Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta (also known as Lara Dutta Bhupathi) is an Indian screen artist born on April 16, 1978, in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. She first gained international recognition after winning the Miss Universe crown, a milestone that helped launch her into mainstream entertainment and public life.

Building on that global platform, Dutta transitioned into acting and became a familiar face in Hindi cinema, known for her poise, comic timing, and polished screen presence. Beyond films, she has also been associated with humanitarian advocacy as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, aligning her celebrity with social-impact work.

Her filmography includes popular titles across genres, from the thriller Zinda (Jenny) and the action drama Blue (Mona Dutta) to crowd-pleasers like No Entry (Kaajal) and Do Knot Disturb (Dolly). She also appeared in Kaal (Ishika), Fanaa (Zeenat), and lent her voice to animation with Jumbo (Sonia), along with a special song appearance in Khakee.