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

Lara Dutta Bhupathi (née Dutta; born 16 April 1978) is an Indian actress and beauty pageant title holder who won the Miss Universe 2000 and Miss Intercontinental 1997, 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.

Early life and background

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Dutta was born 16 April 1978[4] to a Hindu Punjabi father and an Anglo-Indian mother in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.[5][6] Her father is Wing Commander L. K. Dutta (retired) and her mother is Jennifer Maureen Dutta (née Storey).[7][8] Nitin Sawhney, who is a music composer and DJ is Dutta's cousin.[9]

Dutta moved to Bangalore in 1981 where she completed high school at the St. Francis Xavier Girls' High School and Frank Anthony Public School. She graduated with a degree in economics and a minor in communications from the University of Mumbai.[10] She is fluent in English and Hindi and can also speak Punjabi and Kannada.[10]

Pageantry

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Dutta won the annual Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest in 1995,[11] thus winning the right to enter the 1997 Miss Intercontinental Pageant. She was later crowned Miss Intercontinental 1997.[12] In 2000, she entered and won the Femina Miss India contest receiving the title of Femina Miss India Universe. This allowed her to represent India at the Miss Universe 2000.[13]

Dutta won Miss Universe 2000 in Cyprus.[14] Dutta was crowned by the outgoing titleholder Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana. In the same year, Priyanka Chopra and Dia Mirza won their respective Miss World and Miss Asia Pacific titles which gave India a rare triple victory in the world of beauty pageants.[15] During her reign as Miss Universe, she visited 42 countries.[14][16][17] She is the second woman from India to be crowned Miss Universe. She received the highest score in the swimsuit competition and her finale interview score is the highest individual score in any category in the history of the Miss Universe contest.[18]

Dutta has been a United Nations Population Fund Goodwill Ambassador since 2001.[19]Dutta has stated, "Celebrities with the power to affect their impressionable minds therefore have a moral responsibility to impart positive messages. I am committed to using any influence I may have to do just that as a Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)".[20]

Acting career

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Debut and early work (2003–2004)

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Dutta made her screen debut in 2003 with Andaaz, playing Kajal opposite Akshay Kumar. In the film, Dutta's voice was dubbed by Mona Ghosh Shetty as the filmmakers wanted two distinct characters for the female leads and they needed Kajal, Dutta's character, to have a high-pitched voice.[21] According to Dutta, her role as the tomboy Kajal revealed a new and very private side of her on screen.[22] Andaaz became a major box office success and won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.[23] Derek Elley of Variety noted that Dutta wins the acting stakes and handle her character reversals with aplomb.[24] A critic of BBC opined that she "impresses" in emotional scenes.[25] Later the year, she played Kesar, a village girl opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost.[26]

Dutta started 2004 with a cameo appearance in Khakee, in the song "Aisa Jadoo", which went on to become a chartbuster upon release.[27] She then played Monica who lures three married men, in Masti which was a commercial success.[28] Priya Ganapati of Rediff.com stated that she plays her character well.[29] In Bardaasht which failed to do well at the box office, she played an advocat opposite Bobby Deol.[30] Subhash K. Jha noted, "As a lawyer Lara delivers her lines with conviction. One wishes there was more of her."[31] She then appeared in the Tamil film, Arasatchi, which was supposed to be her debut release in 2002 but due to financial problems, it was postponed.[32] In her final film of the year, Aan: Men at Work she played a police officer's lover opposite Akshay Kumar.[33] Dutta revealed in an interview that she was offered a role in The Matrix franchise but turned down the offer due to her mother's illness at the time.[34]

Breakthrough and success (2005–2010)

