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Vidya Balan: From being labelled 'bad luck' to winning the National Award
Updated On: 31 December, 2023 09:47 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vidya Balan Birthday 2023: Before Parineeta happened, the actress was termed bad luck after her film with Mohanlal was shelved. She was also replaced from 12 other movies
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Vidya Balan
Actor Vidya Balan is known as a powerhouse performer today. She made her acting debut in the 2005 film Parineeta alongside Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt. However, long before Parineeta, she was all set to make her debut with the Malayalam film titled `Chakram`. However, the film got shelved and Vidya was labelled a bringer of bad luck. This resulted in Vidya getting replaced from a dozen Malayalam movies she had signed.
Vidya started her professional acting career with the TV show `Hum Paanch` and commercial advertisements. Her first big break came in the form of a Malayalam film offer with a chance to work opposite superstar Mohanlal. While pursuing her education, Vidya was cast as the female lead in director Kamal’s `Chakram`. She became the talk of the town. Even before the release of the film, thanks to the announcement of her role opposite Mohanlal she secured 12 film offers.
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