Vidya Malvade Biography: Age, Movies, Wiki, Parents, Nationality, Family, Children, Husband, Instagram, Net Worth

Vidya Malvade is an Indian actress and former model known for her work in Hindi cinema, television, and web series.

She gained widespread recognition for her role as a hockey player’s wife in the sports drama Chak De! India (2007), starring opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

With a career spanning over two decades, Malvade has balanced commercial films, independent projects, and digital content, earning a reputation for portraying strong, grounded women.

Vidya Malvade
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Vidya Malvade
Born:	March 2, 1973 (age 53 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian
Height:	1.65 m
Parents:	Mr and Mrs Malvade
Spouse:	Sanjay Dayma (m. 2009), Arvind Singh Bagga (m. 1997–2000)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	1
Occupation:	Actress, former model
Net Worth:	$1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Vidya Malvade was born on March 2, 1973, in Mumbai, India, to parents referred to as Mr and Mrs Malvade. Information about siblings remains unavailable.

She completed her schooling and higher education in Mumbai, though specific institutions and degrees are not publicly documented. Her ethnicity is Indian, and her religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

Vidya Malvade began her professional life as a model, appearing in numerous print and television commercials before making her acting debut in the romantic thriller Inteha (2003). Though the film did not achieve major success, it opened doors for her in the industry.

She then appeared in movies like Aan: Men at Work (2004) and Zinda (2005), gradually building her filmography. Her early career involved balancing small roles while establishing herself in Mumbai’s entertainment circuit.

The turning point came with Chak De! India (2007), where she played the character Vidya Sharma, the wife of a hockey player.

The film’s ensemble cast received critical acclaim, and Malvade became a recognisable face. She followed up with roles in Madholal Keep Walking (2009), Mumbai Cutting (2010), and Traffic (2016).

She later expanded into television with Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai (2016) and web series, including Boss: Baap of Special Services (2019) and Rudra: The Edge of Darkness (2022).

Her willingness to take on character-driven roles in both mainstream and digital platforms has kept her career relevant across changing media landscapes.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @vidyamalvade

Personal Life

Vidya Malvade, 53 years old and standing 1.65 m tall, was first married to Arvind Singh Bagga in 1997; the couple divorced around 2000. She later married Sanjay Dayma, a television producer, in 2009.

She has one daughter from her second marriage, though the child’s name has not been shared publicly. Malvade is known to be a private person who keeps her family life away from media scrutiny and is reportedly a trained pilot—a lesser-known fact about her background.

Net Worth

Vidya Malvade has an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million USD.

Her primary sources of income include acting fees from Hindi films, television serials, and web series, as well as earlier work as a model and brand endorsements.

Filmography

• · Inteha (2003)
• · Aan: Men at Work (2004)
• · Zinda (2005)
• · Chak De! India (2007)
• · Madholal Keep Walking (2009)
• · Mumbai Cutting (2010)
• · Traffic (2016)
• · Dishkiyaoon (2014)
• · Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai (TV, 2016)
• · Boss: Baap of Special Services (Web series, 2019)
• · Rudra: The Edge of Darkness (Web series, 2022)