Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Vidya Balan
06/05/2026
Vidya Balan was confirmed to reunite with Akshay Kumar in an untitled family comedy directed by Anees Bazmee, their first on-screen pairing in years. The film's release date was locked for 4 December 2026, and the shoot moved to Kerala in May 2026.
20/04/2026
Vidya Balan signed on to play Khadija Sultana in Riteish Deshmukh's historical film Raja Shivaji, which is being released in both Marathi and Hindi versions. She explained her decision to join the project publicly around the time its trailer was released.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian actress known for pioneering a change in the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema through female-led films. She has received a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards. |
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| Debut | Bengali film Bhaalo Theko (2003) |
| Breakthrough | Parineeta (2005) |
| Television | Appeared in the sitcom Hum Paanch |
| Known for | The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, No One Killed Jessica, Paa, Ishqiya, Lage Raho Munna Bhai |
| Active years | 1995–present |
| Academy membership | Invited to join the Actors Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2021 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 5″ (1.65 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | St. Anthony's Girls' High School, Chembur, Mumbai |
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| Undergraduate | Bachelor's degree in Sociology, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai |
| Postgraduate | Master's degree in Sociology, University of Mumbai |
| Acting training | Workshops at Prithvi Theatre |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Siddharth Roy Kapur (married 2012) |
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Family
| Father | P. R. Balan |
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| Mother | Saraswathy Balan |
| Sibling | Priya (elder sister, married to Kedar) |
| Cousin | Priyamani (actress) |
Career
| Early work | Advertisements and music videos, including work for Pankaj Udhas, Euphoria and Shubha Mudgal | ||||||
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| Television debut | Hum Paanch (sitcom) | ||||||
| Film debut | Bhaalo Theko (Bengali, 2003) | ||||||
| Bollywood breakthrough | Parineeta (2005) | ||||||
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| Honours | Padma Shri (2014) | ||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was an ardent fan of Shah Rukh Khan during her school days. | |
| 2. Learned Carnatic dance as a child but gave it up. | |
| 3. Appeared in roughly 90 commercials early in her career. | |
| 4. Her first Malayalam film, Chakram with Mohanlal, was shelved and she debuted instead in a Surf Excel commercial in 1998. | |
| 5. Is known for philanthropic work supporting children's education and nutrition and empowerment of rural women. |
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