Lara Dutta: Good-looking people are not considered smart
At EVOKE 2012, an idea-sharing event organised by the US Consulate in Mumbai earlier this month, former beauty queen and actress Lara Dutta partly blamed the media and male scriptwriters in the Indian film industry for the objectification of women, while sharing interesting insights into her career..

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Lara Dutta is back in action
Actress-producer Lara Dutta Bhupathi, who has been missing from the public eye since the birth of her daughter Saira early this year on January 20, had reportedly revealed that she does plan to return to the studios soon after her daughter turns one

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I would like to see Mahesh on screen: Lara Dutta
"I would like to see Mahesh on the screen but I don't think he will ever come in front of the camera," said the former miss universe.
Bhupathi married Lara in February, 2011. The couple was blessed with a daughter in January, 2012.

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Lara Dutta, Mahesh Bhupati are in Delhi for Samsung Galaxy S4
The latest Samsung flagship 5 incher launched in India yesterday by Diana Hayden has now come to stores in New Delhi. The phone was launched for the New Delhi market today at the mall in Saket.

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Lara Dutta, Mahesh Bhupathi hand over Samsung Galaxy S4 to first 50 customers in Delhi
The much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S4 was introduced in the Delhi market with much fanfare with the first 50 owners of the fourth generation smartphone from galaxy stable being handed over by the celebrity couple of Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi.

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Business time for Lara
It sure didn't take long for Lara Dutta to shed her baby fat. Barely weeks after giving birth to a baby daughter, Lara is in shape, and looking as gorgeous as she has ever done.

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Lara Dutta likes it light
As the world talks about celeb moms in Bollywood and how they are losing their post pregnancy weight, CS catches up with Lara Dutta to find out her way of handling the pregnancy-related issues.

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Actresses with kids don't have to sit at home: Lara
Bollywood actress Lara Dutta feels that gone are the days when actresses' career hit dead end once they became mothers. She says she will sign a film in a few days.

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Lara's mixed Sunday
The actor shared her day with fans on a microblogging site. Lara expressed on her blog how Boney Kapoor's ex-wife, Mona Kapoor's, demise had saddened her.

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Lara Dutta is a yoga junkie
If you think that motherhood has slowed down actor Lara Dutta, think again. Sources close to the actor reveal that Lara is not only in the best phase of her life, she's also taking an active interest in all things close to her heart again.

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Lara Dutta reading scripts to make a comeback!
The very sensuous Bollywood beauty Lara Dutta, who delivered a baby girl last month, is all set to start her work again as she is already reading scripts.

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Lara Dutta's baby to inherit junk from mommy!
Lara Dutta, who recently gave birth to a baby girl, is finding it difficult to let go of her old belongings and personal stuff. She recently tweeted, "Are women genetically engineered to hoard things?? No matter how much one clears, there's always a ton of stuff staring back at you!! How?!!"

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Not writing any memoir on my pregnancy: Lara Dutta
Lara Dutta is loving every bit of motherhood. But contrary to reports, actress clarifies that she has no plans to pen a book about her pregnancy. "Woken up to a great morning with my kid. Feels like someone gave me the key to a secret bliss club that no one told me about!

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Lara Dutta returns home with her baby girl
The newest mother in B-town returned home. And our photographer Satish Malavade was there to capture Lara Dutta, visibly tired but with an unexplainable glow.

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Lara is the most active mom-to-be
Lara Dutta is the most active mom-to-be. We know that a pregnant woman should continue to work, but, Lara seems to be taking it very seriously.

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Lara Dutta thanks Shahrukh Khan, Oprah Winfrey
Lara Dutta, who is due to deliver any time next month met Shahrukh Khan and Oprah Winfrey at a recent party hosted by Parmeshwar Godrej for Oprah.
Lara was so happy meeting the two celebrities that she tweeted, "@Oprah and @iamsrk, two people I absolutely adore! Thankyou for making my day! Now can go into labour happily!..."