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The year 2005 marked a turning point in her career with six releases. Dutta first played a journalist in Insan opposite Ajay Devgn and then appeared in Elaan, both of which were box office failures.[35] Dutta then played Sanjana, who marries for money and frame her husband for her fake death in Jurm, opposite Bobby Deol.[36] Vivek Fernandes stated, "Lara has a meaty role; she sizzles in the first half, goes a bit over the top toward the end but overall turns in a commendable performance."[37] In Kaal, she played Ishika opposite Vivek Oberoi. The film was a moderate success at the box office.[38] Dutta then appeared in No Entry opposite Anil Kapoor, which went on to become the biggest success of the year.[39] She played Kajal, a suspicious wife and Taran Adarsh felt she played the character to "perfection", in one of her most uninhibited works.[40] Her final release that year, Dosti: Friends Forever saw her pair opposite Bobby Deol, playing an NRI.[41]

Dutta at an event in 2005

In 2006, Dutta first appeared in Zinda opposite John Abraham and then had a special song appearance in Alag.[42] Dutta then played Aditi / Munni, a lady with suicidal tendencies opposite Akshay Kumar in Bhagam Bhag, which was a box office success.[43] A critic of Idlebrain found her to be just "adequate".[44] She then had a cameo appearance as Zeenat in Fanaa.[45]

Dutta started 2007 with Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, playing double-role of Anaida and Laila, opposite Bobby Deol and Abhishek Bachchan, a moderate success.[46] Rajeev Masand found her to be hilarious in the post-interval portions.[47] Dutta then played Naina, a single mother and reporter opposite Salman Khan in Partner, one of the year's highest-grossing film.[48][49] Syed Firdaus Ashraf was appreciative of her chemistry with Khan.[50] She then made a special appearance in Om Shanti Om and also presented a documentary film titled Sold: An MTV EXIT Special by Charmaine Choo which followed the tragedy of trafficking in South Asia where thousand of young girls and boys are sold into modern-day slavery.[51]

In 2008, Dutta voiced Sonia, a female elephant in the animated film, Jumbo.[52] She made a special appearance in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi in the song "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte" where she paid tribute to actress Helen.[53] In 2009, Dutta first appeared opposite Irrfan Khan in Billu Barber, playing Bindiya, a poor barber's wife. The film was a moderate success at the box office[54][55] Dutta then played a supermodel opposite Govinda in Do Knot Disturb[56] and a businessman's lover in Blue opposite Sanjay Dutt, both of which were commercial failures.[57]

Dutta later played a Gujarati bartender opposite Riteish Deshmukh, in Housefull, her only release of 2010. The film emerged a major commercial success and collected ₹1.14 billion (US$14 million) at the box office.[58][59] Gaurav Malani from IndiaTimes found Dutta to be "alluring".[60] Komal Nahta stated that Dutta proves that she can be fantastic in comedies.[61]

Sporadic work and expansion (2011–2020)

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Dutta promoting Chalo Dilli in 2011

Dutta's first film of 2011 was Chalo Dilli, her first film as a producer. She played Mihika, an investment banker alongside Vinay Pathak.[62] The film was a moderate success, as it was made on a modest budget of ₹50 million (US$600,000).[63] Taran Adarsh found her performance to be "convincing" despite some rough edges.[64] She next appeared alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Don 2, playing one of his companion. She also sang "Zara Dil Ko Thaam Lo" for the film.[65][66] It emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the year.[67]

Following her post-pregnancy break from acting, Dutta appeared in the 2013 Hindi film David, playing a mother, Neelam, this film was partially reshot in Tamil in the same title where Dutta's character name was Gayathri.[68][69] In 2015, she played Emily, a translator alongside Akshay Kumar in Singh Is Bliing, which emerged a financial success, grossing over ₹ 1.16 billion worldwide.[70][71] Tushar Joshi from Daily News and Analysis was appreciative of her comic timing.[72]

Dutta played Leena, in her first film of 2016, Fitoor. Rachit Gupta of Filmfare praised her supporting part.[73][74] She then played an advocate in Azhar.[75] Mehul S Thakkar of Deccan Chronicle found her performance to be "controlled yet aggressive".[76] Both of her releases were commercial failures.[77] Post this, Dutta played Sophie in the 2018 film Welcome to New York, a box office failure.[78]

