In the early 2000s, the Hindi film industry had a very specific type for its leading ladies. To be a top-tier heroine, you generally had to fit into a narrow box: you needed to be a certain age, a ...

Vidya Balan was born in Mumbai. Maharashtra. She pursued her master’s degree in sociology from Delhi University. She made her acting debut in 1995 with the television show Hum Paanch. She made her big ...

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 ...