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Good times ahead for Lara Dutta!
The glowing mother-to-be, actor Lara Dutta is as excited about taking on the new role of mommy as starting work on a new film.
Talking about her impending pregnancy she says, "It is a great feeling. Being a mother is one of the most beautiful experiences a woman goes through..."

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Lara Dutta can go to labour happily after Oprah's visit!
The entire film fraternity is on cloud 9 to meet International actress and talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Actress Lara Dutta's happiness too knew no bounds when she met Oprah someone whom she really admires. The dusky actress now can go to labour happily with no inhibitions.

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Lara Dutta gets ready to welcome her baby
Lara Dutta, who is expecting her first child with husband Mahesh Bhupathi is busy setting up the house for the new arrival.
Lara Dutta, who is pregnant with her first child is all set to deliver in February 2012. Meanwhile, Lara is busy decking up her home to suit the taste and requirements of her yet to be born baby along with her parents.

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Lara Dutta setting up house for baby
New Delhi: Actress Lara Dutta, who is expecting her first child with husband Mahesh Bhupathi, is busy setting up her house for the new arrival.
The 33-year-old former Miss Universe, who married the ace tennis player last year, is due for delivery next month.

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I`m definitely producing another film in May: Lara
Mumbai: Lara Dutta is not planning to take a very long maternity leave. After her baby at the end of February, she plans to produce a film in May and says she may or may not feature in it.

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Lara Dutta: Will return to films after pregnancy
Lara Dutta, who recently celebrated her baby shower with close friends and family, is planning to return to films after her baby is born in February. The actress is set to start a film in May for her production company Bheegi Basanti which will might have her in the lead role.

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Mahesh would like to have a daughter: Lara Dutta
Lara Dutta is set to enter a new phase in her life. And the glowing mother-to-be, who is due February next year, reveals that her ace tennis player husband Mahesh Bhupathi is keeping his fingers crossed and wishing for a daughter.

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Lara Dutta to launch DVD for expecting moms
Lara Dutta Bhupathi is hoping to be back to work by May after the birth of her baby (she's due in January end/February first week next year.)

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Mahesh will make a great father: Lara Dutta
The first thing soon-to-be-mum, actress Lara Dutta tells you is "I'm gearing up for everything in life."
The actress, who's in her final month of pregnancy, is due to deliver a baby next month.

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Lara Dutta fed up of fake Twitter IDs
Pregnant actress Lara Dutta is bugged with two fake Twitter impersonators, who have been "misleading" her fans.

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Lara Dutta's low-key baby dhower at olive
The former Miss Universe who is expecting her first child with husband Mahesh Bhupathi in February 2012 was glowing with happiness.

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Lara Dutta's baby shower at Olive
Lara Dutta Bhupathi had sister Cheryl Dutta to thank for the fun baby shower that took place early in the evening on Monday.

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Lara Dutta's grand baby shower

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Lara Dutta's Very Modern Baby Shower
Lara Dutta's going to have a baby soon! And she and her close family and friends had a very modern baby shower this weekend. Check out the cute mom to be and her sweet tennis player husband Mahesh Bhupathi in the exclusive pictures below!

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Lara Dutta's Godhbharai ceremony
Lara Dutta's due date is January 2012 and as per the rituals, her family threw a grand godhbharai ceremony of the former beauty queen.

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Lara Dutta kicks it for under-privileged kids
Awaiting the birth of her first child with husband, tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, actor Lara Dutta isn't ignoring her charitable side. A new initiative which has her stamp of approval is called 'Kick For Change,' a sporting campaign supported by Bipasha Basu, Rahul Bose, Carol Gracias and Pia Trivedi.

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Sis to host Lara's baby shower on Monday
Don't be surprised if you bump into a happy Lara Dutta shopping for her baby shower. Her elder sister Cheryl has already planned the party and it will be held at her residence in Bandra on Monday.

