Vidya Balan is a famous actress of Bollywood. Here is all Vidya Balan news, Vidya Balan updates, Vidya Balan latest news and Vidya Balan current news you want to know.
Vidya Balan is a famous actress of Bollywood. She was born in Ottapalam of Kerala to P.R. Balan and Saraswathy Balan on 1 January 1978.
Here is all Vidya Balan news, Vidya Balan updates, Vidya Balan latest news and Vidya Balan current news you want to know.
Vidya started her career appearing in music videos, television shows and commercials. But she was recognized for her role as Radhika Mathur in Hum Paanch, a comedy serial that aired on Zee T.V.
Her film career started when she acted in her first film Bengali Bhalo Theko in 2003. Her first Hindi film was Parineeta in 2005.
She has worked in various Hindi, Bengali and Malayalam films.
She has following degrees:
She has done acting in many successful films like Parineeta, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Ishqiya, No One Killed Jessica, Grur, Paa, The Dirty Picture and Kahani
Vidya received National Film award for best actress for Kahani. She has also won 5 Filmfare awards and 3 Screen awards.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) If popular international show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" is remade in India, actress Preity Zinta is all for being a part of it.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Just when will Bollywood ever get it right? As the world celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema, Indian stars, it seems, went a little overboard in projecting the ethnic, oriental look at the Cannes red carpet that saw Sonam Kapoor, Vidya Balan and Sherlyn Chopra either going big on bling or heavy on jewellery and embroidery.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday said it was concerned with the quality of the primary teacher and warned against a populist approach on appointments that could endanger India's future.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday gave vent to its ire over state governments flouting guidelines for the appointment of 'Shiksha Sahayaks' for promoting primary education saying it amounted to "spoiling the future of the future generations".
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Avika Gor is barely 15 years old but she has played an 18-year-old married woman Roli in "Sasural Simar Ka". And the actress says she doesn't have a problem playing mature roles.
Kuala Lumpur, May 20 (IANS) Indian shuttlers Monday lost their second and final Group A tie to Indonesia 1-4 to exit the Sudirman Cup on the second day of competitions at the Putra Stadium here
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Altaf Raja, who has shot for a song in forthcoming movie "Ghanchakkar", will perform live with the film's lead actor Emraan Hashmi in three cities for promoting the fun drama.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Among things Indian that Bollywood actresses Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor flaunted at the ongoing 66th Cannes International Film Festival, their bespoke nose rings, the traditional 'nath', drew immense attention. Designers believe this could set a trend of sorts among youth.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and Sonam Kapoor may have received a mixed reaction for their red carpet appearances at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival but world renowned fashion designer Ritu Beri feels proud about their ensemble selections.
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who was seen walking the red carpet at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, will set out for a holiday with husband Siddharth Roy Kapur in France after the movie extravaganza.
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) The cast and crew of "Ghanchakkar" has managed to get a break from working on the movie thanks to sync sound. They didn't have to dub for it.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Designer Sabyassachi Mukherjee, the man behind styling Vidya Balan's look at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, says that as "India is known as a bling country" he used a "little embellishment" to bring freshness.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Looking gorgeous in a maroon-black combination lehenga-choli and dupatta, Bollywood actress Vidya Balan wowed with her desi look at a cocktail at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival that kickstarted Wednesday.
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Himachal girl Kangna Ranaut entered filmdom with hit crime-romance "Gangster - A Love story" and the actress, whose latest release "Shootout At Wadala" also did well, feels gangster thrillers are lucky for her.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The hit pair of actor Emraan Hashmi and director Kunal Deshmukh will team up for a masala entertainer.
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam, who made a successful transition to films from TV with "Vicky Donor", has completed shooting for her second movie "Aman Ki Aasha".
Vasco (Goa), May 7 (IANS) Churchill Brothers Sports Club managed a 1-1 draw against Mohun Bagan to emerge I-League champions for the second time at the Tilak Maidan here Tuesday.
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Sanjay Dutt was supposed to make a special appearance in "Ghanchakkar", but now director Raj Kumar Gupta has decided to drop the scene because he feels they can't shoot it now.
Toronto, May 7 (IANS) The driver responsible for the horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, that claimed five Indo-Canadian lives, has died.
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) This is her third year at the Cannes International Film Festival and actress Sonam Kapoor plans to make a style statement in an Indian outfit at the red carpet there.
