Vidya Malvade

Vidya Malvade rose to fame with the Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Chak De! India’  where she portrayed the role of a strong-willed girl who defied her family's wishes and pursued her dream of playing international hockey for the Indian team.

Vidya began her career as a model before transitioning to acting. She made her acting debut in the TV serial ‘Hubahu’ in 1995. She then appeared in several other television shows like ‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin’ and ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii.’

In 2006, Vidya made her Bollywood debut with the film ‘Chak De! India’ . Her performance was highly appreciated by both audiences and critics, and she received several nominations for her performance. 

She then appeared in movies like ‘Kidnap’ , ‘1920: Evil Returns' ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara ' and ‘Striker’. She also received positive response for her work in the OTT shows ‘Mismatched 2’ and ‘Inside Edge’.

Apart from her work in movies and television, Vidya has also appeared in several advertisements and has hosted TV shows. She has also participated in reality shows like ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ and ‘Nach Baliye.’ 

Vidya is a trained Kathak dancer and has also been trained in martial arts. She has been active in social causes and has been associated with NGOs like "Save the Children India."

Vidya Malvade is not just a talented actress, but also a fitness enthusiast and a self-proclaimed yoga teacher. She is an avid social media user and often shares videos and pictures of her work out session on social media.