Lara Dutta is an Indian actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and the 2000 Miss Universe.
Lara Dutta
Born April 16, 1978 (1978-04-16) (age 31)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation Actress, model
Years active 2001 – present
Early life
Dutta was born on April 16, 1978 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. 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 Dutta’s cousin.The Dutta family moved to Bangalore in 1981 where she completed high school from St.Francis Xavier Girl’s High School. Lara graduated in economics with a minor in communications from Mumbai University. She was crowned Miss Universe in 2000 which led to her appointment as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador in 2001
Filmography
Year Film Role Other notes
2003 Andaaz Kajal Winner, Filmfare Best Female Debut Award
Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost Kesar
2004 Khakee Special appearance in song Aisa Jadoo
Masti Monica
Bardaasht Advocate Payal
Arasatchi Lara Tamil film
Aan: Men at Work Kiran
2005 Insan Meghna
Elaan Sonia
Jurm Sanjana Malhotra
Kaal Ishika
No Entry Kajal
Ek Ajnabee Adult Anamika Special appearance
Dosti: Friends Forever Kajal
2006 Zinda Jenny Singh
Fanaa Zeenat Special appearance
Alag Special appearance in song Sabse Alag
Bhagam Bhag Munni/Nisha/Aditi
2007 Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Anaida Raza/Laila
Partner Naina
Om Shanti Om Herself Special appearance in song Deewangi Deewangi
2008 Jumbo Sonia (voice)
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Special appearance in song Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte
2009 Billu Barber Bindiya Billu’s Wife
Satyameva Jeyathe Telugu film
Special appearance
Blue Filming
Bhanda Yeh Bindaas Hai Filming .
Lara Dutta
Published: 27 June 2009 1:58 PM UTCPosted in: Indian Actors & actress