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Actress Kangna Ranaut has played various characters on the screen, but it seems she is getting more brownie points for playing a gangster's love interest in movies.
Toronto, May 4 (IANS) The funeral of five members of an Indo-Canadian family, who died in a horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, was held Friday with hundreds of people in attendance.
Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) Vidya Balan will reprise her role to promote fun movie "Ghanchakkar", as will her co-star Emraan Hashmi.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Uday Chopra fuelled rumours of his link up with Nargis Fakhri by praising the "Rockstar" actress's "beautiful smile" and "amazing body".
Toronto, May 2 (IANS) The funeral of five members of an Indo-Canadian family who were killed in a horrific road accident April 28 in Surrey, British Columbia, will be held Friday.
Singapore, May 1 (IANS) Ahead of the general elections in Malayasia, many Malaysian Indians have come out in support of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in the country.
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant, who conceptualising the song "Apna Bombay Talkies" for "Bombay Talkies", is glad to have got an opportunity to pay tribute to Indian cinema.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Bollywood actors John Abraham and Tusshar Kapoor joined Ram Kapoor on the sets of popular TV show "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" to promote their forthcoming movie "Shootout At Wadala".
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi, who shot a music video with Altaf Raja, came up with quirky steps for himself and the singer during the shoot.
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Siddharth Roy Kapoor is looking forward to actress wife Vidya Balan's film "Ghanchakkar", which he feels looks like a complete entertainer.
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Satish Kaushik, who is directing "Gang Of Ghosts", the Hindi remake of Bengali film "Bhooter Bhabishyat", says it was a conscious decision to keep out the original cast, and retain only Parambrata Chatterjee from it.
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) After watching "Aashiqui 2", Vidya Balan couldn't stop herself from asking her brother-in-law and actor Aditya Roy Kapoor for his autograph.
New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): The star cast of 'Aashiqui 2', Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, attended a special show of their upcoming movie in Mumbai.
Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Vidya Balan, who has been chosen to be member of the jury panel of the 66th edition of Cannes film festival, feels honoured.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) From the Khans - Aamir, Shah Rukh and Saif Ali - to leading ladies like Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan and Rani Mukerji, as many as 20 screen stars have united for a special title track for unique movie "Bombay Talkies", which celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema.
London, April 25 (ANI): Nicole Kidman and Oscar-winning 'Life of Pi' director Ang Lee are all set to join Steven Spielberg on this year's Cannes Film Festival jury.
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor is gearing up to join the 66th edition of Cannes International Film Festival, where India is the guest country.
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has made one more career achievement by joining the jury panel of 66th edition of Cannes Internationl Film Festival. She will now share the chair with other jury members that contains big names like Hollywood star Nicole Kidman, director Ang Lee and jury president Steven Spielberg.
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Balan joins the jury panel of 66th edition of Cannes Internationl Film Festival, which has names like Hollywood star Nicole Kidman, director Ang Lee and jury president Steven Spielberg.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Anurag Basu's critically acclaimed and commercially successful movie "Barfi!" leads the nominations for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2013. Movies like "Vicky Donor", "Gangs Of Wasseypur" and "Agneepath" have scored major nominations too.
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) "Shootout At Wadala" director Sanjay Gupta feels it is unjustified to spread rumours and clarifies that Kangna Ranaut, missing so far from the film's promotions, will soon be seen promoting the crime thriller.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Anurag Basu's critically acclaimed and commercially successful movie "Barfi!" leads the nominations for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2013. Movies like "Vicky Donor", "Gangs Of Wasseypur" and "Agneepath" have scored major nominations too.
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi and singer Altaf Raja will shoot for a music video for the song "Jholuram" for "Ghanchakkar".
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi might have played the role of a lover boy in several Bollywood movies in the past, but he won't opt for roles that don't have "any depth" or "logic".
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Popular Bollywood couple Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai completed six years of marital bliss Saturday.
Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Most of Indian women change their surname post-marriage and actress Vidya Balan, who married Siddharth Roy Kapoor last year, is reportedly no different.
Taipei, April 17 (IANS) Parupalli Kashyap and P.V. Sindhu led the Indian charge at the Badminton Asia Championships winning the opening rounds of their respective categories here at the Taipei Arena Wednesday.
