About
Lara Dutta Bhupathi (born April 16, 1978) is an Indian actress, model and beauty queen who achieved global recognition after winning the Miss Universe 2000 title. Born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, she grew up in Bengaluru and completed her education with a degree in economics and a minor in communications from the University of Mumbai.
Dutta made her acting debut in Bollywood in 2003 with the film “Andaaz,” for which she won the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. Over the years, she starred in several successful films including “Masti,” “No Entry,” “Bhagam Bhag,” and “Partner.” Her role in the 2011 film “Chalo Dilli” was critically acclaimed and she continued to carve a niche for herself in the industry.
Beyond her acting career, Dutta has been known for her humanitarian work, particularly her commitment towards animal rights and welfare. In addition, she launched her own skincare brand, “Arias,” in 2019.
Lara Dutta married professional tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi in 2011 and they have a daughter, Saira. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Lara Dutta has remained an active and influential figure in the Indian entertainment industry, diversifying her career into various aspects of the media and entrepreneurship. She continues to act in films, often in pivotal roles, and contributes significantly to various philanthropic endeavors.
Path to fame
Began her career as a model, won Miss Universe 2000, and then transitioned to a successful Bollywood career.
Nicknames
Unknown
BIRTHDAY
April 16, 1978 (age 46)
BORN
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India (Map)
ZODIAC SIGN
Aries
EDUCATION
Degree in economics and a minor in communications from the University of Mumbai.
POLITICAL VIEWS
Unknown
Nationality
Indian
Ethnicity
Indian
EYE COLOR
Brown
HAIR COLOR
Black
HEIGHT
5ft 8 (173 cm)
WEIGHT
60 kg (132 lb)
DIET
Unknown
Breasts-Waist-Hips
34-24-36 inches (86-61-91 cm)
BRA SIZE
34B
HANDEDNESS
Right-handed
TATTOOS
Unknown
SMOKE
Unknown
NET WORTH
$8 Million (2023)
Faith
Hinduism
languages spoken
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada
IQ
Unknown
House
Unknown
Daily routine
Unknown
Sexual Orientation
Heterosexual
Dating history
Dated Kelly Dorji and was later married to Mahesh Bhupathi in 2011.
Personal Quotes
“I am more spiritual than religious; besides, religion is more about the rituals, while spirituality helps in the journey towards God.”
“Life is full of contradictions. We all learn to adjust and make our way through it.”
“I think the success of any film depends on the people associated with its making.”
“For me, a woman who is comfortable in her skin, is beautiful. She could be size 2 or 22, it doesn’t matter.”
“It’s never been about making a fashion statement, it’s about being comfortable in what I wear.”
“It’s not about physical appearance, it’s about the energy that you exude from within.”
“I don’t believe in overnight stardom.”
“A sense of humor is a great quality to have.”
“I don’t understand numbers. In school, maths was the one subject that could decide whether I would get an A grade or a C.”
“The most precious possession that ever comes to a man in this world is a woman’s heart.”
Favorite Things
hobbies
Lara Dutta is a certified yoga instructor and has released a yoga DVD, suggesting she has a keen interest in fitness and wellness. She is also known to enjoy traveling.
pet
Lara Dutta is a known animal lover, but there’s no specific information available about her owning pets.
place to visit
Dutta enjoys traveling, but a specific favorite place isn’t listed in the public domain.
food
While the specifics of her favorite food are not publicly documented, she is known to follow a healthy diet. In interviews, she has mentioned enjoying Indian and Italian cuisines.
actor
Unknown
book
Unknown
movie
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On the Web
Official Website
N/A
Reddit.com
Discussion
Wikipedia.com
Biography
IMDB.com
Filmography
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Wallpapers
giphy.com
Gifs
Videos
Fun Facts
Lara Dutta won the annual Gladrags Megamodel competition in her native India, thus winning the right to enter the 2000 Miss Universe competition.
She is the second woman from India to be crowned Miss Universe.
Lara Dutta is a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and actively involved in the issue of women’s rights and reproductive health.
She can speak English, Hindi, Punjabi and Kannada.
She launched her skincare line, “Arias”, in 2019.
In the Miss Universe competition, she had the highest interview score in the swimsuit competition and her final interview score was the highest in any category in the history of the Miss Universe competition.
She is a certified yoga instructor and released her own yoga DVD in 2012.
She is a mother to a daughter named Saira, born in 2012.
Her father, L.K. Dutta, was a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force, and her mother is Jennifer Dutta.
Lara Dutta had a Barbie doll modeled after her in 2010, during the 50th anniversary of Barbie.
Career Highlight
- 2000: Won the Miss Universe pageant.
- 2003: Made her Bollywood debut in the movie ‘Andaaz’, for which she won the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.
- 2004: Starred in ‘Masti’, a commercial hit.
- 2005: Acted in ‘No Entry’, one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
- 2007: Played key roles in successful movies like ‘Bhagam Bhag’ and ‘Partner’.
- 2011: Received critical acclaim for her performance in ‘Chalo Dilli’.
- 2012: Released her yoga DVD, becoming a certified yoga instructor.
- 2019: Launched her skincare line, ‘Arias’.
