Vidya Sinha TV Schedule

Was the only daughter of her parents and was taken care of by her maternal grandparents following her mother's death on the day of her birth. Was the daughter of Rana Pratap Singh who produced two films – Vidya and Jeet, both starring Dev Anand and Suraiya, in 1948. Was the granddaughter of Mohan Sinha – a producer and director – who directed about 32 films.

Won the title Miss Bombay in 1968 and modelled for several top brands. Signed her first film Raja Kaka (1974) although it was released after Rajnigandha (1974). Made her debut in the role of a young woman torn between two loves in Basu Chatterjee's film Rajnigandha (1974).

Was paid 10,000 Indian Rupees for her first film Rajnigandha, whose budget was about Rs. 200,000. Fell in love and married her Tamilian Brahmin neighbour Venkateshwar Iyer in 1976 when she had barely acted in a couple of films.

Had rejected an offer to act in the film Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978) for being uncomfortable with the costumes. Having acted in 30 films, she quit acting indefinitely in 1982 to take care of her adopted daughter Jhanvi. Produced television serials for Doordarshan, Singhasan Battisi and Darrar.

Produced two films, one in Marathi called Bijli (1986) and the other in Gujarati, Jeevi Rabaran. Made her acting debut in television for the serial Tamanaa, directed by Ravi Rai. Is a Guest Faculty at the Indian Academy of Dramatic Arts (IADA) Acting School, New Delhi, India.

Married Netaji Bhimrao Salunkhe after befriending him over the internet in 2001. Divorced her second husband Netaji Bhimrao Salunkhe during 2011.