Hong Kong, April 18 -- Known for steering a wave of transformation, Vidya Balan is popular for her many roles in women-oriented films. She got her first acting role in 1995 in the famous sitcom

However, it was after several failed attempts that she landed her first Hindi film, the drama

in 2005.

(2006),

(2007),

(2009),

(2010),

(2011),

(2011) and

(2012) are some of the films that gave the actress much fame. The success of these films helped Vidya Balan build an impressive net worth, a reflection of which can be seen in her luxurious lifestyle, house and car collection.

The actress is known to break several stereotypes and mould a path for actresses in Hindi cinema. Her films like

(2007),

(2008),

(2017),

(2020) and

(2021) are...