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Lara Dutta kicks it for under-privileged kids
Awaiting the birth of her first child with husband, tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, actor Lara Dutta isn’t ignoring her charitable side. A new initiative which has her stamp of approval is called ‘Kick For Change,’ a sporting campaign supported by Bipasha Basu, Rahul Bose, Carol Gracias and Pia Trivedi.

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Pregnant Lara Dutta works on pre-natal yoga DVD
Mumbai: Pregnant actress Lara Dutta is keeping herself busy! She is working on a new DVD for mothers-to-be.
"Hello tweeps!! Busy day and work ahead! Working on a pre-natal yoga DVD so all the Mama`s out there can keep themselves and their babies healthy!" Lara posted on Twitter.

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Lara Dutta's tips for expecting mothers
A pregnant Lara Dutta is planning to come out with a new yoga DVD targetted for expecting mothers. The workout regimen will involve pre-natal exercises that will help women stay fit - mentally and physically.

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Lara's mommy yoga DVD
Mom-to-be Lara Dutta is turning into a guru for pregnant women everywhere. The actor, who is expecting the arrival of her first child with husband Mahesh Bhupathi, has announced plans of a yoga DVd aimed specifically more modern mums.

News Source: Hindustan Times

Lara Dutta all praises for husband Mahesh Bhupathi
Lara Dutta has fit into the role of a doting wife very easily. The mommy-to-be makes sure she travels with her husband and tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi to show her support for him.

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Shameful to see children die of hunger: Lara
Mumbai: Actress Lara Dutta is bitter that hunger still kills children in India although the country has so much wealth.

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Lara Dutta is a 'huge fan of chaat'
Even though I come from an industry where people are always on a diet or hardly eat, I'm one of those who believes in enjoying my food but in moderation because I believe that it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle too.

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Lara Dutta can't live without Yoga
Lara Dutta, who is expected to deliver in February 2012 looks ravishing and glowing. When asked about the secret, Lara Dutta replied that she does Yoga along with other exercises.

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I can't live without yoga: Lara Dutta
Actor Lara Dutta, who is expecting her first baby early next year has impressed everyone with her fitness regimen. The 32-year-old is not only wowing the fashion watchers but also isn't compromising on exercise. The brand ambassador for Kellogg's special K, Lara says her love for fitness reflects in the products she endorses. Read on as she shares her diet and fitness secrets.

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Lara Dutta: 'Keeping fit is not an option'
Lara Dutta has claimed that she has continued working out despite her pregnancy.
The actress revealed that she keeps up her demanding health and fitness routine.

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Lara set to launch third fitness DVD
Pregnancy has not stopped actress Lara Dutta from taking a break from work. The actress, who is expecting her first child, has started editing her third fitness DVD, and says it will hit stores by the end of October.

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Being fit is a necessity says, Lara Dutta-Bhupathi
You can keep fit even when you are pregnant, feels Lara Dutta-Bhupathi and the actor who works out in spite of her pregnancy reveals that it's a simple formula too. "Being fit is no more an option, but a necessity," says Lara. "I work out for an hour daily, sometimes more. In addition to yoga, I also do cardio and make it a point to walk for 30 minutes everyday," she adds.

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Lara is on cloud nine
Somebody in B-town seems to be in a happy state of mind at the moment and it's really nice to see it too.We are talking about none other than Lara Dutta Bhupathi who is glowing brighter than the brightest star in the galaxy because of her pregnant status.

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Will Lara Dutta become a mom on Valentine's Day?
It seems that actor Lara Dutta might just be all set for a 'Valentine's Day baby.' "The baby is due in February 2012.

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Lara Dutta on an eating spree
Lara Dutta, who is pregnant with her first child with hubby Mahesh Bhupathi, is on an eating spree.
And seems like Lara makes sure Mahesh treats her well to her favourite food.