Dutta ventured into television series with the 2019 ITV English series, Beecham House. where she played Begum Samru.[79][80] She expanded to web shows in 2020, with Hundred, playing a police inspector Soumya.[81] Divyanshi Sharma of India Today stated, "Lara Dutta makes an impressive web-series debut with the show. The actress lets her eyes do the talking in various scenes and delivers every dialogue with finesse."[82]

Streaming projects (2021–present)

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Dutta started 2021 with her portrayal of former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi in the spy film Bell Bottom alongside Akshay Kumar.[83][84] The film became a commercial failure,[85] but Monika Rawal Kukreja was appreciative of her performance and termed her "terrific".[86][87] She then played Vasudha, a divorcee and single mother on a fun ride, in the series Hiccups and Hookups.[88][89] The following year, Dutta played Devyani, princess of a dyfunctional royal family in the series Kaun Banegi Shikharwati opposite Cyrus Sahukar.[90] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in opined that she was fine as a comedienne and "ably aided" the cast.[91]

In 2023, Dutta first appeared in the anthology film Ishq-e-Nadaan, playing an industrious Ramona. The film received mixed reviews and was released on JioCinema.[92][93] She then played a semi-classical vocalist Wilayat, in the series Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley.[94] Pratikshya Mishra of The Quint stated that despite limited screen time, Dutta maintains her character's mystery.[95]

In her first release of 2024, Dutta played Manisha, National Security Bureau head in the series, Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond.[96] Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost noted, "The actress brims with a certain sense of vibrancy, especially in her scene with Shergill."[97]

Off-screen work

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Dutta has hosted the International Indian Film Academy Awards five times. She first hosted the 3rd IIFA Awards in 2002 and subsequently the 7th IIFA Awards with Fardeen Khan in 2006, 8th IIFA Awards with Boman Irani in 2007 and the 10th IIFA Awards and 11th IIFA Awards in 2009 and 2010, respectively. The last two times she co-hosted with both Boman Irani and Riteish Deshmukh.

She was a talent judge on the reality show High Fever.[98] Dutta was also appointed as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador in 2001.[99]

Dutta in 2012

Dutta is active in pre-natal yoga on YouTube[100] During her pregnancy in 2012, she launched a DVD consisting of pre-natal routines and meditation techniques.[101][102]

In 2017 Dutta began mentoring contestants at the Miss Diva contest. She stated "It's exciting to be a part of this journey in finding the perfect representative who is the Indian face of beauty, who possesses elegance, confidence, poise and intelligence. This journey has always been close to my heart and I hope this season is the one that brings us that exceptional girl who will bring the Miss Universe crown back to India".[103]

In 2019, Dutta launched her own vegetarian beauty care product brand called Arias.[104][105]

Public image

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Dutta in 2018

Commenting on Dutta's career and her roles, Subhash K. Jha noted, "Lara is subtle yet upfront, strong but fragile, she encompasses the best of both worlds - feminine and aggressive, within her personality."[106] Sweta Kaushal of Forbes India stated, "Dutta has always been very clear about her choices. She always knew what were her priorities."[107] Rajiv Vijayakar of Bollywood Hungama finds her to be "versatile".[108][109] In the Times Most Desirable Women list, Dutta was placed 6th in 2009 and 28th in 2011.[110][111]

Dutta is known for her eloquent speaking skills.[112] She has been a vocal supporter of the Me Too movement in India. Dutta stated that "I think it is about time. It is fantastic as I feel the difference today is that women are standing up for women. I think that comes from a generation shift. The older generation was largely taught that women should be quiet and don't speak up; that they don't come to the forefront because they should be homemakers. Women today still do all of that. We always manage the home, take care of family, we are still the troubleshooters, we wear multiple hats in a day, we juggle a million works, and we don't let any of them drop. But now this generation of women have become more vocal, and they are empowering each other, which is a much better situation. I cannot stress enough about how essential it is to have a sisterhood, to support other women that are speaking up. Be unafraid and be unapologetic about the stand that you take, especially against male entitlement."[113]

Personal life

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Dutta briefly dated American professional baseball player Derek Jeter.[114][115] She had a nine-year relationship with actor and model Kelly Dorji.[116] In 2008, she briefly dated Dino Morea, but they broke up in 2009.[117]

In September 2010, became engaged to Indian tennis player, Mahesh Bhupathi.[118][119] They married on 16 February 2011 in a civil ceremony in Mumbai [120] and followed it with a Christian ceremony on 20 February 2011 at Sunset Point in Goa.[121] On 1 August 2011, Dutta confirmed that she was pregnant with their first child.[122][123]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.

