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    Vidya Balan

    Parineeta, The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, Tumhari Sulu, Mission Mangal, Shakuntala Devi

    🎨 Colour: Black💎 Stone: Blue Sapphire (Neelam)📅 Day: Saturday🔢 Number: 8, 17, 26🧭 Direction: West⚙️ Metal: Iron🃏 Tarot: The Devil

    With the Sun in Capricorn (Western) and the Moon in Makara (Vedic Rashi), Vidya Balan combines the earth energy of Capricorn with the prithvi (earth) depth of Makara, ruled by Shani (शनि). Their Life Path 1 — the The Leader — guided by Sun, brings independent, ambitious, pioneering, and self-reliant. natura to everything they do.

    About Vidya Balan

    Vidya Balan is an acclaimed Indian actress who pioneered a major shift in Hindi cinema by leading successful female-centric films. Born in Bombay, she graduated with a master's degree in sociology from the University of Mumbai while actively auditioning for screen roles. After starting her career in television and music videos, she made a stellar Hindi film debut in the romantic drama *Parineeta* (2005), earning widespread critical praise. She challenged industry norms by portraying an unconventional mother of a progeric child in *Paa* (2009), which won her a Filmfare Award. Balan achieved career-defining triumphs with the thrilling detective drama *Kahaani* (2012) and the biographical drama *The Dirty Picture* (2011), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. The Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri in 2014 for her substantial contributions to the arts. She fundamentally redefined the portrayal of women in contemporary Hindi cinema by proving that female protagonists can command both critical acclaim and commercial box-office success.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Vidya Balan — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameVidya Balan
    ProfessionActress
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthJanuary 1, 1979
    Age47 years old
    Chinese Zodiac🐎 Earth Horse
    Sun sign (Western)♑ Capricorn
    Moon sign (Rashi)Makara
    NakshatraShravana or Dhanishtha (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number1 — The Leader
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Vidya Balan would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.

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    🎂 Birthday RarityVery Common
    29celebrities share this birthday

    29 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on January 1. That makes it a very common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 0%

    Astrological Profile

    Capricorn ♑ — The Earth Sign

    Capricorn is the most disciplined and ambitious sign. Ruled by Saturn, they are driven by a deep need to achieve and be respected. Their patience is extraordinary — they will work for decades toward a goal others would have abandoned.

    Strengths

    ResponsibleDisciplinedSelf-controlledGood managerAmbitious

    Challenges

    Know-it-allUnforgivingCondescendingPessimistic
    Lucky Colour
    Brown
    Lucky Stone
    Garnet
    Lucky Day
    Saturday
    Lucky Numbers
    4, 8, 13
    🃏 Tarot Card: The Devil
    Material attachment, restriction, and shadow self to integrate

    Compatibility

    ✓ Taurus✓ Virgo✓ Scorpio
    ✗ Aries✗ Libra

    Career: Masters of long-term strategy who excel in business, politics, finance, engineering, and management. Discipline and ambition build empires patiently.

    Vidya Balan's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury1980.2
    ♀ Venus770.6
    ♂ Mars251.9
    ♃ Jupiter411.9
    ♄ Saturn129.4
    ♅ Uranus084
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Celebrity Birthday Twins

    3 other celebrities share Vidya Balan's birthday (January 1):

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Vidya Balan

    When is Vidya Balan's birthday?

    Vidya Balan was born on January 1, 1979.

    How old is Vidya Balan?

    Vidya Balan is 47 years old.

    What is Vidya Balan's zodiac sign?

    Vidya Balan's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19), an element of Earth ruled by Saturn.

    What is Vidya Balan's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Vidya Balan's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Makara: the sidereal Moon stayed in Makara for the whole of January 1, 1979, so it does not depend on the birth time. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Capricorn).

    What is Vidya Balan's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Vidya Balan was born in the Year of the Horse (Earth Horse) — Animated, active, energetic.

    What is Vidya Balan known for?

    Vidya Balan is an Indian actress known for: Parineeta, The Dirty Picture, Kahaani, Tumhari Sulu, Mission Mangal, Shakuntala Devi

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