Lara Dutta Biography / Pictures
Lara Dutta (born
April 16,
1978) is an Indian
actress. She was crowned Miss Universe in
2000.
Lara Dutta is a stunning, confident woman with determination, maturity of
thought, ideas and expression. At the age of 16 she left her home from
Bangalore to come to
Mumbai and realize her dreams. Before Miss universe she
was a successful print and ramp model.
Lara has embarked on another path the road to stardom in Bollywood. Her
debut film was Andaaz. She got the film fare award for Andaaz as a new
comer. The film and its music was hit. After that her one more film came
Mumbai Se Aya Mera Dost. In both films her work was appreciated. Currently
Masti in which she is playing a small role, are running in theatres
successfully. Her forth coming film Aan is coming with opposite Akshay
Kumar. She looks ahead to many more and her steely determination lead her to
win.
Apart from these she participated in various
AIDS related events and worked
along with the UNFPA.
Lara Dutta is having an affair from past few years with Kelly Dorji a
successful model.
Early Years
Lara Dutta was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to
father Wing Commander L.K. Dutta (retired) and
mother Jennifer Dutta. Her family moved to Bangalore
in 1981 where she completed her high school. Lara
graduated in economics with a minor in
communications from the Bombay University.
Career
Lara Dutta won a four year contract with L'oreal
after winning a model search competition. She was
crowned Femina Miss India Universe and Miss Universe
in 2000. She made her film debut in 2003 with Andaaz,
co-starring Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra.
Trivia
Briefly dated Derek Jeter in 2000.
Filmography
Autograph (2006) (in production)
Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) (pre-production)
Dosti (2006) (filming)
No Entry (2005) ... Kaajal
Kaal (2005) ... Ishika
Jurm (2005) ... Sanjana Malhotra
Elaan (2005) ... Sonia
Insan (2005) ... Meghna
Aan: Men at Work (2004) ... Kiran
Bardaasht (2004) ... Advocate Payal
Masti (2004) ... Monica Mehta
Khakee (2004) (special appearance) (song)
Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost (2003) ... Kesar
Andaaz (2003) ... Kajal
Awards
2004 - Screen Weekly Awards for Best Debut - Female
for Andaaz
2004 - Filmfare Award for Most Promising Newcomer -
Female for Andaaz
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