Films

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Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2003 Andaaz Kajal [124]
Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost Kesar
2004 Khakee Herself Special appearance in the song "Aisa Jado"
Masti Monica Singh
Bardaasht Advocate Payal
Arasatchi Lara Tamil film [125]
Aan: Men at Work Kiran Kumar
2005 Insan Meghna Malhotra [126]
Elaan Sonia Singh
Jurm Sanjana Malhotra
Kaal Ishika Malhotra
No Entry Kaajal Singhania [127]
Dosti: Friends Forever Kajal Sharma [128]
2006 Zinda Jenny Singh
Alag Herself Cameo appearance in the song "Sabse Alag"
Bhagam Bhag Aditi Desai / Nisha Chauhan / Munni / Sheetal[a] [129]
Fanaa Zeenat Special appearance
2007 Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Anaida Raza / Laila[a]
Partner Naina Sahani
Om Shanti Om Herself Special appearance in song "Deewangi Deewangi" [130]
2008 Jumbo Sonia Voice only [131]
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Herself Special appearance in song "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte"
2009 Billu Barber Bindiya Rao Pardesi
Do Knot Disturb Dolly
Blue Mona [132]
Satyameva Jayate Herself Telugu film; special appearance in the song "Aisa Jadoo" [citation needed]
2010 Housefull Hetal Patel [133]
2011 Chalo Dilli Mihika Banerjee Also producer
Don 2 Ayesha
2013 David Neelam [134]
David Gayathri Tamil film
2015 Singh Is Bliing Emily
2016 Fitoor Leena Becker Special appearance
Azhar Advocate Meera Verma
2018 Welcome To New York Sophia
2021 Bell Bottom Indira Gandhi
2023 Ishq-e-Nadaan Ramona Singh [135]
Welcome To The Jungle † TBA Filming [136][137]
TBA Suryast † Avantika Completed [138]
TBA Ramayana † Kaikeyi Filming [139]

Television

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Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2019 Beecham House Begum Samru English series
2020 Hundred ACP Saumya Shukla
2021 Hiccups and Hookups Vasudha
2022 Kaun Banegi Shikharwati Devyani Shikharwat Goel [140]
2023 Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley Wilayat Hussain [141]
2024 Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond Manisha Bharadwaj [142]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2004 Filmfare Awards Best Female Debut Andaaz Won[b] [143]
International Indian Film Academy Awards Star Debut of the Year – Female Nominated [144]
Sansui Viewers' Choice Movie Awards Most Promising Debut Actress Won [145]
Screen Awards Most Promising Newcomer - Female Won [146]
Zee Cine Awards Best Female Debut Andaaz & Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost Nominated [147]
2005 Stardust Awards Exciting New Face Khakee Won [148]
2006 International Indian Film Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress No Entry Nominated [149]
2008 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Nominated [150]
Stardust Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [151]
2009 Stardust Awards Best Actress Billu Nominated [152]
2011 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female Housefull Nominated [153]
Stardust Awards Best Actress in an Ensemble Cast Nominated [154]
2012 Best Actress Chalo Dilli Nominated [155]
2015 BIG Star Entertainment Awards Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Role – Female Singh Is Bliing Nominated [156]
2022 International Indian Film Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress Bell Bottom Nominated [157]
22nd Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actress (Comedy) - OTT Kaun Banegi Shikharwati Nominated [158]

Other recognition

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b Dutta portrayed a single character with two or more names.
  2. ^ Shared with Priyanka Chopra.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Miss Universe
2000 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Femina Miss India
2000 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
French Polynesia Timeri Baudry
 Miss Intercontinental
1997 		Succeeded by
Brazil Janaína Berenhauser
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