Lara Dutta Bhupathi Age, Wiki and Bio

Lara Dutta Bhupathi

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Model, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth16/04/1978
Age46 years
BirthplaceGhaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameLara Dutta Bhupathi
NicknameKhoti (fondly called by her father)
Zodiac sign/Sun signAries
HometownBengaluru, Karnataka, India
ReligionMultireligious (Hindu father and Christian mother)
CasteKayastha
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
AddressShailja Apartments in Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai
Hobbies
  • Cooking
  • Writing
  • Doing yoga
  • Water rafting
  • Para gliding
  • Bungee jumping
Awards/Achievements
  • 1995 - Gladrags Megamodel India
  • 1997 - Miss Intercontinental 1997
  • 2000 - Miss Universe 2000
  • 2004 - Filmfare Best Female Debut Award (joint winner with Priyanka Chopra)
  • 2008 - Rajiv Gandhi Award for her contribution to film cinema
  • 2012 - FICCI Young Achievers Award
Controversies
  • In 2005, she filed a suit against the 'Gladrags' magazine in the Bombay High Court for allegedly using her photos for the promotion of their upcoming modelling contest, which according to her was a clear violation of her copyright. She won the case, and the court told the Gladrags company to stop using her photos for their promotions.
  • She became a victim of the wardrobe malfunction at the 2010 IIFA awards in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • On 9 April 2018, she tweeted a photo in which she displayed how she utilized her husband's Australian Open, Wimbledon, US Open, and French Open towels to prevent water entering their home during the heavy rains. Her tweet didn't please her husband as he angrily replied back to her with a tweet.
  • In December 2017, both Lara and Mahesh Bhupathi, being the brand ambassadors of Gitanjali Gems Ltd, filed an insolvency petition as operational creditors against Gitanjali. According to the couple, they were having a 2-year contract with Gitanjali for public appearances, but there were few cancellations for which Gitanjali had to pay them, but they didn't pay their dues.

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm (1.73 m, 5’ 8”)
Weight65 kg (143 lbs)
Figure Measurements34-28-34
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • St. Francis Xavier Girls' High School, Bengaluru
  • Frank Anthony Public School, Bengaluru
College/UniversityUniversity of Mumbai, Mumbai
DegreeDegree in Economics and a Minor in Communications (Distance Education)

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date16 February 2011
Marriage PlaceBandra, Mumbai

Relationships & More

Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Kelly Dorjee (Actor, Model)
  • Derek Jeter (Former professional baseball shortstop)
  • Tiger Woods (Golfer)
  • Dino Morea (Actor)
  • Mahesh Bhupathi (Tennis Player)

Family

FatherL.K. Dutta (Retired Army Personnel)
MotherJennifer Dutta
Siblings
BrotherNone
Sisters
  • Sabrina Dutta (Elder, Indian Air Force)
  • Cheryl Dutta (Younger)
SpouseMahesh Bhupathi (m. 2011-present)
Children
SonNone
DaughterSaira Bhupathi (born in 2012)

Career

Debut
FilmAndaaz (2003, Bollywood), Arasatchi (2004, Tamil)
TVMission Ustaad (2007, as a judge)
ProducerChalo Dilli (2011)
Notable Work
  • Miss Universe 2000
  • Andaaz (2003)

Favourites

Favourite Food(s)
  • Rajma chawal
  • South Indian cuisine
  • Tiramisu
Favourite Actor(s)
  • Shah Rukh Khan
  • Sanjeev Kumar
  • Nana Patekar
Favourite Actresses
  • Madhuri Dixit
  • Vyjayanthimala
Favourite Film(s)
Bollywood
  • Sholay
  • 1942 – A Love Story
HollywoodGone with the Wind
Favourite Colour(s)
  • Black
  • Brown
Favourite Perfume(s)
  • Thierry Mugler Angel
  • Tom Ford Black Orchid
  • Heaven Scent
Favourite HotelHotel Imperiale in Rome
Favourite Destination(s)
  • Goa
  • Italy

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • Audi A8L
  • Mercedes E-Class

Some Lesser Known Facts

Lara Dutta does not smoke.
It is not known whether Lara Dutta drinks alcohol.
Lara Dutta was born into a multireligious family, with a Hindu-Punjabi father and a Christian-Scottish mother.
On May 12, 2000, Lara Dutta became the second Indian to win the title of Miss Universe, following Sushmita Sen, in Cyprus.
Her Miss Universe win was attributed to her exceptional verbal skills and intelligence, scoring high marks in the interview round.
At the age of 23 in 2001, Lara Dutta became the youngest ambassador of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
In 2000, she was dropped from a film due to the director's perception of her acting skills.
During the filming of 'Andaaz' in 2003, Akshay Kumar saved Lara Dutta from drowning.
She declined roles in 'The Matrix Reloaded' and 'The Matrix Revolutions' due to script dissatisfaction.
Her breakup with long-time boyfriend Kelly Dorjee was reportedly caused by Dino Morea.
Lara Dutta opted out of Jackie Chan's film 'The Myth' in 2005 because of a nude scene.
She has a fondness for Benarasi sarees and even designed a collection for 'Chhabra 555.'
Lara Dutta prioritizes fitness, dedicating five days a week to cardio, strength training, and yoga, with a collection of workout videos.
She is fluent in languages such as English, Hindi, Punjabi, French, and Kannada.
In 2005, Lara Dutta participated in Kaun Banega Crorepati for a charitable cause with Sania Mirza.
Lara Dutta admires British-Iranian journalist Christiane Amanpour.
She is the founder of 'Bheegi Basanti Productions,' her production house.
Lara Dutta also launched her skincare brand 'ARIAS.'