Lara Dutta Biography: Children, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Movies, Ethnicity, Husband, Awards

Lara Dutta is an accomplished Indian actress, model, and beauty queen, best known for winning the Miss Universe title in 2000.

She has made significant contributions to Bollywood and has established herself as a versatile performer.

Dutta’s journey from a beauty queen to a successful actress reflects her talent and determination.

Profile

• Full name: Lara Dutta Bhupathi
• Date of birth: April 16, 1978
• Age: 46 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actress, Model
• Height: 5’6″ (1.68 m)
• Parents: Wing Commander L.K. Dutta (father), Jennifer Dutta (mother)
• Siblings: Two sisters (one in the Indian Air Force)
• Spouse: Mahesh Bhupathi
• Children: Saira Bhupathi
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Indian (Punjabi)
• Net worth: $10 million

Early Life and Education

Lara Dutta, born April 16, 1978, is now 47. She was born into a family with a rich military and cultural background in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Her father, Wing Commander L.K. Dutta, is a retired officer of the Indian Air Force, while her mother, Jennifer Dutta, is of British-Indian descent and was a singer for Doordarshan Radio.

In 1981, the Dutta family moved to Bangalore, where Lara completed her schooling at St. Francis Xavier Girls’ High School and later attended Frank Anthony Public School for her junior college education.

She pursued an economics degree with a minor in communications from the University of Mumbai. Fluent in both Hindi and English, Lara’s educational background laid a strong foundation for her future endeavours.

Personal Life

Lara Dutta’s personal life gained media attention when she married Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi in February 2011. The couple welcomed their daughter, Saira Bhupathi, in January 2012. Lara often shares glimpses of her family life on social media and emphasizes balancing her professional commitments with motherhood.

Despite her celebrity status, Lara has maintained a relatively private life outside the public eye. She has spoken candidly about the challenges of motherhood and the joys it brings.

Career

Lara Dutta began her career in modelling and achieved significant recognition after winning the Miss Intercontinental title in 1997. Her crowning as Miss Universe in 2000 marked a turning point in her career; she became the second Indian woman to win this prestigious title after Sushmita Sen.

Following her success in beauty pageants, Lara transitioned to acting. She made her Bollywood debut with Andaaz (2003), a commercial success that won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Over the years, she starred in several hit films, including Masti (2004), No Entry (2005), and Bhagam Bhag (2006).

Despite facing challenges and some box office failures later in her career, Lara remained a prominent figure in Bollywood. She took a brief hiatus but returned to acting with roles in web series such as Hundred (2020) and

Kaun Banega Shikharwati (2022).

In 2021, she portrayed Indira Gandhi in Bell Bottom, showcasing her versatility as an actress. In addition to acting, Lara has hosted several award shows and launched her beauty care product line.

Awards

Lara Dutta has received numerous accolades throughout her career:

• Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for Andaaz
• Several nominations at various award ceremonies for her performances
• Recognized as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador due to her contributions to social causes.

Net Worth

Lara Dutta’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her successful acting career, modelling assignments, brand endorsements, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @laradutta
• Twitter: @DuttaLara

Filmography

• Andaaz
• Masti
• No Entry
• Bhagam Bhag
• Partner
• Housefull
• Chalo Dilli
• Don 2
• Bell Bottom
• Hundred
• Kaun Banega Shikharwati
• Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond