Personal Information

Full Name: Lara Dutta Bhupathi

Nickname: Lara, Miss Universe

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1978-04-16

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Kannada (conversational), Tamil (basic)

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Fitness training, yoga, golf, reading, spending time with family, animal welfare (PETA supporter)

Education

School: Army Public School, Bangalore; St. Mark's School, New Delhi

College: University of Mumbai (B.A. in Economics, incomplete; left for modeling/acting)

Degrees Obtained: None completed (B.A. incomplete

Physical Stats

Height: 173 cm

Weight: 58 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Wing Commander L.K. Dutta (Indian Air Force, retired) Mother: Jennifer Pudupakkam (Anglo-Indian)

Siblings: Sisters: Monica Dutta, Cheryl Dutta

Marital Status: married

Wife: Mahesh Bhupathi (tennis player, former doubles World No. 1)

Children: 1

Career

Current Position: Actress, Model, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist (semi-active in films/OTT; co-founder of fitness & wellness initiatives; brand ambassador)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹200–300 crore (from films, endorsements, Mahesh Bhupathi's tennis legacy/businesses, real estate, investments)

Awards & Achievements: Miss Universe 2000 (represented India) Miss India Universe 2000 Filmfare Award nomination – Best Female Debut (Andaaz 2003) Known for Bollywood hits: Andaaz (2003), Masti (2004), No Entry (2005), Housefull series, Partner (2007) South Indian films: Arasatchi (Tamil), Krishnarjuna (Telugu) Recent: The Great Indian Kapil Show guest (2024–2025), Bell Bottom (2021), The Royals (Netflix 2025)

Biography Details

Lara Dutta (born April 16, 1978, in Ghaziabad) is an Indian actress, former Miss Universe (2000), and entrepreneur. Daughter of Air Force officer Wing Commander L.K. Dutta and Anglo-Indian mother Jennifer Pudupakkam, she won Miss India Universe 2000 and Miss Universe 2000. She debuted in Bollywood with Andaaz (2003) opposite Akshay Kumar, winning praise for her debut performance.

She starred in hits like Masti, No Entry, Partner, Housefull series, and Chor Machaaye Shor. Married to tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi since 2010, mother to daughter Saira. After a career slowdown, she returned in OTT (The Royals 2025) and guest appearances. Co-founder of children’s tennis/fitness programs, she advocates for fitness, women’s empowerment, and animal rights. At 47, she balances family, wellness ventures, and selective acting.

• January 2026: Lara Dutta celebrated her 48th birthday (April 16, 2025) with family; shared warm posts with husband Mahesh Bhupathi and daughter Saira. Fans appreciated her fitness transformation and timeless beauty.
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• January 2026: Continued promotion of wellness and fitness programs through her tennis academy and social media; she spoke on balancing motherhood, career, and self-care in interviews.
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• January 2026: Guest appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 (Netflix) recirculated; her candid stories about Miss Universe journey and Bollywood life went viral.
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• Ongoing: No major film release early 2026; occasional OTT/guest roles rumored. Focus on family life (Saira’s tennis training), fitness advocacy, and brand endorsements. No controversies or health updates in early 2026.

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