Lara Dutta
Lara Dutta is an Indian actress, model and former beauty pageant winner who became internationally known after winning the Miss Universe title in 2000. Before that, she also won Miss Intercontinental in 1997 and established herself as one…
Biography
Lara Dutta is an Indian actress, model and former beauty pageant winner who became internationally known after winning the Miss Universe title in 2000. Before that, she also won Miss Intercontinental in 1997 and established herself as one of India’s prominent figures in the world of beauty pageants.
She made her Hindi film debut with Andaaz in 2003, earning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Over the years, Lara appeared in popular films such as Masti, No Entry, Bhagam Bhag, Partner, Housefull, Chalo Dilli and Don 2. Her career has included comedy, drama, action and ensemble films.
After taking a break from mainstream cinema, she returned to the screen through films and streaming projects. Her portrayal of Indira Gandhi in Bell Bottom received particular attention. Lara has also worked as a producer and television personality. Beyond entertainment, her journey from international beauty pageants to a long-running acting career has made her a familiar name in Indian popular culture.
Notable works
Awards & honours
- Filmfare AwardBest Female Debut — Andaaz — 2004 — Winner
- Screen AwardMost Promising Newcomer – Female — Andaaz — 2004 — Winner
- Sansui Viewer's Choice AwardMost Promising Debut Actress — Andaaz — 2004 — Winner
- Stardust AwardExciting New Face — Khakee — 2005 — Winner
- Rajiv Gandhi AwardContribution to Indian Cinema — 2008 — Honoured
- Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival AwardBest Supporting Actress — Bell Bottom — 2022 — Winner
- ScreenXX Summit & AwardsBest Actress, Hindi Web Originals — Hiccups and Hookups — 2022 — Winner
- ScreenXX Summit & AwardsBest Supporting Actress, Hindi Web Originals — Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond — 2024 — Winner
- IIFA AwardStar Debut of the Year – Female — Andaaz — 2004 — Nominated
- Zee Cine AwardBest Female Debut — Andaaz / Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost — 2004 — Nominated
- HT Café Film AwardBest Supporting Actress — Bardaasht — 2005 — Nominated
- IIFA AwardBest Supporting Actress — No Entry — 2006 — Nominated
- Zee Cine AwardBest Supporting Actress — Jhoom Barabar Jhoom — 2008 — Nominated
- Stardust AwardBest Supporting Actress — Jhoom Barabar Jhoom — 2008 — Nominated
- Stardust AwardBest Actress — Billu — 2010 — Nominated
- Zee Cine AwardBest Actress in a Supporting Role — Housefull — 2011 — Nominated
- Stardust AwardBest Actress in an Ensemble Cast — Housefull — 2011 — Nominated
- Stardust AwardBest Actress — Chalo Dilli — 2012 — Nominated
- BIG Star Entertainment AwardMost Entertaining Actress in a Comedy Role — Singh Is Bliing — 2015 — Nominated
- IWM Digital AwardMost Popular Debut Actress in a Web Series — Hundred — 2021 — Nominated
- IIFA AwardBest Supporting Actress — Bell Bottom — 2022 — Nominated
- Indian Television Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress, Drama — Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond — 2024 — Nominated
- Bollywood Hungama Style Icons AwardMost Stylish Mould-Breaking Talent of the Year — 2024 — Nominated
- Gladrags Megamodel Contest1995 — Winner
- Miss Intercontinental1997 — Winner
- Femina Miss India Universe2000 — Winner
- Miss Universe2000 — Winner
Family
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