Meet actress, who got married in 1997, husband died in plane crash in 2000, worked with Shah Rukh Khan in…, her name is…
In Film industry, there have been actors and actresses who have reached an enormous height of success, but due to tragedy or some unwanted circumstances, they were not able to revive themselves. But there was this one actress who demonstrated remarkable resilience, choosing to reinvent herself after a personal setback. Her journey serves as a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to start anew.
The Vidya Sharma Of Bollywood
Some of you might have guessed the name of this actor, while some of you may still be scratching your heads. Let us give you a slight hint, this actress was the niece of prominent Bollywood star Smita Patil who featured with many stalwarts of Indian cinema. Now, if you haven’t guessed it yet, let us raise curtains for you.
Here we are talking about Vidya Malvade, who began her professional life as an air hostess after studying law. In 1997, she tied the knot with Captain Arvind Singh Bagga, who was a pilot with Alliance Air Company. Tragically, in 2000, Arvind lost his life in a plane crash in Patna. The sudden loss plunged her into a deep state of shock, and she even made a suicide attempt to end her life. However, with the support of her family and inner strength, she chose to stay and give herself a second chance.
Vidya And Her Second Innings
Turning towards yoga and meditation for healing, Vidya started her second innings in modeling and then acting. Her debut came with Vikram Bhatt’s action-thriller Inteha in 2003, but it was her role as Vidya Sharma, the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, in Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De! India, which brought her enormous success. Despite the film’s success, Vidya faced challenges in her career, with several projects being stalled or not performing well at the box office. However, she continued her journey while exploring opportunities in web series and television.
Vidya’s Life Blossomed Again With Love
In 2009, Vidya found love again and married Sanjay Dayma, who was a screenplay writer from Bollywood and best known for his work in Aamir Khan’s Lagaan. Beyond acting, Vidya is also a certified yoga instructor and a motivational speaker, promoting physical and mental well-being. The actress made her last appearance on Netflix’ romantic drama web-series ‘Mismatched’ opposite actor Ranvijay Singh Singha.
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