| · Name: | Vidya Balan | |
| · Born On: | 1 January 1978 in Palakkad, Kerala, India | |
| · Height: | 5' 4" | |
| · Father: | P.R Balan | |
| · Sibling: | Priya Balan | |
| · Nationality: | Indian | |
| · Mother Tongue: | Tamil | |
| · Religion: | Hindu | |
| · Schooling: | St. Anthony Girls' High School, Chembur, Mumbai, | |
| · College: | B.A from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai | |
| M.A in Sociology from the Bombay University | ||
| · Debut Movie: | Bhalo Theko-Bengali(2003) | |
| Parineeta-Hindi(2005) | ||
| · Favourite Actress: | Madhuri Dixit | |
| · Favourite Actors: | Amitabh Bachchan, Mohan Lal | |
| · Favourite Movies: | DDLJ, Dil Se, One Fine Day | |
| · Favourite Perfume: | Elizabeth Arden | |
| · Favourite Outfit: | Saree | |
| · Hobbies: | Reading – All of Paulo Coelho’s books, listening to music and watching films | |
Trivia
# She is a Tamilian from Kerala, she hails from the Iyer community in Palghat, Kerala.
# Vidya is spiritually inclined.
Vidya with her Parents
# Speaks English, Hindi, Bengali and Tamil.
# She made her debut as a model in a Surf Excel advertisement in 1998.
# Vidya also acted in Ashok Pandits TV serial Hanste Khelte and Ektaa Kapoor's Hum Paanch.
# Vidya had to go through 40 screen tests and 17 make-up shoots before she was finally chosen for the lead role in the film.
# She is associated with AmFar (Americans for AIDS Research) and Hale House, a home for children born with HIV and those affected by Drug Addiction.
# In real life, Silk was very very ahead of her time. She took pride in what she did and was never ashamed in what she was doing.
Personal Quotes
# ’”Mumbai has energy and history to spare, so it's fitting to begin at the Gateway of India. the large arch that overlooks the harbor.”
# “A true sex symbol is someone who can stand naked and you still would not commodify her. It’s an attitude and the way you carry yourself,”
# “I have enjoyed the success my work has brought me. Some might say I haven’t really struggled to be successful. I think it is my perspective that is utopian. My state of mind is positive and peaceful. And I dare to dream.”
#“Our city has been ravaged by the monsoon. There’s mayhem and disorder every where. Lives have been lost and property destroyed.”
# “My attitude towards the tragedy has been mixed – on the one hand, I have utmost faith. On the other hand, I question the powers above. Property is replaceable, life is not. Why have innocents died? I have asked myself this question again and again. It’s when a tragedy of this scale that has no apparent reason occurs that I wonder how I can continue to look at the brighter side of life… The answer eludes me.”
# “I am extremely spiritual. Spirituality, for me, is unmoving faith in the force above. Though I have firm faith in God, I refuse to follow meaningless rituals. And I am certainly not superstitious. I believe there is one supreme power, a governing force that rules the world. I derive my strength from that force. It could be a manifestation of the sun or the moon. I call it God.”
# “Even in times of adversity, I believe everything that happens, happens for the best. I am a die-hard optimist. People say this bent of mind is fatalistic but I don’t think so. There’s a light at the end of every tunnel. Every moment I think God is around me, there’s never any reason to fear. I have never slotted things as good and bad – they are always good and not so-good. I believe we should make the most of what we have.”
# “I have enjoyed the success my work has brought me. Some might say I haven’t really struggled to be successful. I think it is my perspective that is utopian. My state of mind is positive and peaceful. And I dare to dream.”
# “I must say Mumbai is a relatively safe city for women. They can and they do deal with hooliganisn when they have to be. For years I was train commuter in Mumbai. And I was a victim of eve-teasing a lot many times. There have been instances when I’ve slapped men and screamed at them for staring or misbehaving.I was warned against retaliation. But I think if male aggression isn’t nipped in the bud, they finally gather the courage to get worse in their behaviour. Societal fear is so large that women keep quiet when they’re subjected to indecent behaviour. Not me. When I commuted by train I’d pull up men for staring at me. As a woman you instinctively know a man’s intention by the way he shakes your hand.”
