- Vidya Sinha became an overnight star with Basu Chatterjee's low-budget but landmark film "Ragniganda" (1974), where her realistic acting, and simple good looks were a sharp contrast to the loud, garish-looking and violent Bollywood films of the 1970's.
- Her personal favorite films are "Choti Si Baat" (1976) and B.R. Chopra's comedy "Pati, Patni, Aur Woh" (1977), co-starring a frequent leading man Sanjeev Kumar, whom she has stated is her favorite hero.
- After starring in Basu Chatterjee's hit comedy "Choti Si Baat" (1976) alongside co-star Amol Palekar, she was approached by the legendary Raj Kapoor for "Satyam Shivam Sundaram" (1976), but she turned it down because of the body exposure involved, and the role went to Zeenat Aman, who had no problem exhibiting her scantily clad body.
- In 2004, she took part in another television serial, "Kavyanjali," and she was thrilled that her work schedule still allowed her to spend time with her teenage daughter, Jhanvi.
- Daughter of Producer Pratap A. Rana.
- Granddaughter of director Mohan Sinha.
- Was involved with director Raj Tilak.
- Starred in the shelved movie Art Films "Raja Beta(1976) Starring Vidya Sinha,Nazneen, Directed by S. Prasad.
- Starred in the shelved movie Mahendra Productions "Zorawar Rupa"(1975) Starring Kabir Bedi,Vidya Sinha, Imtiaz Khan,Reeta Badhuri, Music by Sapan Jagmohan, Produced and Directed by Amrit Mahendra.
- It was his dream to work with Rajesh Khanna. The dream came true after his debut film was a super-hit and he was offered the chance to star opposite him in Karm.
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