Vidhya balan biography

Indian film actress (born )

In this Indian name, the name Balan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Vidya.

Vidya Balan (pronounced [ʋɪd̪ːjabaːlən]; born 1 January ) is an Indian actress.

Known for pioneering a change in the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema with her roles in female-led films, she is the recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award and seven Filmfare Awards. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in

Vidya aspired to a career in film from a young age and had her first acting role in the sitcom Hum Paanch.

While pursuing a master's degree in sociology from the University of Mumbai, she made several unsuccessful attempts to start a career in film, and featured in television commercials and music videos. She made her film debut by starring in the Bengali film Bhalo Theko () and received praise for her first Hindi film, the drama Parineeta ().

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