About Vidya Balan (pronounced [ʋɪd̪ːja baːlən]; born 1 January 1979) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. Known for pioneering a change in the portrayal of women with her roles in female-led films, she is the recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award and six Filmfare Awards. She was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2014.
| Name | Vidya Balan |
| Real Name | Vidya P. Balan |
| Pet / Nick Name | Vidhi |
| Sex | Female |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Actress |
| Origin | Chembur, Mumbai , Maharashtra, India |
Age, Dob, Birthplace, zodiac, star sign
| Vidya Balan Age (Current) | 42 years 3 months 7 days old |
| Date Of Birth (DOB) | — 01/01/1979 (M/D/Y) |
| Birthplace | Poothamkurussy, Puthur, Palakkad, Kerala, India |
| Zodiac Sign | CAPRICORN |
| Star Sign (Nakshatra) | Not Sure |
Personality, Physical Appearance
Body, Height, Weight
| Body Type | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 35-30-35 |
| Zero Size | N/A |
| Vidya Balan’s Height | 5 feet 4 inches / 162 Centimeters |
| Weight | 70 kg / 154.35 lbs |
Face Properties
| Face Shape | Oval |
| Eye Colour | Brown Eyes |
| Nose Type | Sharp |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Hair Length | Medium Length |
| Dimple Status | No |
| Beard | N/A |
Attitude
| Nature | Extroversion |
| Character | Good Human |
| Positive | Fairness, Loyalty |
| Negative | Not Known |
Father / Mother, Family Details
| Vidya Balan Father | P. R. Balan (Worked as Executive Vice-President of Digicable) |
| Mother | Saraswathy Balan (Homemaker) |
| No. Of. Brothers | 0 |
| No. Of. Sisters | 1 |
| Brother(s) | N/A |
| Sister(s) | Priya Balan (Works for an advertising company) |
Relationship, Affairs, Wife / Husband, Girlfriends / Boyfriends
| Vidya Balan Relationship Status | Engaged |
| Interested In | Male |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marital Type | Not Sure |
| Spouse | Siddharth Roy Kapur, Businessman and Producer (2012-present) |
Education, Qualification
| School | St. Anthony Girls’ High School, Mumbai |
| College | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
| Vidya Balan’s Qualification | Masters degree in Sociology |
| Other Education Notes | Not Known |
Hobbies, Interests
| Vidya Balan’s Hobbies | Listening to Music, Travelling |
| Food | Thai |
| Music | loves all forms of music |
| Sports | Badminton, Cricket, Football |
Favourites and Preferences
| Favourite Actor | Shabana Azmi, Madhuri Dixit, Kate Winslet, Julie Delphy, Julia Roberts |
| Favourite Actresses | Shabana Azmi, Madhuri Dixit, Kate Winslet, Julie Delphy |
| Favourite Film(s) | Bollywood: Gol Maal (1979) ; Hollywood: Before Sunrise, Before Sunset |
| Favourite Director(s) | Gulzar, Hrishikesh Mukherjee |
| Favourite Food | Red |
| Favourite Drink | Not Known |
| Favourite Fruit | Not Known |
| Preferred Outfit | Not Known |
| Preferred Perfume | Issey Miyake, Elizabeth Arden |
| Favourite Destination(s) | New York and New Zealand |
| Vidya Balan’s Favourite Colour | Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino |
| Favourite Musician | Zakir Hussain, Michael Jackson, Enrique Iglesias, Indian Ocean, Midival Punditz |
| Favourite Singer(s) | Not Known |
| Favourite Song(s) | Not Known |
| Favourite Sport(s) | Not Known |
Net Worth, Earnings, Salary and Assets
| Vidya Balan’s Salary | 10 crore/film (INR) |
| Assets | (approx) |
| Net Worth | $15 million |