Vidya Balan Birthday Special: 6 Power-packed performances of the actress
Bollywood diva Vidya Balan is one actress who has proved her acting mettle time and again with a variety of films ever since she stepped in the industry. Starting her career with tele series Hum Paanch, Vidya Balan made home in many hearts with her innocent character and stellar acting skills, then later she opened her wings and made her big Bollywood debut with Parineeta in 2005. The film changed her life and gave her instant success. The actress received what she aspired for from a very young age, to become an actress in Bollywood, and moved on to give us more brilliant performances in the later years.
On her birthday today, let's have a look at the actress’ most power-packed roles that changed the way people looked at her.
Parineeta
In 2005, Vidya Balan made her debut with the film Parineeta and made everyone fall in love with her. She played the role of a simple Bengali girl and her phenomenal acting skills made her the centre of attraction. With her debut film itself, Vidya carved a space for herself in the industry.
The Dirty Picture
While Vidya Balan debuted with Parineeta, The Dirty Picture was the turning point in her career when not just the critics but the audience couldn’t stop themselves from whistling at her as well. Directed by Milan Luthria, the film did wonderful business at the box office. Vidya clearly stole the limelight from her co-stars Naseeruddin Shah, Tusshar Kapoor and Emraan Hashmi.
Kahaani
In Kahaani, Vidya Balan depicted the role of a pregnant lady who was in search of her husband. The 2012 film was directed by Sujoy Ghosh. She received many praises and awards for her performance and also garnered much attention for the variety of characters she portrayed on the screen.
Tumhari Sulu
While Vidya Balan was much admired for the serious roles she played in the earlier film, she surprised her fans yet again with a light-hearted fun character in Tumhari Sulu. In the film, the actress was seen playing the role of an RJ. She beautifully portrayed the character of an ambitious housewife. With her spectacular performance, Vidya Balan proved that there is nothing that she can’t do. The movie did a decent collection at the box office.
Ishqiya
The movie showcased Vidya in different avatar. She shared the screen space with Naseeruddin Shah and Arshad Warsi in the film. Ishquiya also performed well at the box office.
No One Killed Jessica
Another masterpiece from Vidya Balan’s glorifying filmography. The film was based on the true story of Jessica Lal murder case. Upon release, No One Killed Jessica garnered positive critical reviews and enjoyed a successful outing at the box office. Adding to that, Vidya’s role was much appreciated by the masses.
