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Vidya Balan Biography
Vidya was born in Palghat, Kerala, India. Her family consists of her dad, P.R. Balan, who is the Vice-President of ETC Channel; mom - a home-maker, and an elder sister, Priya, who is married to Kedar. She also has an aunt by the name of Raji Raju.
The Balan family re-located to live at Road No. 11, near Ambedkar Garden, Chembur, Bombay, when Vidya was very young. She studied in St. Anthony's Convent School, and thereafter in St. Xavier's College from where she obtained a degree in Sociology. She then went on to obtain a Masters degree in Sociology from Bombay University.
She also studied and performed in Prithvi Theaters' workshops. Due to tradition of most Tamil-Iyer families, Vidya and her Priya learned Carnatic dance form during their early childhood days, but Vidya opted out as the dance classes took place early on Sunday mornings and as she is not an early riser.
Considerably overweight, rather tomboyish, during her school-days, and an ardent fan of Shahrukh Khan, she decided to shed those extra pounds when she elected to opt for modeling and movies.
Facing disappointment after being rejected by a Tamil producer, she nevertheless persisted until she got her first break with a Malyalam movie 'Chakram' opposite Mohanlal, however, the project was shelved, and she had to wait until 1998 to debut in a Surf Excel commercial. She then went on to appear in several commercials directed by Pradeep Sarkar. She completed nearly 90 such ads.
She appeared in three music videos for Pankaj Udhas, Euphoria, and Shubha Mudgal in supporting roles. She then also appeared in two TV serials Ekta Kapoor's 'Hum Paanch', and Ashok Pandit's 'Hanste Khelte'.
During 2003 she was signed-up to play a role in a Bengali movie 'Bhaalo Theko' opposite Joy Sengupta. This project was completed during the year 2006, and was a considerable hit.
Then during 2006 Vidya was approached by Vidhu Vinod Chopra during a pop-concert in Mumbai to play a lead role in 'Parineeta'. She then had to undergo 17 make-up shoots and 40 screen tests before being chosen for this role. All this hard work did result in success as 'Parineeta' was very well received so much so that the Tamil producer, who had previously rejected her, invited her to appear in a 'Dasavatharam' opposite Kamal Hassan, and now it was Vidya's turn to reject this offer which eventually went to 'Asin'.
About Vidya Balan
Birth Name: Vidya P Balan
She started her career by featuring in Ekta Kapoor's Hum Paanch. Not in her weirdest dream she had thought she will be the leading lady in the filmdom. The beauty all the way from South, Vidya Balan is known as critics delight.
Date Of Birth: 1 Januray 1978
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Biography:
Vidya Balan was born in a South Indian Tamil speaking Brahmin family in Palghat, Kerala, India. Her father P.R. Balan, who is the Vice-President of ETC Channel and her mom is a home-maker. She also has an elder sister, Priya, who is married to Kedar.
Vidya Balan's family shifted to Mumbai when Vidya was very young. They used to stay in Chembur. She studied in St. Anthony's Convent School, and thereafter in St. Xavier's College from where she obtained a degree in Sociology.
She also studied and performed in Prithvi Theaters' workshops. Vidya learned Carnatic dance for few years in her childhood days.
Vidya Balan was little plump in her school days. Since she had the ambition to make it big in Bollywood she shed all those extra kilos later she elected to opt for modeling and movies.
Her first break was in a Malyalam film Malyalam movie 'Chakram' opposite Mohanlal, however, the project was shelved, and she had to wait until 1998 to debut in a Surf Excel commercial. She completed nearly 90 such ads.
She appeared in three music videos for Pankaj Udhas, Euphoria, and Shubha Mudgal in supporting roles. She then also appeared in two TV serials Ekta Kapoor's 'Hum Paanch', and Ashok Pandit's 'Hanste Khelte'.
During 2003 she was signed-up to play a role in a Bengali movie 'Bhaalo Theko' opposite Joy Sengupta. This project was completed during the year 2006, and was a considerable hit.
Her debut film in bollywood was with Parinita in 2006 Vidya directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. 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.
After all her hard work Parineeta did a wonderful decent business. Later she did lot of films in Bollywood where her performance was critically acclaimed. She was last seen in No One Killed Jessica which did well at the box office.
Presently she is shooting for Ekta Kapoor's The Dirty Picture which is based on real life story of South actress Silk Smitha.
Personal Life:
It is heard that Vidya Balan is dating Siddharth Roy Kapoor the head of UTV Motion Pictures. She was seen holidaying with him in Goa.
About Vidya Balan
Birth Name: Vidya P Balan
She started her career by featuring in Ekta Kapoor's Hum Paanch. Not in her weirdest dream she had thought she will be the leading lady in the filmdom. The beauty all the way from South, Vidya Balan is known as critics delight.
Date Of Birth: 1 Januray 1978
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Biography:
Vidya Balan was born in a South Indian Tamil speaking Brahmin family in Palghat, Kerala, India. Her father P.R. Balan, who is the Vice-President of ETC Channel and her mom is a home-maker. She also has an elder sister, Priya, who is married to Kedar.
