several posters of the film before its release. The brother of the Indian actress Silk Smitha moved to the Andhra Pradesh High Court to oppose his sister's portrayal in the film by Vidya Balan. check sources The New Indian Express |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | • Shahid Kapoor (actor; rumoured)  • John Abraham (actor; rumoured)  • Saif Ali Khan (actor; rumoured)  • Siddharth Roy Kapur (businessman, film producer)  |
| Marriage Date | 14 December 2012  |
| Marriage Place | Sri Subramania Temple, Chembur, Mumbai |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Siddharth Roy Kapur |
| Children | None |
| Parents | Father- P. R. Balan (executive vice-president of Digicable) Mother- Saraswathy Balan (homemaker)  |
| Siblings | Brother- None Sister- Priya Balan (elder; works in advertising company)  |
| Other Relative(s) | Maternal Cousin- Priyamani (actress)  Brother(s)-in-Law- Aditya Roy Kapur (actor), Kunaal Roy Kapur (actor)  |
| Favourites | |
| Actor(s) | Shah Rukh Khan , Amitabh Bachchan , Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino |
| Actress(es) | Shabana Azmi , Madhuri Dixit , Kate Winslet, Julie Delphy, Julia Roberts |
| Singer(s) | Michael Jackson , Enrique Iglesias , Midival Punditz |
| Musician | Zakir Hussain |
| Music Band | Indian Ocean |
| Film Director(s) | Gulzar , Hrishikesh Mukherjee |
| Film(s) | Gol Maal (1979), Before Sunrise (1995), Before Sunset (2004) |
| Colour | Red |
| Cuisine | Thai |
| Fashion Designer | Sabyasachi Mukherjee |
| Perfume(s) | Issey Miyake, Elizabeth Arden |
| Travelling Destination(s) | New York, New Zealand |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | • Mercedes Benz S550 • Mercedes Benz E Class  • Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4Matic  |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary/Fees (approx.) | Rs 2-3 crore per film (as of 2024) |
| Assets/Properties | A sea facing flat in Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai  |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs 136 crore (as of 2024) |
She used to be fat in her childhood.
Vidya Balan’s childhood picture
She did not like playing with her friends after school. Instead, she used to love watching television.
Vidya Balan during her school days
Gradually, she started developing an interest in acting.
After class 10, she did a production workhouse at Prithvi Theatre.
She used to participate in various extracurricular activities in college.
Vidya Balan in her younger days
While in junior college, one of her friends told her about an audition for a TV series. Vidya then sent her photos to the casting agency. She auditioned for it and got selected. However, the serial got shelved.
She was then called by the Indian film producer Ekta Kapoor to replace an actor in the Hindi TV serial Hum Paanch.
Vidya Balan (extreme right) in a still from Hum Paanch
As she was giving more time for the shoot of Hum Paanch, she was blacklisted in college for poor attendance. However, she had to quit the serial to complete her studies.
While in college, she used to appear in various TV commercials as it required only a few days and she could focus on her studies as well.
Vidya Balan in an old ad of Dalda
One day, while she was shooting for a TV commercial, she got an offer to audition for the Tamil film starring Mohanlal. However, within two months of the shooting of the film, the film was shelved.
She was then selected for a few other films. However, when the makers of the films came to know about her shelved film, she was replaced from all the films. The makers then started believing that she was bad luck for films.
She got very upset after this and used to visit the Sai Baba temple near her home and cry there.
After struggling for a few more months, she got an offer of a Bengali film which got critical acclaim.
She then featured in a few Hindi music videos like “Aana Meri Gully” (2002), “Main Nashe Mein Hoon” (2002), “Kisson Ki Chadar” (2003), and “Jaani Na” (2011).
Aana Meri Gully
Vidya has appeared in many popular Hindi films including ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’ (2006), ‘Heyy Babyy’ (2007), ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ (2007), ‘Paa’ (2009), and ‘Kahaani’ (2012).
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa
She has also appeared in a few Hindi biopics like ‘The Dirty Picture’ (2011) and ‘Shakuntala Devi’ (2020).
The Dirty Picture
In 2011 and 2012, PETA ranked her in India’s Hottest Vegetarian list.
Vidya was appointed as the first brand ambassador of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, India’s sanitation program.
Vidya Balan in an ad of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
She has been featured in a few Hindi songs like “Mala Jau De” from ‘Ferrari Ki Sawaari’ (2012) and “Apna Bombay Talkies” from ‘Bombay Talkies’ (2013).
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Mala Jau De
Vidya was appointed as the grand marshal of the India Day parade held in New York City in 2013.
Vidya Balan in the India Day Parade in New York
In the same year, she lent her voice to the character of Draupadi in the Hindi animated film ‘Mahabharat.’
She hosted a Hindi TV show ‘No More Kamzor,’ a women empowerment initiative in 2014.
Vidya Balan in No More Kamzor
Vidya is trained in Carnatic music. For a few months, she has learnt Indian classical dance forms like Bharatnatyam and Kathak.
She was selected as one of the nine jury members at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. She faced criticism for her outfit at the event. She wore a dress designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee .
Vidya Balan at the Cannes Film Festival
In an interview, she shared that she was trolled for her body weight and dressing style. Initially, she used to be very conscious about it, but later, she stopped caring about people’s opinions.
She has performed in only one theatre play titled Dhungpatpatadhundipokoruppopotorpo.
Vidya Balan in a theatre play
She once shared that she uses only natural soaps on her face.
She has been featured on the cover of various magazines like Femina, Filmfare, Stage, Stardust, and Outlook Business.
Vidya Balan featured on cover of Filmfare magazine
She is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog named Swami.
Vidya Balan with her pet dog
She has been involved in various social welfare campaigns like the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour campaign, the cause of nutrition in India for the Child in Need Institute, and campaigns to promote children’s education and the empowerment of women.
Vidya Balan during an event of World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour campaign
In 2017, she was appointed as a member of the Indian Central Board of Film Certification.
She was then appointed as the goodwill ambassador of an NGO named Arpan that creates awareness of child sexual abuse.
Vidya Balan goodwill ambassador of Arpan
Vidya Balan is often spotted consuming alcohol at parties and events.
Vidya Balan holding a bottle of alcohol
She once shared that she had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
She also shared that she was good at matchmaking.
She is a die-hard fan of Paulo Coelho and has read almost every book of him.
She can speak a few languages like English, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and Hindi.
In 2024, at the Anant Ambani –Radhika Merchant wedding, she wore a dress dyed from the marigolds which were offered at Siddhivinayak Temple.
Vidya Balan’s outfit for Anant-Radhika’s wedding
In 2024, she was roped in the Hindi film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.’
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She was chosen as a Cannes jury member and wore a Sabyasachi-design dress that drew attention for her outfit.
She was appointed as the first brand ambassador of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
She has shared that she has OCD.
She is a die-hard Paulo Coelho fan and has read almost every book of his.
She was the grand marshal of the India Day parade in New York City in 2013.