Lara Dutta
Also known as Khoti
Career
Active 1995 – present
Biography
About Lara Dutta
With her tall, slim frame, long black hair, and warm brown eyes, Lara Dutta carries the poise of a pageant winner turned screen star. Born on 16 April 1978 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, she is an Indian actress, beauty pageant contestant, influencer, and model. She has been active in the entertainment industry since 1995, starting around age 18, and has remained a prominent figure for over 30 years.
Dutta first gained international attention when she won Miss Universe 2000. Before that, she was crowned Miss Intercontinental 1997. Her acting career took off with her debut in Andaaz (2003), which earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. She went on to appear in several commercially successful Hindi films, including Masti (2004), No Entry (2005), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007), Partner (2007), Housefull (2010), Chalo Dilli (2011), Don 2 (2011), and Singh Is Bliing (2015). She is also the recipient of a Filmfare Award and is considered one of the leading ladies of the 2000s.
More recently, she appeared in the British TV series Beecham House and made her web debut in 2020 with Hundred. In 2021, she portrayed Indira Gandhi in Bell Bottom. On social media, she has amassed a large following, with over 1.4 million followers on Instagram. She stands 5'8" tall, weighs 143 lbs, and has a slim body type.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1995-present (started around 18 years old; 31 years active)
- Birthplace
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.4m (as of June 2026)
- Achievements
- Miss Universe 2000
Frequently asked
What are Lara Dutta's notable achievements before acting?
She won Miss Intercontinental 1997 and then Miss Universe 2000.
Which film marked Lara Dutta's acting debut?
She made her acting debut with Andaaz (2003), which won her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
What are some of Lara Dutta's recent roles?
She appeared in the British TV series Beecham House, made her web debut in Hundred (2020), and portrayed Indira Gandhi in Bell Bottom (2021).
Did you know
- She was crowned Miss Universe 2000 and Miss Intercontinental 1997.
- Her acting debut in Andaaz (2003) won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
- She has over 1.4 million Instagram followers.
- She has been active in the entertainment industry since 1995, spanning over 30 years.
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