Bollywood actor Vidya Balan turned a year older on Saturday and several friends and co-stars from B-town poured in wishes on social media.
Anushka Sharma took to her Instagram Story and posted a stunning picture of Vidya in a red saree.
She added, "Happy birthday Vidya! Wishing you love and light always."
Taapsee Pannu posted a picture in which she can be seen sharing smiles with the birthday girl.
She wrote, "To the woman who makes me her fan not just on screen but equally off-screen! She will always be the hero I look up to!"
Pratik Gandhi, with whom Vidya will soon be seen in an untitled romantic comedy, took to his Instagram Story and posted a video comprising of pictures of them laughing together.
He inserted a happy birthday song in the background.
Vidya Balan is known for pioneering a change in the portrayal of women with her roles in female-led films.
Born in Mumbai to a Tamil Brahmin family, Vidya's acting journey started from a young age and she had her Bollywood debut in 2005 with the critically-acclaimed romantic film 'Parineeta', co-starring Saif Ali Khan and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles.
For the uninformed, the recipient of several awards, including a National Film Award and six Filmfare Awards, Vidya had her first acting role in the 1995 hit sitcom 'Hum Paanch', which also starred veteran actor Shoma Anand.
( With inputs from ANI )
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