Vidya Balan (pronounced [ʋɪd̪jaː baːlən]; born 1 January 1979) is an Indian actress.

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Vidya Balan
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Vidya in 2019
Born (1979-01-01) 1 January 1979 (age 45)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Alma materUniversity of Mumbai
OccupationActress
Years active1995, 2003–present
WorksFull list
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(m. 2012)
AwardsFull list
HonoursPadma Shri (2014)
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She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2014.

Vidya is known for her roles in Paa (2009), the black comedy Ishqiya (2010), the thrillers No One Killed Jessica and Kahaani (2012), and the biopic The Dirty Picture (2011).[1][2]

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