5 Vidya Balan films to watch if you loved her in Jalsa

From biopics to real-life stories, Vidya’s been a part of quite a few cinematic gems.

Playing the righteous Maya Menon is Vidya Balan in the latest gut-wrenching thriller Jalsa. Once again, Vidya proves why she is one of the best actresses of our time. With a star cast like Shefali Shah, Manav Kaul, Rohini Hattangadi and Iqbal Khan in supporting roles, Jalsa will have you on the edge of your seat. Here are Vidya’s other works that you should check out if you loved her in Jalsa.

No One Killed Jessica

No One Killed Jessica is based on the real-life murder of Jessica Lal in 1999, which led to a massive uproar in the country. In the movie, Vidya plays Jessica’s sister, Sabrina Lal, who fights to get justice for her murdered sister. In his movie review article, film critic Mayank Shekhar of the Hindustan Times praised Vidya’s natural performance. The film, along with Vidya, won and was nominated for several accolades. Watch No One Killed Jessica on Netflix and Google Play Movies.

Tumhari Sulu

Vidya plays the role of Sulochana, a.k.a Sulu, a happy-go-lucky housewife who unexpectedly lands a job as a night radio jockey. Faced by criticism from society, she is now in a dilemma to choose between her newfound passion and her family. You can watch Tumhari Sulu on Amazon Prime Video.

Shakuntala Devi

Shakuntala Devi is the biopic of the Indian writer of the same name also, popularly known as the human calculator for her lightning-fast arithmetic calculations. The film depicts the life of Shakuntala Devi’s childhood, and how she became the personality, we know today. The film is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Sherni

Sherni is a thriller film starring Vidya Balan, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer who must capture a man-eating tigress in a remote village. It deals with the ongoing crisis of humans taking over the wildlife in the nation. Vidya’s performance received the Best Actress award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Catch Vidya’s acclaimed performance in Sherni on Amazon Prime Video.

The Dirty Picture

Vidya Balan set the screen on fire with her depiction of Reshma, a small-town girl who wants to be an actress. The Dirty Picture was based on the life of South Indian film actress Silk Smitha. With a supporting cast that includes Naseeruddin Shah, Tushar Kapoor, and Emraan Hashmi, this gritty film is simply unmissable. You can stream The Dirty Picture on Netflix and Disney+ Hotstar.

Catch Vidya’s new movie Jalsa on Amazon Prime Video!

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