Vidya Balan's family shifted to Mumbai when Vidya was very young. They used to stay in Chembur. She studied in St. Anthony's Convent School, and thereafter in St. Xavier's College from where she obtained a degree in Sociology.
She also studied and performed in Prithvi Theaters' workshops. Vidya learned Carnatic dance for few years in her childhood days.
Vidya Balan was little plump in her school days. Since she had the ambition to make it big in Bollywood she shed all those extra kilos later she elected to opt for modeling and movies.
Her first break was in a Malyalam film Malyalam movie 'Chakram' opposite Mohanlal, however, the project was shelved, and she had to wait until 1998 to debut in a Surf Excel commercial. She completed nearly 90 such ads.
She appeared in three music videos for Pankaj Udhas, Euphoria, and Shubha Mudgal in supporting roles. She then also appeared in two TV serials Ekta Kapoor's 'Hum Paanch', and Ashok Pandit's 'Hanste Khelte'.
During 2003 she was signed-up to play a role in a Bengali movie 'Bhaalo Theko' opposite Joy Sengupta. This project was completed during the year 2006, and was a considerable hit.
Her debut film in bollywood was with Parinita in 2006 Vidya directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. 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.
After all her hard work Parineeta did a wonderful decent business. Later she did lot of films in Bollywood where her performance was critically acclaimed. She was last seen in No One Killed Jessica which did well at the box office.
Presently she is shooting for Ekta Kapoor's The Dirty Picture which is based on real life story of South actress Silk Smitha.
Personal Life:
It is heard that Vidya Balan is dating Siddharth Roy Kapoor the head of UTV Motion Pictures. She was seen holidaying with him in Goa.
Fashion:
There is something very consistent about Vidya Balan - she consistently gives great performances onscreen and she consistently tops the 'worst dressed celebrity list' off screen.
Fashion:
There is something very consistent about Vidya Balan - she consistently gives great performances onscreen and she consistently tops the 'worst dressed celebrity list' off screen.
Apart from acting, Vidya occupies herself for supporting education for young Indians by promoting children's' books; is associated with Americans for Aids Research; with Hale House - that provides support and housing for children born with HIV and drug abuse; as well as hosting forums and attending events for Harvard Aids Institute.
Single, never involved in any relationship or scandal, she claims to get along well with both female and male friends.
An ardent devotee of Bhagwan Shri Sai Baba, she makes it a point to attend Mandirs every Thursday. She is proficient in Tamil, Malyalam, Hindi, English, Bengali, and can also read Urdu.
Vidya Balan Biography
Vidya was born in Palghat, Kerala, India. Her family consists of her dad, P.R. Balan, who is the Vice-President of ETC Channel; mom - a home-maker, and an elder sister, Priya, who is married to Kedar. She also has an aunt by the name of Raji Raju.
The Balan family re-located to live at Road No. 11, near Ambedkar Garden, Chembur, Bombay, when Vidya was very young. She studied in St. Anthony's Convent School, and thereafter in St. Xavier's College from where she obtained a degree in Sociology. She then went on to obtain a Masters degree in Sociology from Bombay University.
She also studied and performed in Prithvi Theaters' workshops. Due to tradition of most Tamil-Iyer families, Vidya and her Priya learned Carnatic dance form during their early childhood days, but Vidya opted out as the dance classes took place early on Sunday mornings and as she is not an early riser.
Considerably overweight, rather tomboyish, during her school-days, and an ardent fan of Shahrukh Khan, she decided to shed those extra pounds when she elected to opt for modeling and movies.
Facing disappointment after being rejected by a Tamil producer, she nevertheless persisted until she got her first break with a Malyalam movie 'Chakram' opposite Mohanlal, however, the project was shelved, and she had to wait until 1998 to debut in a Surf Excel commercial. She then went on to appear in several commercials directed by Pradeep Sarkar. She completed nearly 90 such ads.
She appeared in three music videos for Pankaj Udhas, Euphoria, and Shubha Mudgal in supporting roles. She then also appeared in two TV serials Ekta Kapoor's 'Hum Paanch', and Ashok Pandit's 'Hanste Khelte'.
During 2003 she was signed-up to play a role in a Bengali movie 'Bhaalo Theko' opposite Joy Sengupta. This project was completed during the year 2006, and was a considerable hit.
Then during 2006 Vidya was approached by Vidhu Vinod Chopra during a pop-concert in Mumbai to play a lead role in 'Parineeta'. She then had to undergo 17 make-up shoots and 40 screen tests before being chosen for this role. All this hard work did result in success as 'Parineeta' was very well received so much so that the Tamil producer, who had previously rejected her, invited her to appear in a 'Dasavatharam' opposite Kamal Hassan, and now it was Vidya's turn to reject this offer which eventually went to 'Asin'.
About Vidya Balan
Birth Name: Vidya P Balan
She started her career by featuring in Ekta Kapoor's Hum Paanch. Not in her weirdest dream she had thought she will be the leading lady in the filmdom. The beauty all the way from South, Vidya Balan is known as critics delight.