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan will shoot a quirky music video for "Ghanchakkar", which will be dedicated to men. Director Rajkumar Gupta says women folk would relate to it
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi, who garnered positive response for her role in "Gangs Of Wasseypur", says things are changing and actors like Vidya Balan and Kalki Koechlin are refining the quintessential role of a glamour doll in the showbiz.
Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) He has his family to fall back upon during any crisis, but otherwise Aditya Roy Kapoor would like to make it big in filmdom on his own. The actor says he and his two brothers may think about working together in a movie.
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The month of April is exciting for Siddharth Roy Kapoor as both his actor brothers have got releases this month.
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actor Riteish Deshmukh's maiden production venture, Marathi film "Balak Palak" (BP), has completed 100 days in theatres and he is rejoicing.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The 24th edition of Limca Book of Records, launched here Wednesday, is an Indian cinema special, celebrating hundred years of the industry.
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi will play a Maharashtrian character in "Ghanchakkar", says the film's director Rajkumar Gupta.
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who now makes graceful fashion statements in Indian designer suits and saris, admits she was making a "conscious effort" to be a certain way in her looks. However, that was taking her away from her real self.
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Actor Emraan Hashmi will travel to 16 cities across the country looking for cash as part of promotional activity for his forthcoming film "Ghanchakkar". Director Raj Kumar Gupta says it would be fun to promote the funny drama in this manner.
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Remaking Mehboob Khan's Oscar-nominated "Mother India" is an unachievable feat, says Vidya Balan and if someone dared attempt this, she wouldn't be a part of this.
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Vidya Balan, who has played intense roles in films like "No One Killed Jessica" and "Kahaani," will now be seen in a very loud and colourful avatar in "Ghanchakkar". She says she enjoyed the experience.
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Supernatural thrillers with urban legends like Hollywood's "Twilight" saga are still a far cry in Indian filmdom, says Ekta Kapoor, who is introducing a new era of fear with her forthcoming film "Ek Thi Daayan" and says it is fun to do something no one has done before.
Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) At a time when sequels are trending in a big way in the film industry, "Dedh Ishqiya" director Abhishek Chaubey says he didn't plan "Ishqiya" part two to cash in on commercial viability of the original.
Mumbai, April 7 (ANI): National award winning actress Vidya Balan hopes that fellow actor Sanjay Dutt's sentence of five years for possession of arms will be reduced.
Vancouver, April 6 (IANS) Vidya Balan-starrer "Kahaani" and "Barfi!", which starred Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, picked the the maximum awards in technical categories at the debut edition of the Times Of India Film Awards (TOIFA) here.
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) After tasting the success of a biopic film with "The Dirty Picture", inspired by the life of late southern sex symbol Silk Smitha, producer Ekta Kapoor is gearing up to begin work on another biopic soon.
Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Actor Abir Chatterjee, who played Vidya Balan's husband in "Kahaani", Friday said T20 cricket matches are not his cup of tea.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Who says Indian cinema is about stereotypes? Mumbai girl Freida Pinto, who left a lasting impression on the international arena with "Slumdog Millionaire", says she faces more stereotypical roles abroad. Battling them means making the right choices at the right time.
Mumbai April 4 (IANS) Sixty percent shooting for "Dedh Ishqiya" has been completed and remaining work will be concluded in a month's time, says director Abhishek Chaubey.
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) One of the songs in upcoming Tamil romantic-drama "Woo" will be shot in as many international locales as never heard before. Since it's a soothing romantic duet, the makers are likely to film it in European countries like Switzerland and Norway.
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Mumbai local trains play an important role in Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Ghanchakkar", so the makers have decided to promote the film in local trains.
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, who is all set to make a film on women's empowerment for T Series, was keen to sign Vidya Balan for the lead role.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Director Rajkumar Gupta feels that independent filmmakers, who are successfully telling their stories on the big screen, need some support from the industry and adds that such help can also pave the way for upcoming talent.
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Instead of Dhanush-Sonam Kapoor starrer "Raanjhanaa", Vidya Balan and Emraan Hashmi's "Ghanchakkar" will reportedly hit the screens June 28.
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Rajkumar Gupta's much awaited film "Ghanchkaaar" will have its trailer launched digitally on Thursday.
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Actor-director Kunal Roy Kapoor, who is gearing up for "Nautanki Saala" release, is scripting his second film as a director and says it will be a social satire.
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Usha Jadhav, who started her career in cinema with a small role in Madhur Bhandarkar's "Traffic Signal", has come a long way in just six years. Today she stares at the National Award for best actress for her work in Marathi film "Dhag" with some disbelief and a lot of gratitude.
