‘Parineeta’, whenever you hear this word, only one name floats towards your consciences, Vidya Balan. The Indian actress who is still sometimes recognized by her debut movie has successfully encrypted her name in the books of Hindi cinema under the ‘swift rise to fame’ section. A powerhouse of talent, Vidya has proven her mettle in almost all the projects she has undertaken. However, like her other fellow achievers she too has to undergo the long journey to success.
Born into the Tamil family of Iyer community, Vidya had her feet firmly planted in the ground owing to her middleclass upbringing. Her family consists of her father P.R.Balan, vice-president of ETC channel, a house maker for a mother and an elder married sister, Priya. Her hometown is in Palaghat located on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Later, when she was still very young, her family shifted base to Chembur, Mumbai.
