Rare Pictures: Vidya Balan celebrates 35th birthday

Newly wed actress Vidya Balan celebrates her 35th birthday today. Vidya Balan, who is one of the finest actresses of Bollywood dared to do bold roles, thereby redefining an actresses role in Bollywood.

Vidya Balan, who was on her honeymoon with her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur to an undisclosed destination, returned in time to celebrate the new year and her birthday with family and friends. As per sources, this time around, the Balans were joined in by the Kapurs (Siddharth Roy Kapur and family).

The entire family rang in the New Year last night by a cake cutting followed by a dinner party. On the occasion of the new year, Siddharth hosted dinner for the two families and a group of close friends.

On the occasion of her birthday, Oneindia wishes the beautiful and talented actress Vidya Balan a 'Very Happy Birthday' and a prosperous new year ahead.

Click on the slider below to see rare and childhood pictures of Vidya Balan.

Vidya Balan With Family

Vidya Balan with family - father PR Balan (currently the Vice President of ETC India), mother Saraswathy Balan and sister. (Photo courtesy: Manorama)

Vidya Balan With Raima And Saif

Here Vidya Balan is seen with Raima Sen and Saif Ali Khan.

Little Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan in her childhood.

Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan delivers the match ball to the umpires before the round seven AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 12, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

The Bold And Beautiful Vidya

Vidya Balan is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and gracious actresses in tinselville.