Years active 2013-present | Name Vidya Pradeep | |
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Occupation Actor, Research Scientist | ||
Vidya Pradeep Biography,Incone,Lifestyle,Age,Boyfriend,Family
Vidya Pradeep is an Indian model and actress, who works in the South Indian film industry. Vidya is also a Research scientist pursuing her PhD in stem cell biology (Biotechnology) and continues to work in the profession, alongside her film commitments. Recently her research work was published in the "International Journal of Cell Therapy".
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- Vidya Pradeep BiographyInconeLifestyleAgeBoyfriendFamily
- Actress vidya pradeep speaks about pasanga 2 movie at audio launch
- Career
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Actress vidya pradeep speaks about pasanga 2 movie at audio launch
Career
Vidya Pradeep completed a master's degree in biotechnology and then pursued a PhD at an undisclosed eye hospital in Chennai. As a research scientist, she studied stem cell biology and continues to balance her commitments alongside work in the entertainment industry.
Vidya worked as a model and appeared in several print and television advertisements. During that period, she also performed a cameo role in the Malayalam film Kammath & Kammath and appeared in the music video for A. R. Rahman's "Aabhi Jaa" from his studio album Raunaq alongside Yami Gautam and several other models. She was spotted by director A. L. Vijay, who cast her in his successful family drama film, Saivam (2014) to portray Sara Arjun's mother. For the film, she reverted to her original name and put on weight to portray a middle aged woman. The film and the ensemble cast won positive reviews for its portrayal of a family. She then featured in the action drama, Adhibar (2015) as the lead actress opposite Jeevan, which opened to negative reviews.
Vidya then worked on Pandiraj's Pasanga 2 (2015) portraying the mother of a small child. In the film, she worked alongside actors Ramdoss, Karthik Kumar and Bindu Madhavi, while the producer Suriya also made a guest appearance. The film opened to positive reviews in December 2015, with Vidya winning critical acclaim for her performance. Critics noted that Vidya added "solidity to the film by coming up with a credible performance"and that she has done "commendably well". She has worked on the psychological thriller Onnume Puriyala, which made the headlines for becoming the first Tamil film to be remade in Hollywood.
Vidya is the first female lead to be chosen for Shivarajkumar and Sudeep starrer Kali, directed by Prem. Vidya made a positive impact with her portrayal of a speech impaired girl in the movie "Achamindri"
She recently made her debut in Kannada with Bangara s/o Bangarada Manushya opposite Shivarajkumar. The movie opened to very positive reviews. Vidya was highly appreciated by the critics for her acting skills and screen presence. The New Indian express went on to say "Vidya Pradeep doesn’t stay a glam doll instead proves her talent in acting when called for." And the Deccan Herald says that it is a fortuitous debut for Vidya Pradeep.
