Biography [edit] Early life Dutta was born on April 16, 1978 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her father is Wing Commander L.K. Dutta (re...
Biography
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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.[1] 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.[2]
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Modeling career
Dutta won the annual Gladsrags modelling competition in her native India, thus winning the right to be the first Indian representative at the 1997 Miss Intercontinental pageant, in which she took first place. Later, she was crowned Femina Miss India Universe and Miss Universe in 2000.
At Miss Universe 2000 in Cyprus, Dutta was the clear favourite ahead of fierce competition from Venezuela, Spain, USA and Canada. Her finalist interview score was the highest individual score in any category in the history of the Miss Universe contest, as her perfect interview saw a majority of the judges giving her the maximum 9.99 mark. After her final question, in which Dutta delivered a passionate defense of the Miss Universe contest (and other beauty pageants), she became the second Indian Miss Universe.
In the same year, Priyanka Chopra and Diya Mirza won their respective Miss World and Miss Asia Pacific titles which gave India a rare triple victory in the world of beauty pageants.
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Acting career
Dutta primarily signed up to do the Tamil film, Arasatchi in 2002, but due to financial problems, it only released in mid-2004. She made her Hindi debut in 2003 with the film Andaaz which was a box office success and won her a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. She then appeared in a number of films, some of which failed at the box office and some of which were mildly successful. Her box office "hits" include Masti (2004), Kaal (2005),No Entry (2005) and Partner (2007).
In 2006, she starred in the comedy, Bhagam Bhag which did well at the box office.[3]
Dutta's first release of 2007 was Shaad Ali's Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. The film was a box office failure in India but did better overseas, especially in the U.K.[4] She received mixed reviews for her performance in the film. Her later release, Partner opened to a good response and became a hit.[5]
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FilmographyYear 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 Billu's Wife
Satyameva Jeyathe Telugu film
Special appearance
Blue Filming
Bhanda Yeh Bindaas Hai Filming
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Awards
2004: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female, Andaaz
2004: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award, Andaaz (joint winner with Priyanka Chopra)
2008: Rajiv Gandhi awards (female contribution to film cinema)
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Nominations
2006: IIFA awards Best supporting actress for No entry
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References
^ Political Animal, Musical Genius, Healing potion - Nitin Sawhney Available online
^ UNFPA Goodwill Ambassadors profile page, Available online
^ "boxofficeindia.com". Box office status for Bhagam Bhag. Retrieved on 26 July.
^ "imdb.com". JBJ does better overseas. Retrieved on 26 July.
^ "boxofficeindia.com". Box office status for Partner. Retrieved on 26 July.
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External links
Official Website of Lara Dutta
Lara Dutta at the Internet Movie Database
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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.[1] 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.[2]
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Modeling career
Dutta won the annual Gladsrags modelling competition in her native India, thus winning the right to be the first Indian representative at the 1997 Miss Intercontinental pageant, in which she took first place. Later, she was crowned Femina Miss India Universe and Miss Universe in 2000.
At Miss Universe 2000 in Cyprus, Dutta was the clear favourite ahead of fierce competition from Venezuela, Spain, USA and Canada. Her finalist interview score was the highest individual score in any category in the history of the Miss Universe contest, as her perfect interview saw a majority of the judges giving her the maximum 9.99 mark. After her final question, in which Dutta delivered a passionate defense of the Miss Universe contest (and other beauty pageants), she became the second Indian Miss Universe.
In the same year, Priyanka Chopra and Diya Mirza won their respective Miss World and Miss Asia Pacific titles which gave India a rare triple victory in the world of beauty pageants.
[edit]
Acting career
Dutta primarily signed up to do the Tamil film, Arasatchi in 2002, but due to financial problems, it only released in mid-2004. She made her Hindi debut in 2003 with the film Andaaz which was a box office success and won her a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. She then appeared in a number of films, some of which failed at the box office and some of which were mildly successful. Her box office "hits" include Masti (2004), Kaal (2005),No Entry (2005) and Partner (2007).
In 2006, she starred in the comedy, Bhagam Bhag which did well at the box office.[3]
Dutta's first release of 2007 was Shaad Ali's Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. The film was a box office failure in India but did better overseas, especially in the U.K.[4] She received mixed reviews for her performance in the film. Her later release, Partner opened to a good response and became a hit.[5]
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FilmographyYear 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 Billu's Wife
Satyameva Jeyathe Telugu film
Special appearance
Blue Filming
Bhanda Yeh Bindaas Hai Filming
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Awards
2004: Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female, Andaaz
2004: Filmfare Best Female Debut Award, Andaaz (joint winner with Priyanka Chopra)
2008: Rajiv Gandhi awards (female contribution to film cinema)
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Nominations
2006: IIFA awards Best supporting actress for No entry
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References
^ Political Animal, Musical Genius, Healing potion - Nitin Sawhney Available online
^ UNFPA Goodwill Ambassadors profile page, Available online
^ "boxofficeindia.com". Box office status for Bhagam Bhag. Retrieved on 26 July.
^ "imdb.com". JBJ does better overseas. Retrieved on 26 July.
^ "boxofficeindia.com". Box office status for Partner. Retrieved on 26 July.
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External links
Official Website of Lara Dutta
Lara Dutta at the Internet Movie Database
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