Vidya Balan

Q: Has Vidya Balan won any major awards?

Yes, Vidya Balan has won several prestigious awards including the National Film Award for Best Actress and multiple Filmfare Awards for her outstanding performances.

Q: What was Vidya Balan's first film?

Vidya Balan's first film was 'Bhalo Theko', released in 2003, where she played a supporting role. Her breakthrough came later with 'Parineeta' in 2005.

Q: Which films are considered Vidya Balan's most successful?

Some of Vidya Balan's most successful films include 'Kahaani', 'The Dirty Picture', and 'Tumhari Sulu', all of which received critical acclaim and commercial success.

Q: What is known about Vidya Balan's personal life?

Vidya Balan is married to Siddharth Roy Kapur, a film producer. She keeps her personal life private and focuses on her career and social issues.

Q: What is Vidya Balan's estimated net worth?

Vidya Balan's estimated net worth is around $20 million, primarily earned through her successful film career and endorsements.

Q: What are some milestones in Vidya Balan's filmography?

Milestones in Vidya Balan's filmography include her National Award-winning performances and her role in creating a space for female-centric narratives in Indian cinema.

Q: How did Vidya Balan contribute to Bollywood's portrayal of women?

Vidya Balan has significantly contributed to Bollywood by portraying strong, complex female characters that challenge traditional gender roles, paving the way for more diverse storytelling.

Known for

Neeyat (2023)

IMDb 5.3 / 10

2023 / 132mins

When an exiled billionaire mysteriously dies at his birthday party at a Scottish castle, the prime suspects are his close family and friends, each...

Women Beyond Bollywood (2022)

2022 / 54mins

"I'm known to be a feminist, but I don't do male bashing, because I think men and women need each other, and all we...

Jalsa (2022)

IMDb 6.6 / 10

2022 / Drama, Mystery / 126mins

A hit and run of an 18-year-old girl becomes the hub of a wheel that sets into motion many a spoke - a journalist,...

Sherni (2021)

IMDb 6.8 / 10

2021 / Action, Adventure / 130mins

A jaded forest officer leads a team of trackers and locals intending to capture an unsettled tigress while battling intense obstacles and pressures, both...

Name

Vidya Balan

Height

5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)

Born

1 January 1979, Poothamkurussy, Kerala, India

Spouses

Siddharth Roy Kapur (2012–present)