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Around 70 people including 30 celebrities walked the ramp as designer Vikram Phadnis showcased his fashion line Monday at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013 on the theme of celebration of rural India.
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Vidya Malvade, who walked the ramp for designers Farah and Firdos Monday at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer-Resort 2013, says the bridal outfit was so light that she could have danced in it.
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who is playing a Punjabi housewife in her next film "Ghanchakkar", says her fashion sense in the romantic comedy is bizarre, and that her designer had a tough time trying to put together the look.
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, has assured the makers of his three under-production films - "Zanjeer", "Policegiri" and "P.K." - that he will complete the projects before he is imprisoned.
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who is playing a Punjabi housewife in her next film "Ghanchakkar", says her fashion sense in the romantic comedy is bizarre, and that her designer had a tough time trying to put together the look.
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Bollywood's dancing diva Madhuri Dixit took to Twitter to congratulate Birju Maharaj for winning a National Award this year.
Shimla, March 20 (IANS) A total of 51,94,552 Aadhaar cards have been generated in Himachal Pradesh by the Unique Identification Authority of India, the assembly was told Wednesday.
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Mary Kom, Shabani Azmi, Nandita Das, Vidya Balan, Lisa Haydon and Sakshi Tanwar - such celebrated 'women of worth' of the country, and more were felicitated for their work done in their respective fields, at the L'Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards 2013 here.
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan, who has lost weight for her new film "Shaadi Ke Side Effects", says it is a different learning experience to share the frame with someone as multi-talented as Farhan Akhtar, who is a writer, actor, director and producer.
Mapusa (Goa), March 19 (IANS) Churchill Brothers went top of the I-League table with a 3-0 demolition of Air India at the Duler Stadium here Tuesday.
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Director Sujoy Ghosh, who has won the National award for best screenplay for his film "Kahaani", says the prestigious honour is an appreciation which makes the effort worth it.
Shimla, March 18 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh assembly Monday saw a war of words and wits between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP over the effectiveness of anti-hail guns to protect crops and apple trees.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Namrata Rao is very overwhelmed to win the National Award for the best editor for "Kahaani".
Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) After doing kissing scenes, now Emraan Hashmi will shed clothes for a scene in his upcoming film "Ghanchakkar".
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Mahesh Bhatt, who had written and directed celebrated films like "Arth" and "Zakhm" based on his own life, is set to pen another biopic -- this one based on the passionate 40-year-long relationship between legendary musician Bhupen Hazarika and filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi, who will direct it.
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) National Award winning actress Vidya Balan will be seen in an altogether new look in her upcoming comedy "Ghanchakkar" and director Rajkumar Gupta has designed a special promotional campaign around this.
New Delhi, March 10 (ANI): Vidya Balan is all set to serve as the Brand Ambassador of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne for the second time in a row.
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Three-film old Esha Gupta says that unlike Vidya Balan, she is not in a position to carry an entire movie on her shoulders.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi is India's most popular woman followed by ICICI Bank chief executive officer Chanda Kochhar, claimed a business survey which was released Thursday.
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Rajkumar Gupta will soon shoot a music video for "Ghanchakkar" with Emraan Haashmi and Vidya Balan, which will be used as a promotional video for the movie.
Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Ace Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj would be choreographing film actress Madhuri Dixit in her forthcoming flick "Dedh Ishqiya", currently being shot at Sitapur, near Lucknow.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Divya Dutta's life has been chosen as one of the top 11 inspirational stories since 1984 by Savvy magazine in its 'I Believe Collector's edition'. The actress believes the edition can change the lives of many women in this male-dominated society.
Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Onir, known for making issue-based films like "My Brother Nikhil" and "I AM", feels that entertainment should not be backward in its approach.
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) Actor-producer Arshad Warsi, who is caught in the promotions of "Jolly L.L.B.", is already geared up to leave for Lucknow to begin shooting "Dedh Ishqiya".
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 19 (IANS) People in Kerala, used to frequent shutdowns, were Tuesday seen queuing up outside state-owned retail liquor vends or rushing to buy vegetables, meat and fish ahead of a two-day nationwide strike call from Wednesday.
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IANS) Vidya Balan has refused to confirm whether she will play Carnatic music legend M.S. Subbulakshmi in a biopic made by admaker-cinematographer-filmmaker Rajiv Menon.