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My house looks like a warehouse: Lara Dutta
Lara Dutta, who is expecting her first child early next year, is in a total confused state of mind. She wants some place for her child's nursery but her house is filled with the hazaar outfits that she own!.

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Kellogg's Special K launches multi-media campaign with Lara Dutta
Kellogg's Special K, the world's leading breakfast cereal is a simple and enjoyable low-fat breakfast option that as a part of healthy eating and an active lifestyle can help women in managing their weight. The brand unveils its new campaign online.

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Samsung's Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 tablets launching in India, with new names
Bollywood actress Lara Dutta with the President and CEO of Samsung South West Asia, Mr J.S. Shin, launch the Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 and Galaxy Tab 730 tablets.

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No gender preference for Lara Dutta
Actress Lara Dutta is all set to become mommy and her happiness knows no bounds.
She said, "It's a beautiful experience. Everyone is pampering me, and the dos and the don'ts just don't stop. It's a lovely experience."

News Source: Times of India

MUM-TO-BE LARA DUTTA IS BACK ON RAMP
After declaring her pregnancy, former beauty queen Lara Dutta made her first public appearance, that too on the ramp on the final day of IIJW 2011. One of the star attractions of the final day, Lara had her doting husband Mahesh Bhupathi by her side when she arrived at the venue.

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Lara Dutta loves comic films
The actress, who has acted in a number of funny films, says, "According to me, comedy can be a lot of hard work.
In a movie like Housefull , you have to create comedy out of falling on a glass table or jumping from heights. It's all action, but packaged as comedy.

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Mahesh and I are extremely happy: Lara Dutta
Is she or isn't she pregnant? The gossip mills have been working overtime speculating about Lara Dutta's baby bump for the past couple of months.s she or isn't she pregnant? The gossip mills have been working overtime speculating about Lara Dutta's baby bump for the past couple of months.

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Lara Dutta is pregnant!
After intense speculation of is she, isn't she, it's time to rest all speculations as actress and former Miss Universe is indeed in the family way.

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Lara plays the doting wife
Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi are busy with their respective careers, but the duo makes the sure that that they spend enough time together.

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Lara Dutta is a spender!
If there's something that Lara Dutta loves doing then it's spending her hard-earned money. We hear that the former beauty pageant turned actress is a shopaholic.

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Lara Dutta eyes television!
After launching her health and fitness DVDs, Lara Dutta has her eyes set on the small screen. The actress is very close to negotiating a deal with a leading channel to host a reality show.

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Lara Dutta joins Greenathon 3

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Lara’s double celebration
Actor turned producer Lara Dutta is very happy that her maiden production has not just received good reviews but is still being played on the big screen. Apparently the film is in its fifth week and that is not the only reason that Lara is on cloud nine.

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Star Tech
iPad, A NECESSITY… I'm not a very dependent person, so while I don't dispute the fact that gadgets do make life much easier, I feel I can do without them if they are not around. My latest gadget is my iPad.

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I don`t want to play SRK`s wife or Akshay`s girlfriend: Lara Dutta
Mumbai: Lara Dutta, who recently tied the nuptial with tennis ace Mahesh Bhupati has made up her mind on the kind of roles she would be doing in future. The former Miss Universe has pulled off a stunning performance in a non-commercial flick 'Chalo Dilli', her first home production.

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I don't need to be in every film that I produce
Lara Dutta's maiden film as producer, 'Chalo Dilli', is currently running in theatres. The former Miss Universe-turned-actress is part of a small but steady trickle of Hindi film heroines exploring career avenues beyond acting and brand endorsements. What inspired her to take the plunge?

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Lara's daring act in Germany
Lara Dutta, who is playing an ultra glam girl in Farhan Akhtar's Don2, recalls shooting in extremely low temperatures in Germany. "Germany was freezing cold when we were shooting there last November. I remember shooting for a sequence for which I had to climb up and down the steps of an opera house almost 45 times wearing a backless gown.