Children

1 daughter, name not publicly known

Parents

P. R. Balan, V. S. Balan

Estimated Net Worth

$20 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2026	Movie Reimagining Sankranthiki Vasthunam	Unknown character	Not rated
2026	Movie Jailer 2 Following the events of "Jailer", former ruthless police officer Muthuvel Pandian must come face-to-face with a larger threat, while handling...	Unknown character	Not rated
2026	Movie Raja Shivaji Chronicles the rise of young Shivaji Bhonsale, who challenged the might of established empires to found the Maratha kingdom and...	Tajul Mukkhidarat Haji Badi Sahiba	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2026	Movie The Last Tenant A broken musician seeks refuge in an abandoned house before leaving the country. There, memory, music and longing begin to...	Unknown character	Not rated
2024	Movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Rooh Baba ventures into a haunted mansion in the kingdom of Raktaghat in West Bengal, where he confronts two vengeful...	Mallika / Manjulika	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2024	Movie Do Aur Do Pyaar Kavya and Ani are a married couple. They live together, but are estranged from one another. They are both having...	Kavya	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2024	TV The Great Indian Kapil Show Comedian Kapil Sharma hosts this laugh-out-loud variety talk show with celebrity guests, hilarious antics and his signature supporting cast.	Self	TMDB 7.4 / 10
2023	Movie Neeyat When an exiled billionaire mysteriously dies at his birthday party at a Scottish castle, the prime suspects are his close...	Mira Rao	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2022	Movie Jalsa A hit and run of an 18-year-old girl becomes the hub of a wheel that sets into motion many a...	Maya Menon	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2021	Movie Sherni A jaded forest officer leads a team of trackers and locals intending to capture an unsettled tigress while battling intense...	Vidya Vincent	TMDB 6.3 / 10
2020	Movie Shakuntala Devi Based on the life of Shakuntala Devi who is a well-known mathematical genius and calculating progidy from India. She has...	Shakuntala Devi	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2020	Movie Natkhat One evening, seven-year-old Sonu casually alludes to a ghastly act that he committed in school. Horrified and determined to correct...	Surekha	TMDB 4.0 / 10
2019	Movie Mission Mangal A team of Indian scientists at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) take on the extraordinary task of successfully sending a...	Tara Shinde	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2019	Movie Nerkonda Paarvai When three young women are harassed and implicated in a crime they didn't commit, a bipolar lawyer sets out to...	Kalyani Bharath	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2019	TV Superstar Singer Join us in the journey of finding the Superstar Singer - Singing Ka Kal.	Self	TMDB 3.0 / 10
2019	Movie N.T.R: Mahanayakudu A follow up to NTR: Kathanayakudu which was based on N.T. Rama Rao's life and acting career. This movie focuses...	Basavatarakam	TMDB 4.5 / 10
2019	Movie N.T.R: Kathanayakudu Based on the journey of the legendary Telugu actor, filmmaker and ex-Chief Minister Late Taraka Rama Rao Nandamuri.	Basavatarakam	TMDB 5.2 / 10
2018	Movie Amoli In India, a child goes missing every 8 minutes. Where do these children go? What happens to them? This is...	Narrator (English)	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2017	Movie Tumhari Sulu A happy-go-lucky Mumbai suburban housewife Sulochana, fondly known as Sulu, lands the role of a night RJ, resulting in drastic...	Sulochana "Sulu" Dubey	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2017	Movie Begum Jaan On the eve of Independence, the chairman of the Border Commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe decides to divide India and Pakistan...	Begum Jaan	TMDB 5.7 / 10
2017	TV Rising Star Rising Star is an Indian version of the international franchise series Rising Star. It is a reality television singing competition....	Self	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2016	Movie Kahaani 2 Vidya Sinha has only one obsession in life. She wants to see her teenage daughter Mini, who is paralysed waist-downwards,...	Vidya Sinha / Durga Rani Singh	TMDB 6.6 / 10
2016	TV Yaaron Ki Baraat	Self	TMDB 6.7 / 10
2016	Movie Ekk Albela The journey of Bhagwan Dada. A common man who rose to the top and became a legend in Indian Cinema.	Geeta Bali	TMDB 8.0 / 10
2016	Movie Te3n A grandfather, police officer and a priest join hands to investigate and find a missing child.	Sarita Sharma	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2016	TV The Kapil Sharma Show Kapil Sharma is back with his gang - Bindu, Chandan and 'mohalle ki dhoban' Gudiya. In tow is a new...	Herself	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2015	Movie Hamari Adhuri Kahani A single mother finds solace with a wealthy, but lonely hotel magnate, together they find love until her past comes...	Vasudha Prasad	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2014	TV The Anupam Kher Show The show starts with Anupam Kher welcoming everyone on the show. Anupam Kher then welcomes Bollywood actress Kajol on the...	Herself	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2014	Movie Bobby Jasoos A film that celebrates the aspiration of Bobby, who wants to become the number one detective in the old city...	Bobby	TMDB 5.4 / 10
2014	Movie Shaadi Ke Side Effects An easy-going man ensures that the spark in his marriage stays strong by always apologizing and opting for the path...	Trisha Roy	TMDB 5.3 / 10
