Vidya Rao is an Indian Hindustani classical singer and writer.

Vidya Rao was born in Wanaparthy and grew up in Hyderabad.

[2] She worked with Centre for Women's Development Studies as a researcher for five years before quitting to concentrate on music.

[3] She was set to make her acting debut through Mani Ratnam's Raavanan (2010) as the mother of Aishwarya Rai's character.

[5] They have a daughter, Tollywood and Bollywood actress, Aditi Rao Hydari.