### Vidya Balan Net Worth
Vidya P. Balan has a net worth of ![]()
$15 Million
Vidya P. Balan Wiki Biography
Vidya Balan, born on 1 January 1978, is an Indian actress with a successful career in Bollywood. She has received numerous awards, including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards, and five Screen Awards. In 2014, she was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contributions to Indian cinema. Renowned for portraying strong female protagonists, Vidya has been credited with introducing a new archetype for the Hindi film heroine.
Vidya’s interest in acting started during her childhood, and she landed her first role in the 1995 sitcom *Hum Paanch*. She pursued a master’s degree in sociology from the University of Mumbai while making efforts to establish herself in the film industry. Her career took off when she starred in the Bengali drama *Bhalo Theko* in 2003 and subsequently gained acclaim for her role in the Hindi film *Parineeta* (2005). Her success continued with pivotal roles in *Paa* (2009), *Ishqiya* (2010), *No One Killed Jessica* (2011), *The Dirty Picture* (2011), and *Kahaani* (2012).
Aside from acting, Vidya is also known for her advocacy of humanitarian causes and her support for women’s empowerment. Initially criticized for her fluctuating weight and unconventional fashion choices, she later gained recognition for being true to herself. She is married to film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur.
Structural Info
| Net Worth | $15 Million |
| Date Of Birth | January 1, 1978 |
| Place Of Birth | Poothamkurussy, Puthur, Palakkad, Kerala, India |
| Height | 5′ 4″ (1.63 m) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Education | University of Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Siddharth Roy Kapur |
| Parents | Saraswathy Balan, P. R. Balan |
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| Nominations | IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress, IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, IIFA Award for Hottest Pair of the year, Asian Film Award for Best Actress, Asian Films People’s Choice Award for Favorite Actress, BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film – Female, BIG Star New Tal… |
| Movies | Humnava, Ooh La La, Hasi, The Dirty Picture, Ishqiya, Kahaani, Parineeta, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Paa, Halla Bol, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Heyy Babyy, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Ghanchakkar, Kahaani 2, Guru, Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Kismat Konnection, No One Killed Jessica, Te3n, Bobby Jasoos, Bhalo Theko, Eklavya:… |
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | “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.” |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Since Silk Smitha was known to be a heavy smoker, Vidya Balan took up heavy chain smoking to prepare for her role as her in her film “The Dirty Picture” (2011). She would smoke around a pack a day, and sometimes before shooting she would smoke up to ten cigarettes consecutively to get in character. She claimed she would get big headaches and sometimes the crew had to assist her because she’d feel sick. Once filming ended, she immediately quit smoking. |
| 2 | Dubbed for actress Sharbani Mukherjee in the film “Sankaal – The Latch”. |
| 3 | Bears a resemblance to classic actress Kanchana. |
| 4 | Cousin of actress Priyamani. |
| 5 | Daughter-in-law of actress, model Salome (Tu Hi Mere Zindagi 1965). |
| 6 | Granddaughter-in-law of Producer, Director G Rakesh. |
| 7 | Listed as number 8 of ‘Top Bollywood Actresses’ of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25-2006) |
| 8 | Speaks English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil. After filming Parineeta (2005), can also speak Bengali quite well. |
| 9 | Did her schooling from St. Antony’s School and later on at St. Xavier’s College where she graduated in Sociology. She soon started work on her MA from Mumbai University when she was offered a role in a Malayalam film starring Mohanlal, but it was later shelved due to issues with the director. |
| 10 | A Tamilian from Kerala, she hails from the Iyer community in Palghat, on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. |
