Born on January 1, 1979, Vidya Balan refuses to follow the herd and is surely not afraid to break the norms to make her own style codes. Needless to say, the versatile actress, belongs to that rare tribe of women, who stand out from the crowd for their fiercely independent fashion statements. As the lady turns 40 today, we would like to raise a toast to her individuality and desi swag. Keep it supreme always our Begum Jaan. Happy Birthday!

Today, Vidya knows her mojo and catching her looking dowdy is next to impossible. She is always looking elegant and beautiful. However, there was a time when she was often slammed by the fashion police for her sartorial choices, but eventually, Vidya just rose above it all and cracked what worked the best for her.

Vidya Balan Turns 40! (Image Credit: Stock Photos)

She finally found her fashion groove and broke through the distinctive fashion code of Bollywood to embrace her own style, which was perfectly in synch with her sensibilities. Vidya Balan's Look in Nandamuri Balakrishna's NTR Biopic Revealed!

Vidya Balan has aced some of her red carpet looks (Image Credit: Stock Photos)

So, when most fashionistas of Bollywood opted for western wear, Vidya swore by the Indian ethnic wear and chose to regularly flaunt it at all dos, looking every bit ravishing and breathtakingly beautiful.

Vidya Balan looks super gorgeous in Black! (Image Credit: Stock Photos)

With her anarkalis, overcoats on kurtas and traditional saris, Vidya not only made stunning style statements but also stood out in a crowd full of dresses, gowns and short skirts. Vidya Balan Has a Special Message for All the Children; Urges Them to Indulge in Physical Activities And Leave Gadgets

 Unlike her B-town counterparts, Vidya refused to follow the dominating fashion trends and instead went for a style that not only suited her petite frame but highlighted her sublime good looks.
Happy Birthday Vidya Balan (Image Credit: Stock Photos)

She is one of those who doesn’t believe in the very quintessential ‘airport looks’ and getting dressed solely for the airport. Within no time Vidya effortlessly made the Indian ensemble her quintessential style.

Vidya is known for donning different attires with confidence! (Image Credit: Stock Photos)

Today, Vidya is not only known of her stellar performances but also for her strikingly lovely sari-clad appearances. Be it silk, zardosi, Kanjeevaram, lace, georgette, designer or cotton saris, Vidya carries the six yards elegantly, accessorizing her looks with interesting pieces of statement jewellery.

Vidya Balan has excelled with her sartorial wisdom (Image Credit: Stock Photos)

In fact, she is one of those rare actresses who can look a million bucks even in a simple piece of cotton sari. The daring actress even chose to dress in the six-yard wonder at the Cannes Film Festival a couple of years ago when she was serving as the jury member at the prestigious festival and made heads turn.

In a bevvy of trend following stars, Vidya’s sense of style is refreshing and one can immediately see that Vidya dresses for herself and in the process stands out from the herd with her style and infectious effervescence.

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