Lara Dutta Bhupathi is an Indian Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe. 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
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Personal Life
| Personal Details | Personal Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lara Dutta Bhupathi |
| Nickname | Khoti |
| Alternative Names(s) (also known as) (list) | Lara Bhupathi, Miss Universe 2000 |
| Date of Birth | 16 April 1978 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 45 years |
| Religion | Hindu-Christian |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Hometown | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Current Address | Shailja Apartments in Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Education Qualification | Degree in Economics and a Minor in Communications (Distance Education) |
| Hobbies and Interests | Cooking, Writing, Doing yoga, Water rafting, Paragliding, Bungee jumping |
| Languages Known | English, Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada |
| Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) | [Facebook], [Instagram], [Twitter] |
| Wikipedia Profile link | Lara Dutta |
| IMDb Profile link | [Lara Dutta] |
| Website link | N/A |
Physical Appearance
| Physical Stats | Information |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Slim |
| Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips) | 34-28-34 inches |
| Height in feet, inches, cm | 5 feet 8 inches, 173 cm |
| Weight in kg, lbs | 65 kg, 143 lbs |
| Chest | 34 inches |
| Waist | 28 inches |
| Biceps | N/A |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Hairstyle | Medium length, wavy or straight |
| Distinctive Features | High cheekbones, dimpled smile, mole on her right cheek |
| Tattoos | N/A |
Family and Relationships
| Relationships Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse – Husband | Mahesh Bhupathi (Tennis Player) |
| Father | L.K. Dutta (Retired Army Personnel) |
| Mother | Jennifer Dutta |
| Children | Saira Bhupathi (Daughter, born in 2012) |
| Siblings | Sabrina Dutta (Elder Sister, Indian Air Force) Cheryl Dutta (Younger Sister) |
| Affairs – Boyfriend(s) | Kelly Dorjee (Actor, Model) Derek Jeter (Former professional baseball shortstop) Tiger Woods (Golfer) Dino Morea (Actor) |
| Significant Relationships | She proposed to Mahesh Bhupathi in September 2010 and got married on 16 February 2011. She had a nine-year relationship with Kelly Dorjee, but they broke up in 2008. She briefly dated Dino Morea and Derek Jeter in 2009. |
Career, Awards, and Achievements
| Career Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actress, Model, Producer, Entrepreneur |
| Debut Film | Andaaz (2003) |
| Notable Roles | Naina Singhania in Don 2 (2011) Anjali Sagar in Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) Kaavya Krishna in Chalo Dilli (2011) Indira Gandhi in Bell Bottom (2021) |
| Recent Films – New Movies | Bell Bottom (2021) Hundred (2020) Beecham House (2019) Welcome to New York (2018) |
| Upcoming Films | No Entry Mein Entry (TBA) Partner 2 (TBA) |
| Popular Television Series | Miss Diva 2013-2017 High Fever Dance Ka Naya Tevar 2018 Hundred 2020 Beecham House 2019 |
| Awards and Achievements | Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for Andaaz (2004) IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female for Andaaz (2004) Rajiv Gandhi Award for Contribution to Cinema (2008) FICCI Young Achievers Award for Contribution to Indian Cinema (2009) Miss Universe 2000 Miss Intercontinental 1997 Gladrags Megamodel India 1995 |
| Endorsements/Brand Collaborations | Pond’s Chyawanprash NDTV Greenathon LG Mobiles Colgate Palmolive Elle 18 Reliance Netconnect+ Samsonite Samsung Fanta Garnier Micromax Mobiles Westside Kellogg’s Special K GoAir Arias by Lara Dutta |
| Philanthropy/Charity Work | UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador since 2001 CRY – Child Rights and You Planet Alert Khushii – Kinship for Humanitarian Social and Holistic Intervention in India Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Devi Awards by The New Indian Express |
| Professional Associations | Bheegi Basanti Entertainment Arias by Lara Dutta |
| Training and Education | Degree in Economics and a Minor in Communications from the University of Mumbai Modelling training from Gladrags Academy Acting training from Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute |
| Production Company | Bheegi Basanti Entertainment, founded in 2011 Produced films: Chalo Dilli (2011), David (2013), Azhar (2016), No Entry Mein Entry (TBA), Partner 2 (TBA) |
| Box Office Success – Hit Movies | Andaaz (2003), Masti (2004), No Entry (2005), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Partner (2007), Housefull (2010), Don 2 (2011), Bell Bottom (2021) |
| Critical Acclaim Movies | Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003), Khakee (2004), Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007), Billu Barber (2009), Chalo Dilli (2011), David(2013), Azhar(2016), Bell Bottom(2021) |
Assets and Finances
| Financial Profile | Information |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in Rs. and Dollars | ₹53 crore or $8 million |
| Per Movie Charges in Rs. and Dollars | 2-3 crores or $270,000-$400,000 |
| Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Not available |
| Sponsorship Deals (list) | Gitanjali Gems Ltd, FirstCry |
| Business Ventures (list) | Bheegi Basanti Entertainment (production house), Arias (wellness and beauty brand) |
| Investments (list) | N/A |
| Real Estate Holdings (list) | Shailja Apartments in Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Luxury Items/Properties Owned (list) | N/A |
| Cars Collection (list) | Audi A8L, Mercedes E-Class |
Favourite Things, Likes and Dislikes
| Favorite Things | Information |
|---|---|
| Favorite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjeev Kumar, Nana Patekar |
| Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Vyjayanthimala |
| Favorite Film | Sholay, 1942: A Love Story, Gone with the Wind |
| Favorite Music Bands | N/A |
| Favorite Sport | Tennis |
| Favorite Books | N/A |
| Favorite Color | Black, Brown |
| Favorite Food | Rajma chawal, South Indian cuisine, Tiramisu |
| Things s/he like | Cooking, Writing, Doing yoga, Water rafting, Paragliding, Bungee jumping |
| Things s/he dislike | N/A |
Early Life and Upbringing
Debut Film
Rise to Stardom
Successful Film
Controversies
Interesting Facts