# “Neither of my first two Malayalam films got completed, and I walked out of the third, a Tamil film, because I was not comfortable. I was replaced in another Tamil film with the excuse that I could not act. They made me feel ugly to the point where I was scared to look in the mirror. In retrospect I thank God, and by God’s grace today the going is good.”
# “As a woman you instinctively know a man's intention by the way he shakes your hand.”
# “Societal fear is so large that women keep quiet when they're subjected to indecent behavior. “
# “When everyone says good things about you, you have to be careful that your feet remain on the ground. Acting is my passion, it makes me happy. And I want to be just that – happy.”
# “Though I have firm faith in God, I refuse to follow meaningless rituals. I believe there is one supreme power, a governing force that rules the world. I derive my strength from that force. I call it God.”
Movies
| Year | Movie | Role | ||
| 2003 | Bhalo Theko | Anandi | ||
| 2005 | Parineeta | Lalita | ||
| 2006 | Lage Raho Munna Bhai | Jhanvi | ||
| 2007 | Guru | Meenu Saxena | ||
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love | Tehzeeb Raina | ||
| 2007 | Eklavya: The Royal Guard | Rajeshwari | ||
| 2007 | Heyy Babyy | Isha | ||
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | Avani/Manjulika | ||
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Herself | ||
| 2008 | Halla Bol | Sneha | ||
| 2008 | Kismat Konnection | Priya | ||
| 2009 | Paa | Vidya | ||
| 2010 | Ishqiya | Krishna Verma | ||
| 2011 | No One Killed Jessica | Sabrina Lal | ||
| 2011 | Urumi | Makkom | ||
| 2011 | Thank You |
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| 2011 | Dum Maaro Dum | Mrs. Kamath | ||
| 2011 | The Dirty Picture | Silk Smitha | ||
| 2012 | Kahani |
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Awards and nominations
Filmfare Awards
Winner
# Filmfare Best Female Debut Award, Parineeta(2006)
# Filmfare Face of the Year, Parineeta(2006)
# Filmfare Best Actress Award, Paa(2010)
# Best Actress (Critics' Choice), Ishqiya(2011)
Nominated
# Filmfare Best Actress Award, Parineeta(2006)
# Filmfare Best Actress Award, Bhool Bhulaiyaa(2008)
# Filmfare Best Actress Award, Ishqiya(2011)
Star Screen Awards
Winner
# Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female, Parineeta(2006)
# Star Screen Award for Best Actress - Paa(2010)
# Star Screen Award for Best Actress - Ishqiya(2011)
Zee Cine Awards
Winner
# Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut, Parineeta(2006)
# Zee Cine Award for Best Actor - Female, Ishqiya(2011)
Nominated
# Zee Cine Award for Best Actor - Female, Parineeta(2006)
International Indian Film Academy Awards
Winner
# IIFA Best Female Debut, Parineeta(2006)
# IIFA Best Actress Award, Paa (shared with Kareena Kapoor)(2010)
Nominated
# IIFA Best Actress Award, Lage Raho Munnabhai(2007)
# IIFA Best Actress Award, Bhool Bhulaiyaa(2008)
# IIFA Best Villain Award, Bhool Bhulaiyaa(2008)
# IIFA Best Supporting Actress Award, Guru(2008)
Stardust Awards
Winner
# Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Female, Parineeta(2006)
Nominated
# Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actress, Guru(2008)
# Stardust Award for Star of the Year – Female, Ishqiya(2011)
# Stardust Readers' Choice Award for Best Actress (Thriller/Action), Ishqiya(2011)
Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards
Winner
# Outstanding Debut, Parineeta(2005)
# Best Actress, Paa(2010)
# Best Actress in a Leading Role, Ishqiya(2011)
Other Awards
# Anandalok Puraskar Awards, Best Actress, Bhalo Theko(2004)
# Star's Sabsey Favourite Nayi Heroine, Parineeta(2006)
# Anandalok Puraskar Awards, Best Actress (Hindi), Bhool Bhulaiyaa(2007)
# Lions Gold Awards, Best Actress, Paa(2010)
# 'FICCI Frames 2010' Excellence Awards: Best Actress for Paa(2010)
# Global Indian Film & Television Honors, Best Actor In A Lead Role - Female, Ishqiya(2011)
# NDTV Indian of the year, Actor of the year - Female(2011)
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