| Vidya Rao | |
|---|---|
.png) Vidya Rao in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Hyderabad, India |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Website | www.vidyaraosinger.com |
Vidya Rao is an Indian Hindustani classical singer and writer. She is popular for her Thumri and Dadra.[1] She wrote a book on the late Naina Devi, Heart to Heart: Remembering Nainaji. Her daughter Aditi Rao Hydari is an actress.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Vidya Rao was born in Wanaparthy and grew up in Hyderabad. She did her graduation from Madras and later joined the Delhi School of Economics to do M.A. in Sociology.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
She worked with Centre for Women's Development Studies as a researcher for five years before quitting to concentrate on music.[2]
She renders poetry of mystics like, Amir Khusro, Kabir etc.[3]
She was set to make her acting debut through Mani Ratnam's Raavanan (2010) as the mother of Aishwarya Rai's character. However, her scenes were cut from the film's final version.[4]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
She was married to Ehsaan Hydari.[citation needed] They have a daughter, Bollywood actress, Aditi Rao Hydari.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Kuldeep Kumar. "On a delicate note". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kumar, Kuldeep (8 December 2011). "Glimpses of Naina". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
- ↑ Jyoti Nair Belliappa. "Cascade of thumris". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Aditi Rao shines as Delhi 6 sinks - Bollywood Movies - Zimbio". 4 November 2009. Archived from the original on 4 November 2009.