Lara Dutta is an Indian actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and the 2000 Miss Universe.
Born of Wing Commander L.K. Dutta, now retired and mother Jennifer, Lara Dutta is the youngest of three daughters. In 1981, Lara Dutta along with her family relocated to Bangalore, where she did her schooling at Frank Anthony Public School in Bangalore and finished her graduation in Economics with a minor in mass communications from Bombay University.
Pretty-faced Lara Dutta participated in several beauty pageants wherein she won Gladrags competition, Miss Intercontinental pageant in 1997 held in Germany. For 2000 Femina Miss India Universe contest there were nearly sixty thousand contestants of which Lara Dutta stood out as the most beautiful person and walked away with the crown.
The glowing beauty then went to Cyprus to participate in 2000 Miss Universe pageant. Contesting against a galaxy of exceptional beauties, Lara Dutta radiating more beauty combined with self-confidence, wit and intellect coolly walked away with the crown flooring the judges and the audience alike.
The beauty queen-turned model has appeared in several commercial campaigns endorsing brands like Ceat, Coke, Synergie, Sprite, and several others. Three years later, she made her debut in movies with "Andaaz" (2003) and won Filmfare Best Debut Award for her wonderful screen presence.
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.
Lara Dutta has also been working towards the cause of HIV/AIDS Awareness involving herself with several organizations that educate people about the causes and dangers lurking around AIDS. She is involved with 'Americans for AIDS Research' and 'Hale House', a home for children born with HIV and drug addiction, and the 'Harvard AIDS Institute' that conduct events throughout the year. Lara is also the UN Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund.
Awards:
2004 - Star Screen Award Most Promising Newcomer - Female, Andaaz
2004 - Filmfare Best Female Debut Award, Andaaz (joint winner with Priyanka Chopra) 2008 - Rajiv Ghandhi Award
Name : Lara Dutta
Date Of Birth : April 16, 1978
Birth Of Place : Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Height : 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Father : L.K. Dutta (Wing Commander)retired
Mother : Jennifer Dutta
School Days : St.Francis Xavier Girl's High School in Bangalore
College Days : Graduated in economics from Bombay University at Bangalore
Languages Known : English, Hindi
Accomplishments : UN Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations
Population Fund (UNFPA)
Profession : Actress, Model
Debut Film : Andaaz (2003) Hindi
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