News Source: Indian Express

Lara Dutta is quite a fashionista
Actress Lara Dutta was always known to be the fashionista on the block. But Bollywood and running around trees can take a toll on almost anybody. After playing gaon ki chhori to the elite city chick in her latest flick, She has proven that she can carry off almost any look with elan.

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I like being married: Lara Dutta Bhupathi
Marriage seems to suit actress Lara Dutta Bhupathi pretty well and has proven to be lucky. The actor, who turned producer recently, had a good run with the critics with her first film that released last weekend.
While she cannot contain her excitement on turning producer, the first thought that comes to her mind is husband, tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi.

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And they live happily…
Star power was in full glow at the RSI poolside on April 27 and Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta greeted more than a hundred guests. Organised by their parents, the Bhupathis — Krishna and Meera, and the Duttas — Lalit and Jennifer to "Meet and greet Lara and Mahesh," it was the duo's first visit to Bangalore after their wedding in Goa on February 19.

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Lara's juggling act
After a talk-of-the-town reception, life has been a runaround for Lara Dutta, juggling marriage, acting and production on Chalo Dilli. Barely two months after her wedding, Lara has dropped right into the deep end of a hectic schedule, though she claims, "I am just enjoying my married life."

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Actresses end up playing wives and girlfriends: Lara Dutta
Hindi film heroines still get little chance to take on the burden of a film and end up playing wife, girlfriend or love interest, says actor-producer Lara Dutta, explaining that the name of her production company Bhigi Basanti is a tongue-in-cheek take on how they are viewed in Bollywood.

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Check out: Lara Dutta on Grazia cover
When you talk about models entering the film industry, various names crop up. But the one name that simply stands out is none other than the Miss Universe turned actress, turned producer and most recently, celebrity wife, Lara Dutta.
Lara, who recently tied knot with ace tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi is yet getting accustomed to her latest role of being a wife, and talking about just that, in the latest issue of Grazia.

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Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak talk about Chalo Dilli
Mention two words and let's see what names pop up - chalk and cheese. Or let's put it this way: business and pleasure. Anyway you look at it, the names Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak pop into mind, thanks to the big hoardings of Chalo Dilli spread across the city and the capital, I'm sure.

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“Chalo Dilli is high on content”: Lara Dutta
In a candid chat, Lara Dutta Bhupathi talks about her production house Bheegi Basanti, its maiden venture Chalo Dilli, the films music and more
Former Miss Universe, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, Indian actor and the new Mrs Bhupathi. Lara Dutta Bhupathi always has donned different hats with élan. In the current role as the producer of Chalo Dilli, she talks about her debut film, future projects and more

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Mahesh calls wifey Lara ''Chammak Challo''
This is quite a filmy one for sure. Lara Dutta, who turns producer with her upcoming film CHALO DILLI, has a nick name reminiscent of the bollywood yore.
According to ours sources, Lara Dutta is fondly called "Chammak Challo" at home. She has earned this name from her partner Mahesh Bhupati, who always calls her by this name.

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Lara Dutta says 'Chalo Dilli'
Actor Lara Dutta came to Mumbai from Bangalore to model when she was 16 years old, and since then she has always been referred to as the girl from Bangalore .
But when the former Miss Universe came to the capital this Saturday to promote her movie "Chalo Dilli",....

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Lara, Vinay the odd balls
Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak bring back the unusual pairing in Bollywood with their ribtickling movie Chalo Dilli
Small films with good content have been winners at the box office. Remember Bheja Fry, Dev.D, Band Baaja Baarat, No One Killed Jessica, Phas Gaye Re Obama? Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak starrer Chalo Dilli, with its solid script, is certainly looking to prove the same point when it opens in theatres today.

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Lara Dutta, actress
A beauty like Lara Dutta is always a delight for cameramen but it’s not every day that they get to shoot her. Like this time, the actress who was in the city on Wednesday with hubby Mahesh Bhupathi (present here to promote tennis) refused to do any photo shoot because apparently she had come without her make-up man. “She won’t be wearing any make-up so no pictures, please,” her publicity manager informed well in advance.

