title: Vidya Balan
text: Vidya Balan (pronounced ; born 1 January 1979) is an Indian actress. 
  
  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).
  
  References
  
  1979 births
  Living people
  Indian movie actors
  Indian television actors
  Indian stage actors