Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta Bhupathi
Dutta in 2020
Born (1978-04-16) 16 April 1978 (age 46)
EducationUniversity of Mumbai
OccupationActress
Years active1995–present
TitleMiss Universe 2000
Spouse
(m. 2011)
Children1

Lara Dutta Bhupathi (née Dutta; born 16 April 1978) is an Indian actress. She won the Miss Universe 2000, and has since predominantly worked in Hindi films and series. Dutta is a recipient of a Filmfare Award and established herself as a prominent leading actress in the 2000s.

Dutta made her acting debut with Andaaz (2003), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.[1] She went on to star in several commercially successful films, including the comedies Masti (2004), No Entry (2005), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Partner (2007), Housefull (2010), and Chalo Dilli (2011), and the action film Don 2 (2011).[2][3] Following a hiatus, Dutta appeared in the British drama miniseries Beecham House in 2019 and portrayed Indira Gandhi in the film Bell Bottom (2021). She has since taken on roles in streaming series such as Hundred (2020), Kaun Banegi Shikharwati (2022) and Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond (2024).

In addition to her acting career, Dutta has hosted several award shows and has her own line of beauty care products. She is married to tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, with whom she has a daughter.

  1. ^ "CROWN AND BEYOND: A peek at Lara Dutta's spectacular journey! - Beauty Pageants". Beauty Pageants. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  2. ^ "7 best Lara Dutta movies showcasing her remarkable talent". Pinkvilla. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Lara Dutta on being her busiest at 40: 'It's the best time as I'm getting to play more versatile and layered characters'". Firstpost. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2023.