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Lara Dutta won the annual Gladrags modeling competition in her native India, thus winning the right to be the first Indian representative at the 1997 Miss Intercontinental, in which she took first place. Later, she was crowned [[Miss India|Femina Miss India Universe]] and [[Miss Universe 2000|Miss Universe in 2000]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist-biography/1256/2/lara-dutta.html|title=Lara Dutta Biography|work=Oneindia|accessdate=2011-02-26}}</ref> |
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At Miss Universe 2000 in [[Cyprus]], Lara was the clear |
At Miss Universe 2000 in [[Cyprus]], Lara was the clear favorite ahead of fierce competition from Venezuela, Spain, USA and Canada. She achieved the highest score in the swimsuit competition and her finalist interview score was the highest individual score in any category in the history of the Miss Universe contest, as her perfect interview saw a majority of the judges giving her the maximum 9.99 mark. After her final question, in which she delivered a passionate defense of the Miss Universe contest (and other beauty pageants), she became the second Indian Miss Universe. |
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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. |
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. |
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Lara Dutta | |
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 Lara Dutta Bhupathi in 2009 | |
| Born | Lara Dutta 16 April 1978 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Mahesh Bhupathi (2011–present) |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] |
Lara Dutta Bhupathi (Template:Lang-hi; born 16 April 1978) is an Indian actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and former Miss Universe.[2]
Biography
Early life
Lara was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to a Punjabi father and an Anglo-Indian mother.[2] Her father is Wing Commander L.K. Dutta (retired) and her mother is Jennifer Dutta. She also has two older sisters, one of whom serves in the Indian Air Force and a well known younger sister. Famed composer and DJ Nitin Sawhney is Lara's cousin.[3] The Dutta family moved to Bangalore in 1981 where she completed high school from St.Francis Xavier Girls' High School and the Frank Anthony Public School. Lara graduated in economics with a minor in communications from the University of Mumbai. She was crowned Miss Universe in 2000 which led to her appointment as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador in 2001.[4]
Modeling career
Lara Dutta won the annual Gladrags modeling competition in her native India, thus winning the right to be the first Indian representative at the 1997 Miss Intercontinental, in which she took first place. Later, she was crowned Femina Miss India Universe and Miss Universe in 2000.[5]
At Miss Universe 2000 in Cyprus, Lara was the clear favorite ahead of fierce competition from Venezuela, Spain, USA and Canada. She achieved the highest score in the swimsuit competition and her finalist interview score was the highest individual score in any category in the history of the Miss Universe contest, as her perfect interview saw a majority of the judges giving her the maximum 9.99 mark. After her final question, in which she delivered a passionate defense of the Miss Universe contest (and other beauty pageants), she became the second Indian Miss Universe.
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.
Acting career
Lara primarily signed up to do the Tamil film, Arasatchi in 2002, but due to financial problems, it only released in mid-2004. 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. She then appeared in a number of films, some of which failed at the box office and some of which were mildly successful. Her box office "hits" include Masti (2004), No Entry (2005), Partner (2007) and Housefull (2010).
In 2006, she starred in the comedy, Bhagam Bhag which did well at the box office.[6]
In 2005, Sania Mirza and Lara Dutta Bhupathi both participated in Kaun Banega Crorepati (season 2) on 13 November 2005.[7] Dutta's first release of 2007 was Shaad Ali's Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. The film was a box office failure in India but did better overseas, especially in the U.K.[8] She received mixed reviews for her performance in the film. Her later release, Partner opened to a good response and became a hit.[9]
Her 2009 release, Blue was one of the most expensive movies of Indian cinema. Lara had initially walked out of the project because the movie was entirely shot in the ocean and she did not know how to swim. However the male protagonist Akshay Kumar encouraged her in learning how to swim and she immediately started training with a special coach. Blue was released on 16 October 2009.[10] She stated that "The moment I got to know of it, I called Akshay and told him that I wouldn't be able to accept the assignment. He knew the reason behind my decision. Not many people are aware that I had almost drowned while shooting for Andaaz, Akshay had rescued me. When I reminded him I couldn't swim, he told me to forget my phobia and learn swimming pronto," said Dutta. "Today, I feel Blue has not merely made me overcome my phobias, but has also taught me something that will stay with me for the rest of my life".[10]
Her 2010 release Housefull was a hit across India. The movie starred Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone and Riteish Deshmukh. It was the 4th biggest hit in the country with Rs 955 Millions of gross revenue .[11] She played the role of Hetal Petal , one of the main character in the movie .
