The Bold and Beautiful: Vidya Balan's Impact on Indian Cinema

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[{"selector":"#anim-973f2dec-4076-4b7b-a7d1-7799eb61a0bb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Vidya Balan is an Indian film actress who was born on January 1, 1979, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Image Credit: Twitter

[{"selector":"#anim-e458c021-fd3d-40c5-b745-3391761c2310 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-7.105427357601002e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] She made her acting debut in 1995 with the sitcom ''Hum Paanch'', following which she made several unsuccessful attempts at a film career.

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[{"selector":"#anim-78d31e8a-78db-48c0-b4b7-688bb4553629 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.6652519019226113%, -6.341315551312604%) scale(1.4098360655737705)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Vidya Balan has won several awards for her acting, including a National Film Award and Seven Filmfare Awards.

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