Vidya Balan's characters from Kahaani to Parineeta that prove her versatility

Bollywood actor Vidya Balan started her journey from popular television sitcom Hum Paanch and eventually me her way to silver screens. With filmography of more than thirty films, she has portrayed many challenging characters and showed her versatility. Many of her characters left a large impact on audience. Here are a few of her characters that have gained appreciation from critics as well as audience:

Parineeta 

debut film of Vidya was an instant hit at box-office and garnered a positive response from critics. film crafts endless wait of a woman named Parineeta for her love. Preep Sarkar directorial also offers a great cinematic experience. From background score to portrayal of Kolkata, musical-drama mans to catch attention of viewers till end. film also stars Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt. 

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Paa 

Ar outstanding performance by 40-year-old actor has been delivered in R. Balki directorial, Paa. Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan played male le of comedy-drama. character Dr. Vidya is a single mor who also deals with her only son Auro's acute diseases. She single-handedly raises Auro after her love-interest dumbs her. She left everyone in awe by end of film with her excellent performance. 

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Dirty Picture

Dirty Picture is one of milestones delivered among women-centric films. Though Ishqiya actor faced criticism for her appearance in film, it was critically acclaimed. film revolves around a late south actor popularly kwn as Silk. film highlights struggles Silk goes through to establish herself in n-male dominating film industry.  actor gained weight for film too. 

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One Killed Jessica

film directed by Raj Kumar Gupta also features Rani Mukerji in le character. In film based on Jessica Lal's murder case, Bhool Bhulaiya actor essayed character of Jessica's elder sister Sabrina. helplessness and frustration of character are evident on her face as story develops after murder scene. Be it appearance or emotions, she pulled it off in best possible manner.

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Kahaani Series

Though second installment of series was a debacle at box-office, series has much love from audience. Kahaani, released in 2012, was considered as one of best performances of Vidya Balan. Her performance kept audience on edge of ir seat and climax scene left m in a shock.