: Between 2009 and 2012, Balan starred in five consecutive critical and commercial successes— No One Killed Jessica The Dirty Picture
: She has received seven Filmfare Awards and the Padma Shri (2014), one of India’s highest civilian honors, for her contributions to the arts. xxx vadiy balan indain picture
When we talk about the "Indian picture" in the 21st century, we are talking about a shift in storytelling. Before Vidya Balan, a successful "picture" meant a hero saving a damsel. After Vidya Balan, the picture changed. Now, the Indian picture can be a pregnant woman holding a knife ( Kahaani ), a housewife with a dream ( Tumhari Sulu ), or an exploited actress rising from the ashes ( The Dirty Picture ). : Between 2009 and 2012, Balan starred in