Actress Vidya Balan, known for her versatile roles in Bollywood, celebrated her 47th birthday. Born in Kerala to Tamil parents and raised in Mumbai, Balan has carved a unique niche in the industry. Despite her strong performances in films like 'Kahaani' and 'Parineeta' leading many to believe she was Bengali, she is of Tamil Brahmin heritage. Balan's career began with a Bengali film before her Hindi debut in 'Parineeta'.