Lara Dutta was born on April 16, 1978, in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, making her 44 years old. She was born to a Hindu father, Wing Commander L. K. Dutta (retired), and an Anglo-Indian mother, Jennifer Dutta. Her family includes her older sister Sabrina and younger sister Cheryl, both of whom served in the Indian Air Force. Renowned composer and DJ Nitin Sawhney is her cousin. In 1981, her family moved to Bangalore, where she completed her schooling at St. Francis Xavier Girls' High School and the Frank Anthony Public School. Lara then graduated from the University of Mumbai with a degree in economics and a minor in communications. She is multilingual, fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Kannada.

Pageantry Career

Lara Dutta's journey in pageantry began when she won the Gladrags Megamodel India competition in 1995, earning the right to compete in the 1997 Miss Intercontinental Pageant, where she was crowned Miss Intercontinental 1997. In 2000, she participated in the Femina Miss India contest, where she impressed with her thoughtful answers during the final rounds, leading her to win the title of Femina Miss India Universe.

At the 49th Miss Universe pageant in Cyprus, Lara Dutta achieved the highest score in the swimsuit competition and set a record with the highest individual score in any category during the finalist interview. Her compelling response in the final question and answer round secured her the Miss Universe title. She later toured 42 countries during her reign and was named 'Miss Grand Slam 2000' by Global Beauties.

Acting Career and More

Lara Dutta made her Hindi film debut in 2003 with "Andaaz," a box office success that won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her voice in the film was dubbed by Mona Shetty due to the filmmaker's decision. She made a cameo in "Khakee" at the beginning of 2004 and went on to appear in various films such as "Bardaasht," "Aan: Men at Work," "Insan," "Elaan," "Jurm," and "Masti." Lara continued to act in numerous projects, achieving success and acclaim. In 2011, she produced her first movie, "Chalo Dilli," which performed moderately well.

Personal Endeavors and Advocacy

Beyond her professional work, Lara Dutta is actively involved in yoga, offering several YouTube videos, especially for prenatal yoga. She mentors pageant contestants and has launched her own line of beauty products. She advocates for women's self-care and empowerment, supporting the Me-Too movement and encouraging women to embrace their natural beauty.

FAQs

When did Lara Dutta start her career?

Lara Dutta started her career in the 1990s with her debut in pageantry.

Where is Lara Dutta now?
Lara continues to work and live happily, recently starring in the web series “Kaun Banegi Shikharwati.”

How many children does Lara Dutta have?
Lara has one child with her husband, Mahesh Bhupathi.