Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Model, Former Beauty Queen |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/04/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Lara Dutta
Lara Dutta publicly defended Sai Pallavi's warrior portrayal of Sita in Ramayana after criticism intensified following the film's release. She urged audiences to be more open-minded about the creative interpretation of the epic.
Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was released worldwide with Lara Dutta playing Kaikeyi. She described the role as an extraordinary privilege, calling Kaikeyi a mother who has been one of the most misunderstood women in history.
Makers of the mythological drama Ramayana unveiled first-look posters of Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi, alongside Sheeba Chadha as Manthara. The character design drew wide online discussion after the trailer launch. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Lara Dutta Bhupathi |
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| Summary | Lara Dutta is an Indian actress, model and former beauty queen who won Miss Intercontinental 1997 and Miss Universe 2000, becoming the second Indian woman to win the Miss Universe title. She later built a career in Hindi cinema, beginning with Andaaz (2003), for which she received a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She is currently known for playing Queen Kaikeyi in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1, released in November 2026. |
| Also Known As | Lara Dutta Bhupathi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | St. Francis Xavier Girls High School, Bangalore |
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| Undergraduate | University of Mumbai (Economics, with a minor in Communications) |
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Personal Life
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| Residence Background | Family relocated to Bangalore in 1981 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Mahesh Bhupathi (Indian tennis player) |
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| Children | One daughter, Saira Bhupathi |
Family
| Father | L. K. Dutta (Air Force officer) |
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| Mother | Jennifer Maureen Dutta |
| Siblings | Two older sisters |
| Cousin | Nitin Sawhney (composer and DJ) |
Career
| Modelling | Won the Gladrags Megamodel India competition in 1995 |
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| Film Debut | Andaaz (2003), which earned a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut |
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| Television | Appeared in the British miniseries Beecham House (2019) |
| Other Work | Hosts award shows and has her own line of beauty care products |
| Mentorship | Has served as a mentor for Miss Diva contestants since 2017 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her Tamil film Arasatchi was signed in 2002 but was released only in 2004 due to financial problems. | |
| 2. Her mother is reported to be of Anglo-Indian background and her father is reported to be of Punjabi descent. | |
| 3. She was crowned Miss Universe 2000 by outgoing titleholder Mpule Kwelagobe of Botswana. | |
| 4. Her voice was dubbed by Mona Ghosh Shetty in one of her early films because of the character's high-pitched voice requirement. |