Date Of Birth: 1 Januray 1978
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Biography:
Vidya Balan was born in a South Indian Tamil speaking Brahmin family in Palghat, Kerala, India. Her father P.R. Balan, who is the Vice-President of ETC Channel and her mom is a home-maker. She also has an elder sister, Priya, who is married to Kedar.
Vidya Balan's family shifted to Mumbai when Vidya was very young. They used to stay in Chembur. She studied in St. Anthony's Convent School, and thereafter in St. Xavier's College from where she obtained a degree in Sociology.
She also studied and performed in Prithvi Theaters' workshops. Vidya learned Carnatic dance for few years in her childhood days.
Vidya Balan was little plump in her school days. Since she had the ambition to make it big in Bollywood she shed all those extra kilos later she elected to opt for modeling and movies.
Her first break was in a Malyalam film Malyalam movie 'Chakram' opposite Mohanlal, however, the project was shelved, and she had to wait until 1998 to debut in a Surf Excel commercial. She completed nearly 90 such ads.
She appeared in three music videos for Pankaj Udhas, Euphoria, and Shubha Mudgal in supporting roles. She then also appeared in two TV serials Ekta Kapoor's 'Hum Paanch', and Ashok Pandit's 'Hanste Khelte'.
During 2003 she was signed-up to play a role in a Bengali movie 'Bhaalo Theko' opposite Joy Sengupta. This project was completed during the year 2006, and was a considerable hit.
Her debut film in bollywood was with Parinita in 2006 Vidya directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. 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.
After all her hard work Parineeta did a wonderful decent business. Later she did lot of films in Bollywood where her performance was critically acclaimed. She was last seen in No One Killed Jessica which did well at the box office.
Presently she is shooting for Ekta Kapoor's The Dirty Picture which is based on real life story of South actress Silk Smitha.
Personal Life:
It is heard that Vidya Balan is dating Siddharth Roy Kapoor the head of UTV Motion Pictures. She was seen holidaying with him in Goa.
About Vidya Balan
Birth Name: Vidya P Balan
She started her career by featuring in Ekta Kapoor's Hum Paanch. Not in her weirdest dream she had thought she will be the leading lady in the filmdom. The beauty all the way from South, Vidya Balan is known as critics delight.
Date Of Birth: 1 Januray 1978
Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Biography:
Vidya Balan was born in a South Indian Tamil speaking Brahmin family in Palghat, Kerala, India. Her father P.R. Balan, who is the Vice-President of ETC Channel and her mom is a home-maker. She also has an elder sister, Priya, who is married to Kedar.
Vidya Balan's family shifted to Mumbai when Vidya was very young. They used to stay in Chembur. She studied in St. Anthony's Convent School, and thereafter in St. Xavier's College from where she obtained a degree in Sociology.
She also studied and performed in Prithvi Theaters' workshops. Vidya learned Carnatic dance for few years in her childhood days.
Vidya Balan was little plump in her school days. Since she had the ambition to make it big in Bollywood she shed all those extra kilos later she elected to opt for modeling and movies.
Her first break was in a Malyalam film Malyalam movie 'Chakram' opposite Mohanlal, however, the project was shelved, and she had to wait until 1998 to debut in a Surf Excel commercial. She completed nearly 90 such ads.
She appeared in three music videos for Pankaj Udhas, Euphoria, and Shubha Mudgal in supporting roles. She then also appeared in two TV serials Ekta Kapoor's 'Hum Paanch', and Ashok Pandit's 'Hanste Khelte'.
During 2003 she was signed-up to play a role in a Bengali movie 'Bhaalo Theko' opposite Joy Sengupta. This project was completed during the year 2006, and was a considerable hit.
Her debut film in bollywood was with Parinita in 2006 Vidya directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. 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.
After all her hard work Parineeta did a wonderful decent business. Later she did lot of films in Bollywood where her performance was critically acclaimed. She was last seen in No One Killed Jessica which did well at the box office.
Presently she is shooting for Ekta Kapoor's The Dirty Picture which is based on real life story of South actress Silk Smitha.
Personal Life:
It is heard that Vidya Balan is dating Siddharth Roy Kapoor the head of UTV Motion Pictures. She was seen holidaying with him in Goa.
Fashion:
There is something very consistent about Vidya Balan - she consistently gives great performances onscreen and she consistently tops the 'worst dressed celebrity list' off screen.
Fashion:
There is something very consistent about Vidya Balan - she consistently gives great performances onscreen and she consistently tops the 'worst dressed celebrity list' off screen.
Apart from acting, Vidya occupies herself for supporting education for young Indians by promoting children's' books; is associated with Americans for Aids Research; with Hale House - that provides support and housing for children born with HIV and drug abuse; as well as hosting forums and attending events for Harvard Aids Institute.
Single, never involved in any relationship or scandal, she claims to get along well with both female and male friends.
An ardent devotee of Bhagwan Shri Sai Baba, she makes it a point to attend Mandirs every Thursday. She is proficient in Tamil, Malyalam, Hindi, English, Bengali, and can also read Urdu.
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