Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta Biography

Lara Dutta was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, on April 6, 1978. Her dad is a retired Wing Commander L.K. Dutta, while her mom, Jennifer, is half Scottish and half Indian. In 2000, Lara Dutta was crowned Miss Universe in Cyprus.

After completing her Miss Universe commitments, Lara received several offers from Bollywood movie makers, and starred in Andaaz in 2003, which won her considerable recognition, and she subsequently won the best female debut award from Femina.

Thereafter, most of her movies failed to make a mark at the box office, however, she did become popular and a household name. Some of the movies she is remembered for are 'Masti', 'No Entry, and 'Kaal'.As of 2007, her forthcoming movies include 'Partner', 'Hey Baby', 'Jhoom Barabar Jhoom', 'London Dreams', 'Dulha Mil Gaya, amongst others.

Lara Dutta Trivia

Was offered a role in The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003), but turned the part down because she didn't like the script.

Angered at the leading fashion magazine "Gladrags" for allegedly using her photographs for a forthcoming modeling contest without her permission, Lara has filed a suit in the Bombay High Court.

Awards: Gladrags Supermodel Contest 1995, Miss India 2000, Miss Universe 2000.

Father, L.K. Dutta, mother, Jennifer Dutta.

Is half Scottish on her mother's side.

Miss Universe 2000.