In 2011 ,her first movie as a producer Chalo Dilli released.
Personal life
Lara dated New York Yankees star Derek Jeter when she lived in New York City. There she was spotted at a baseball game in Yankees Stadium and a news items was carried on ESPN.[12]
In September 2010, she got engaged to Indian tennis player, Mahesh Bhupathi.[13][14] They got married on February 16, 2011 in a civil ceremony in Bandra,[15] and later followed it by a Christian ceremony on 20 February 2011 at Sunset Point in Goa.[16]
On 1 August 2011, Lara confirmed that she is pregnant with their first child.[17]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Andaaz | Kajal |
Winner, Filmfare Best Female Debut Award |
| 2003 | Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost | Kesar | |
| 2004 | Khakee | Special appearance in song "Aisa Jadoo" | |
| 2004 | Masti | Monica | |
| 2004 | Bardaasht | Advocate Payal | |
| 2004 | Arasatchi | Lara | Tamil film |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work | Kiran | |
| 2005 | Insan | Meghna | |
| 2005 | Elaan | Sonia | |
| 2005 | Jurm | Sanjana Malhotra | |
| 2005 | Kaal | Ishika | |
| 2005 | No Entry | Kajal | |
| 2005 | Ek Ajnabee | Adult Anamika | Special appearance |
| 2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever | Kajal | |
| 2006 | Zinda | Jenny Singh | |
| 2006 | Fanaa | Zeenat | Special appearance |
| 2006 | Alag | Special appearance in song "Sabse Alag" | |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | Munni/Nisha/Aditi | |
| 2007 | Jhoom Barabar Jhoom | Anaida Raza/Laila | |
| 2007 | Partner | Naina | |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Herself | Special appearance in song "Deewangi Deewangi" |
| 2008 | Jumbo | Sonia (voice) | |
| 2008 | Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | Special appearance in song "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte" | |
| 2009 | Billu Barber | Bindiya | |
| 2009 | Satyameva Jeyathe | Telugu film Special appearance "Aisa Jadoo" song dubbed in telugu | |
| 2009 | Do Knot Disturb | Dolly | Main Female Lead |
| 2009 | Blue | Mona | |
| 2010 | Housefull | Hetal Patel | |
| 2011 | Chalo Dilli | Mihika Mukherjee | Main Female Lead |
| 2011 | Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai | Releasing on November 4, 2011 | |
| 2011 | Don 2 - The Chase Continues | Lara | Releasing on December 23, 2011 |
Awards
- Wins
- 2004: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female, Andaaz
- 2004: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award, Andaaz (joint winner with Priyanka Chopra)
- 2008: Rajiv Gandhi awards (female contribution to film cinema)
- Nominations
- 2006: IIFA Awards Best supporting actress for No Entry
- 2009: Stardust Awards Best Actress for Billu
References
- ^ "LARA DUTTA - PROFILE". Indiatimes. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ a b Shanadi, Govind (May 2000). "Lara Dutta - Miss Universe 2000". desiclub.com. New York. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
- ^ Political Animal, Musical Genius, Healing potion - Nitin Sawhney Available online
- ^ UNFPA Goodwill Ambassadors profile page, Available online
- ^ "Lara Dutta Biography". Oneindia. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ^ "boxofficeindia.com". Box office status for Bhagam Bhag. Archived from the original on 28 May 2007. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Sania mirza and lara dutta on kbc 2". 10 November 2005. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ^ "imdb.com". JBJ does better overseas. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "boxofficeindia.com". Box office status for Partner. Archived from the original on 24 August 2007. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ a b "Lara Dutta on Blue and a rocking 2009". Sify. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ^ http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=317&catName=MjAxMC0yMDE5
- ^ Chhabra, Aseem (4 July 2001). "Lara Dutta Plans to Shift to Manhattan". Rediff. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ^ "Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi to tie the knot". Bollywood. Mumbai, India. Bollywood. February 18, 2011. Retrieved 2011-02-18.
- ^ Gupta, Chinki (September 19, 2010). "Lara Dutta super-excited about "new" character in Don-2". Hindustan Times. New Dehli, India. Retrieved 2010-09-20.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Lara Dutta Wedding Details". Retrieved 2011-02-02.
- ^ TNN (20 February 2011). "Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta exchange wedding vows". Times of India. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
- ^ TNN (1 August 2011). "Lara Dutta is pregnant!". Times of India. Retrieved 2011-08-01.
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