2014	TV Son of Abish Son Of Abish is a variety comedy talk show with host Abish Mathew.	Herself	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2013	Movie Mahabharat Mahabharat is considered as the greatest and the longest epic in world literature It has all the possible elements that...	Draupadi (voice)	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2013	Movie Ghanchakkar A safe cracker claims he has lost his memory when two criminals come calling for their cut of the bank...	Neetu Athray	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2013	TV Comedy Nights with Kapil Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy show which provides a distinctive take on the everyday life of a common...	Self	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2013	Movie Bombay Talkies One hundred years of Hindi cinema is celebrated in four short stories showcasing the power of film.	Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2012	Movie Ferrari Ki Sawaari A little boy thinks of nothing but cricket. His father, Rusy, thinks of nothing but his little boy. To fulfill...	Special Appearance in Song "Mala Jau De"	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2012	Movie Kahaani Pregnant and alone in the city of Kolkata, a woman begins a relentless search for her missing husband, only to...	Vidya Bagchi	TMDB 7.2 / 10
2011	Movie The Dirty Picture After running away from home in search of movie stardom, a village girl rises to become a prominent sex symbol.	Reshma / Silk	TMDB 6.1 / 10
2011	Movie Dum Maaro Dum ACP Vishnu is sent on a mission to investigate and clean the underbelly of Goa. During his investigation, he uncovers...	Cameo as Mrs Kamath	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2011	Movie Thank You Three married womanisers cheat on their wives. In order to catch them red-handed, their sceptic wives enlist a detective who...	Divya	TMDB 5.1 / 10
2011	Movie Urumi A young man who discovers his ancestral connection to a 16th century warrior who sought revenge against Portuguese explorer Vasco...	Makkom / Bhumika	TMDB 7.0 / 10
2011	Movie No One Killed Jessica The true story of model Jessica Lall who was shot dead in a restaurant and the campaign to bring her...	Sabrina Lal	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2010	TV MasterChef India Indian version of the competitive cooking reality series.	Guest Star	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2010	Movie Ishqiya While on the run from goons, a man and his nephew fall for a kidnapper's seductive widow.	Krishna Verma	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2009	Movie Paa Auro suffers from a progeria like syndrome. Mentally he is 13 but physically he looks 5 times older. In spite...	Vidya Arte	TMDB 6.4 / 10
2008	Movie Kismat Konnection Raj Malhotra is a luckless architect who seeks success but in vain. He bumps into a social activist named Priya....	Priya	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2008	Movie Halla Bol Ashfaque (Ajay Devgan) is a small town boy aspiring to be a film star in the Hindi film industry. He...	Sneha Chauhan / Sneha A. Khan	TMDB 4.8 / 10
2007	Movie Om Shanti Om Reincarnated 30 years after being killed in a suspicious on-set fire, a small-time actor is determined to punish the person...	Self	TMDB 7.1 / 10
2007	Movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa NRI Siddharth Chaturvedi and his wife Avni return to Siddharth's family's ancestral Varanasi palace while disregarding warnings of a curse...	Avni S. Chaturvedi	TMDB 6.8 / 10
2007	Movie Heyy Babyy Three womanisers find a baby left at their doorstep. Chaos ensues as they try to contact their former girlfriends to...	Esha Sahni	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2007	Movie Eklavya: The Royal Guard As the kingdom of Devigarh comes apart at the seams, an aging bodyguard attempts to protect the Royal Family, as...	Rajeshwari / 'Rajjo'	TMDB 6.2 / 10
2007	Movie Salaam-e-Ishq Six couples who do not know each other are brought together by destiny, fate and love	Tehzeeb Raina	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2007	Movie Guru A villager, Gurukant Desai, arrives in Bombay in 1958, and rises from its streets to become the biggest tycoon in...	Meenakshi "Meenu" Saxena	TMDB 6.9 / 10
2006	Movie Lage Raho Munna Bhai Lovable goon Munna falls for a morning radio host by the name of Jahnvi, who also runs an elders' home...	Jhanvi	TMDB 7.3 / 10
2005	Movie Parineeta Childhood sweethearts Lalita and Shekhar wish to get married someday. However, Shekhar's growing suspicions about Lalita coupled with his conniving...	Lalita	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2004	TV Koffee with Karan Koffee with Karan is an Indian talk show hosted by filmmaker and television personality Karan Johar and produced by Dharmatic...	Self	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2003	Movie Forever Yours The film is set in Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose's home in Falta, West Bengal, masquerading as Uttarpara. It deals with...	Anandi	TMDB 6.5 / 10
2000	TV Kaun Banega Crorepati Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and...	Self	TMDB 6.6 / 10
1995	TV Hum Paanch Hum Paanch is the story of a middle-class white-collar worker, Anand Mathur, who always finds himself in trouble because of...	Radhika Mathur	TMDB 5.4 / 10
1992	TV Aap Ki Adalat The host invites various personalities who must defend themselves in light of their recent controversies and against the accusations levied...	Herself	TMDB 5.0 / 10
TBA	Movie Untitled SRK-Suhana-Marflix movie A Father-Daughter action thriller that delves into the intense and complex relationship between a father and daughter.	Unknown character	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2020	Movie Natkhat One evening, seven-year-old Sonu casually alludes to a ghastly act that he committed in school. Horrified and determined to correct...	Producer Production	TMDB 4.0 / 10

Raja Shivaji

2026 / TMDB 9.0

The Last Tenant

2026

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

2024 / TMDB 5.4

Do Aur Do Pyaar

2024 / TMDB 5.4

Neeyat

2023 / TMDB 5.0

Jalsa

2022 / TMDB 6.2

Got a question about Vidya Balan?

What are some of Vidya Balan's career highlights?

Vidya Balan's career highlights include her National Film Awards for Best Actress and her iconic films like 'Kahaani', 'The Dirty Picture', and 'Tumhari Sulu'.

Has Vidya Balan won any major awards?

What was Vidya Balan's first film?

Which films are considered Vidya Balan's most successful?

What is known about Vidya Balan's personal life?

What is Vidya Balan's estimated net worth?

What are some milestones in Vidya Balan's filmography?

How did Vidya Balan contribute to Bollywood's portrayal of women?