Normalization of progressive, non-traditional family dynamics in commercial media. Krishna Verma

Vidya Balan's talent has been recognized with numerous awards. In addition to her National Film Award, she has won , including Best Actress and Best Female Debut. In 2014, the Government of India honored her contribution to the arts with the Padma Shri , the fourth-highest civilian award in the country.

Vidya Balan (born January 1, 1979) is a leading Indian actress widely credited with pioneering a significant shift in the portrayal of women in Hindi cinema

In films like Tumhari Sulu , she portrayed everyday, middle-class women with unapologetic realism.