Vidya Balan is an Indian actress, who appears mainly in Hindi films, in addition to Bengali and Malayalam films. She appeared in Hindi films,in addition to Bengali and Malayalam films.2009 marked the beginning of the most successful period in Balan’s career as she portrayed five back-to-back roles to wide critical acclaim in Paa, Ishqiya, No One Killed Jessica, Dirty Picture and Kahaani. These roles have further established her as one of the leading contemporary actresses of Hindi Cinema and earned her several major awards. She has received one National Film Award for Best Actress, five Filmfare Awards.
Born: January 1, 1978, OttapalamHeight: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Awards: Filmfare Best Actress Award, National Film Award for Best Actress
Parents: Saraswathy Balan, P. R. Balan
Siblings: Priya Balan
