Vidya Balan is an Indian actress born on January 1, 1979.

She made her acting debut in the Bengali film "Bhalo Theko" in 2003.

She has received critical acclaim and numerous awards for her performances, including the National Film Award for Best Actress for "The Dirty Picture."

Balan has also been involved in philanthropy and served as a brand ambassador for various companies.

Some of her notable films include "The Dirty Picture," "Kahaani," "Tumhari Sulu," "Mission Mangal," and "Shakuntala Devi."

In "The Dirty Picture," Balan played the lead role of Silk Smitha, a South Indian actress.

In "Kahaani," she played the lead role of Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant woman searching for her missing husband.

In "Tumhari Sulu," she played the lead role of Sulochana Dubey, a housewife who becomes a radio jockey.

In "Mission Mangal," she played the lead role of Rakesh Dhawan, a scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation.

In "Shakuntala Devi," she played the lead role of Shakuntala Devi, a mathematician and author.