Lara Dutta is an Indian actress, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Intercontinental 1997 and Miss Universe 2000. Dutta was born to a Punjabi father and an Anglo-Indian mother in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Lara Dutta won the annual Gladrags Megamodel India competition in her native India in 1995,thus winning the right to enter the 1997 Miss Intercontinental Pageant, in which she took first place. Later, she was crowned Femina Miss India Universe in 2000. She made her Hindi debut in 2003 with the film Andaaz which was a box office success and won her a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. Dutta subsequently appeared in several top grossing productions,including Masti (2004), Kaal (2005), No Entry(2005), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Partner (2007), Housefull (2010), Don 2 (2011) and Singh Is Bliing (2015). Apart from commercial success, Dutta has received critical appreciation for her performances in the films Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007), Billu (2009), Chalo Dilli (2011) and David (2013).
Lara Dutta was not seen on silver screen for several years, After that she did side role in Singh Is Bling with Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson in 2015, then in Fitoor featuring Katrina Kaif and Aditya Roy Kapoor in 2016, Azhar in 2016, Welcome to New York in 2018, Daas Dev in 2018.
Lara Dutta’s Basic Personal Info
| Name | Lara Dutta Bhupathi |
| Born | 16th April 1978 |
| Gender | Female |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Country | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Ethnicity | Indian |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Weight | 65kg |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Father | L.K Dutta |
| Mother | Jennifer Dutta |
| Spouse | Mahesh Bhupati |
| Children | 1 |
| Net Worth | 8 million USD |
Career Highlights
| Debut Movie | Hindi- Andaaz (2003) Tamil- Arasatchi (2004) |
| Debut TV | – |
| Net Worth | $8 millions |
| Salary | 2-3 crores/per film (INR) |
Education
| School | St. Francis Xavier Girls’ High School, Bengaluru Frank Anthony Public School, Bengaluru |
| College | University of Mumbai, Mumbai |
Family Members
| Mother | Jennifer Dutta |
| Father | L.K Dutta (Retired Wing Commander) |
| Sibling | Sister- Sabrina (Elder, Indian Air Force), Cheryl (Younger) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse Name | Mahesh Bhpathi (Tennis Player) |
| Married Year | 16 February 2011 |
| Children | Daughter- Saira (Born on January 2012) |
| Boyfriend Dated | Kelly Dorji, Dino Mora, Derek Jeter, Mahesh Bhupati |
Physical Stats
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Build | – |
| Height | |
| – in cms | 173 cm |
| -in meters | 1.73 m |
| -in feet inches | 5’8” |
| Weight | |
| -in KG | 60 kg |
| -in Pounds | 132 lbs |
| Body Measurements | |
| – Chest/Bra | 34B |
| – Waist | 24 inches |
| – Biceps/Hips | 36 inches |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Hair Type | – |
| Shoe Size | 9 US |
Favorite Things
| Favorite Food | Punjabi, Chinese Cuisines, Thai, Rajma Chawal |
| Favorite Sport | – |
| Favorite Film | Sholey, 1942- A Love Story, Gone with the Wind |
| Favorite Destination | Goa |
| Favorite Color | – |
| Favorite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjeev Kumar and Nana Patekar |
| Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Vj |
| Favorite Fashion | – |
Hobbies, Likes & Dislikes
| Hobbies | Para Gliding, Bungee Jumping, Cooking, Water Rafting |
| Likes | – |
| Dislikes | – |
Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | n/a |
| Bike Collection | – |
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Brand Endorsements
Colgate active salt, Kelloggs Special K, Siyaram`s, Pizza Hut’s
Controversies & Interesting Facts
- She went to High Court when a magazine Gladrags used her photo without her permission.
- Lara Dutta had a nine-year relationship with Kelly Dorji before she broke-up.
- Dino Morea was reason for behind her break-up with the longtime boyfriend Kelly Dorjee.
- She was victim of wardrobe malfunction at the IIFA awards in Colombo.
- She was dropped from a B grade film in 2000, as the director thought she was a bad actress.
- She refused two Hollywood big projects; The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003) as she wasn’t convinced by the script.
- Lara Dutta is active in yoga, and offers a number of videos on YouTube.
- In 2011, her first movie as a producer, Chalo Dilli was released.
- In 2005, Sania Mirza and Dutta both participated in Kaun Banega Crorepati (season 2) on 13 November 2005.
- Akshay Kumar saved her life from getting drowned during the filming of the movie Andaaz,
- Lara has been sharing cute pictures with her hubby and her beautiful daughter nad the net can’t get over it.
- Lara has been trolled for her past relationships.
Awards:
- 1951: Gladrags Megamodel India
- 1997: Miss Intercontinental 1997
- 2000: Femina Miss India 2000
- 2000: Miss Universe 2000
- 2004: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award – Andaaz
- 2004: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer – Female – Andaaz
- 2008: Rajiv Gandhi Awards for Contribution to Film Cinema
- 2012: FICCI Young Achievers Award
- 2012: L’Oreal Femina Women Award: Face Of A Cause
- 2016: Lux Golden Rose Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role- Azhar
Contact Address
| Address | Bandra, Mumbai |
| Phone Number | Not Share Publicly |
| Mobile Number | Not Share Publicly |
| Not Available | |
| Website | Update soon |
Social Media Profile
| n/a | |
| twitter.com/LaraDutta | |
| instagram.com/larabhupathi | |
| Google+ | n/a |
