Vidya Balan
About Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan (born January 1, 1978) is an Indian actress, who appears in Hindi films. After graduating with a degree in sociology, she started her career starring in music videos, television shows and commercials, before appearing in feature films.
Balan made her movie debut in the Bengali film, Bhalo Theko in 2003. She later made her Hindi film debut with Parineeta (2005), which earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut as well as her first Best Actress nomination at the same ceremony. She subsequently essayed a variety of character roles, receiving her first commercial success with Rajkumar Hirani's Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006). She subsequently appeared in such films as Guru, Heyy Babyy (2008) and Bhool Bhulaiya (2008), the latter earning her another Filmfare nomination.
In 2009 she appeared as a single mother of a child suffering from progeria in R. Balki's Paa, her performance in which ultimately won her a Best Actress award at Filmfare. 2010 saw the release of Ishqiya, starring Balan in a role for which she was praised and awarded, and she followed it with her first real-life character of Sabrina Lal in the biopic No One Killed Jessica.
Filmography(15)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
The Last Tenant Drama | 29 Apr 2026 | Actor | Released |
 Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Horror | 1 Nov 2024 | Mallika / Manjulika | Released |
 Do Aur Do Pyaar Romance | 19 Apr 2024 | Kavya | Released |
 Neeyat Crime | 7 Jul 2023 | Mira Rao | Released |
 Jalsa Drama | 18 Mar 2022 | Maya Menon | Released |
 Sherni Drama | 18 Jun 2021 | Vidya Vincent | Released |
 Shakuntala Devi Drama | 31 Jul 2020 | Shakuntala Devi | Released |
 Natkhat Drama | 2 Jun 2020 | Surekha | Average |
 Mission Mangal Drama | 15 Aug 2019 | Tara Shinde | Released |
 Amoli Documentary | 7 May 2018 | Narrator (English) | Hit |
 Tumhari Sulu Comedy | 17 Nov 2017 | Sulochana "Sulu" Dubey | Hit |
 Begum Jaan Action | 14 Apr 2017 | Begum Jaan | Released |
 Kahaani 2 Thriller | 1 Dec 2016 | Vidya Sinha / Durga Rani Singh | Released |
 Te3n Mystery | 10 Jun 2016 | Sarita Sharma | Hit |
 Hamari Adhuri Kahani Drama | 12 Jun 2015 | Vasudha Prasad | Released |
Career Timeline
15 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(8)
Vidya Balan – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Vidya Balan is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 15 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Vidya Balan has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Suresh Triveni, Anu Menon, Bhushan Kumar. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Vidya Balan has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Crime. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Vidya Balan made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Hamari Adhuri Kahani. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Vidya Balan's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Vidya Balan
How many hindi films has Vidya Balan acted in?▼
Vidya Balan has been part of 15 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Drama, Horror, Comedy.
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Vidya Balan's notable hindi films include "The Last Tenant", "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3", "Do Aur Do Pyaar". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Vidya Balan works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Vidya Balan (born January 1, 1978) is an Indian actress, who appears in Hindi films. After graduating with a degree in sociology, she started her care...
When did Vidya Balan debut in bollywood?▼
Vidya Balan made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Hamari Adhuri Kahani".
What genres has Vidya Balan worked in?▼
Vidya Balan has worked in Drama (11 films), Comedy (4 films), Thriller (4 films), Mystery (3 films), Romance (2 films), Crime (2 films) in their hindi film career.