Vidya Balan is celebrated in Hindi cinema for her compelling performances. She has acted in numerous hit Bollywood films. Her journey began on the small screen, a fact that many may not know. The show that marked her debut was a favorite of her mother’s.
Vidya’s early career involved television before she transitioned to Bollywood. In her early years, she experienced her share of struggles. She also appeared in advertisements. A notable early role involved her playing the mother of an 8-year-old child at the age of 19.
Her debut in the television industry was through a show that her mother loved. From a young age, Vidya aspired to be an actress. Her father encouraged her to focus on her studies, while her mother initially wasn’t keen on her pursuing acting. However, when Vidya was offered a role in ‘Hum Paanch,’ her mother gave her approval because she loved the show. Vidya was part of this show for approximately a year and a half.
In an advertisement for detergent powder, Vidya played the role of a mother to an 8-year-old when she was just 19. Despite her initial hesitation, she ultimately agreed to the role.
Vidya’s significant filmography includes notable movies like ‘Parineeta’, ‘The Dirty Picture,’ ‘Mission Mangal,’ ‘Tumhari Sulu,’ ‘No One Killed Jessica,’ ‘Ishqiya,’ ‘Paa,’ ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa,’ ‘Heyy Babyy,’ ‘Guru,’ and ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai.’ She has been a prominent figure in Bollywood for around 20 years.