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{{SHORTDESC:Indian actress, model, and Miss Universe 2000 winner (born 1978)}}
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| style="width:35%; padding:5px;" |'''Full name'''
| style="width:65%; padding:5px;" |Lara Dutta Bhupathi
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="padding:5px;" |16 April 1978<br>Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Indian
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Profession'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Actress, Model
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="padding:5px;" |2003 – Present
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Titles'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Miss Intercontinental 1997<br>Miss Universe 2000
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| style="padding:5px;" |'''Spouse'''
| style="padding:5px;" |Mahesh Bhupathi
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'''Lara Dutta''' (born 16 April 1978) is an Indian actress, model, and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2000. She is the second woman from India to win the Miss Universe title and has established herself as a successful actress in Hindi cinema.

== Early Life and Background ==

Lara Dutta was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her father, Wing Commander L.K. Dutta, served in the Indian Air Force, and her mother, Jennifer Dutta, was associated with broadcasting and music.<ref>https://www.mynation.com/biography/lara-dutta-biography-iwh-s1ja4d</ref>

She moved to Bangalore in her early years, where she completed her schooling at St. Francis Xavier Girls' High School. She later graduated in economics with a minor in communications.

She comes from a well-educated family and has two sisters. Her cousin is noted composer and DJ Nitin Sawhney.

== Pageantry and Modeling ==

Lara began her career in modeling and gained recognition after winning the Gladrags modeling competition. She went on to win Miss Intercontinental in 1997.<ref>https://filmyfocus.com/celebs/lara-dutta</ref>

In 2000, she was crowned Femina Miss India Universe and later won the Miss Universe 2000 title held in Cyprus. Her performance, especially in the final interview round, was highly praised and remains one of the highest scoring performances in the history of the pageant.

Her victory was part of a historic moment for India, as Priyanka Chopra and Dia Mirza also won international titles in the same year.<ref>https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/photo/40-year-old-lara-dutta-puts-her-family-first-and-these-photos-prove-it-16604/8</ref>

== Acting Career ==

=== Debut and Early Success ===
Lara Dutta made her Bollywood debut with the film ''Andaaz'' (2003), which was a commercial success. She received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her performance.<ref>https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/lara-dutta-mahesh-bhupathi-love-story-9455</ref>

=== Rise in Bollywood ===
She went on to appear in several successful films such as ''Masti'' (2004), ''Kaal'' (2005), ''No Entry'' (2005), and ''Bhagam Bhag'' (2006). These films helped her establish herself as a leading actress.

=== Continued Success ===
In 2007, she appeared in films like ''Jhoom Barabar Jhoom'' and ''Partner'', with ''Partner'' becoming a major box office hit.

She continued to work in films and later expanded her career into television and digital platforms.

== Personal Life ==

Lara Dutta is married to Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi. The couple has one daughter.

She is also known for her work as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and her involvement in social and humanitarian causes.

== Acting Style ==

Lara is known for her confident screen presence, strong dialogue delivery, and versatility in both comedy and dramatic roles. Her background in pageantry contributed to her elegance and communication skills.

== Impact and Legacy ==

Lara Dutta’s journey from winning Miss Universe to becoming a successful actress highlights her talent and determination. She remains one of the most respected personalities in Indian entertainment and beauty pageant history.

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[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
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[[Category:Miss Universe winners]]
[[Category:Indian models]]
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