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Vinay Pathak, Lara Dutta promote Challo Dilli on Dance Ke Superstars

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Mahesh is very filmi, says Lara
Bollywood actress Lara Dutta, who makes her debut as a producer along with husband Mahesh Bhupathi for 'Chalo Dilli', says the tennis star is very 'filmi' and has an eye for cinema.

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Chalo Dilli is a well written film: Lara Dutta
Mumbai, April 25 (ANI): The cast and crew of Challo Dilli is on a full promotional spree. While promoting it in Mumbai on Sunday, Lara Dutta said her forthcoming film with actor Vinay Pathak is a well-written film and the script is the selling point of the movie.

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'Chalo Dilli' is an out-and-out commercial film: Lara
The unconventionally-paired Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak speak about their upcoming film 'Chalo Dilli', which is also Lara's first as a producer
Seated in the recording room of Mehboob studio since 1 pm, this writer met Vinay Pathak and Lara Dutta, the unlikely pair of Chalo Dilli (which releases on April 29), after a four hour wait. Vinay, full of energy and wit was simple dressed in a pair of jeans and a black shirt and Lara looked stunning in her short dress.

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Lara and Vinay team up for 'Chalo Dilli'

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Lara turns over a new leaf
A new film, a new career as producer and marriage, Lara Dutta has entered a new phase of her life. The actress believes that when the time is right, all good things come together. Not one to shy away from reality, Lara talks to CS about all things dear to her -- her career and her personal life:

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Marriage and Movies
Post marriage has been a productive time as Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi turn producers with Chalo Dilli
Ask actress Lara Dutta about life after marriage with Mahesh Bhupathi and she chuckles, "It's the same. I see so little of Mahesh as was the case even before our marriage."

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Lara Dutta bonds with 'Asmi' to promote Challo Dilli
Mumbai, April 22 (ANI): Bollywood stars Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak unveiled the designer-oriented creations of Asmi's jewellery during the promotion of their upcoming film 'Chalo Dilli' in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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I don't want to poison my husband: Lara Dutta
Post-marriage, life is busier than ever, says Bollywood actor Lara Dutta. In town with husband, tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, to promote their maiden production venture — Chalo Dilli— the actor says work is still her priority.

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Lara Dutta promotes 'Chalo Dilli' with ASMI's diamond Jewellery
Actress-turned-producer Lara Dutta is leaving no stone unturned for her first production Chalo Dilli. Now the name of ASMI's Jewellery is also associated with her movie.

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Lara Dutta: 'People want me in Chalo Dilli'
Lara Dutta has said that her casting opposite Vinay Pathak is the unique selling point of their new film Chalo Dilli.
The former beauty queen said that her appearance opposite theatre-trained actor Pathak would bring audiences in to see the film.

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Unusual Cast Is The USP Of Chalo Dilli: Lara Dutta
Lara Dutta, who is paired opposite Vinay Pathak in their upcoming film Chalo Dilli, says the unusual cast is the USP for small films and it helps lure audience into the theatres.

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Lara felt like a don when shooting for Don 2
Lara Dutta, who was shooting for Don 2 in Malaysia recently, was quite rattled by the last day of her shoot after which she had to catch a flight back to Mumbai.

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Title track of 'Challo Dilli' released by Lara
Newly-wed actress Lara Dutta has donned the producer’s hat with ‘Challo Dilli’, and the beautiful diva is quite upbeat about the film, the title track of which was recently launched.

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Music of Lara, Vinay starer 'Chalo Dilli'launched in Mumbai
Mumbai, April 06 (ANI): Bollywood actors Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak launched the music of their forthcoming film 'Chalo Dilli', directed by Sashant Shah, in Mumbai on Tuesday. And if you are wondering about the film's title, then let's hear it from Lara herself,

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First look of Chalo Dilli unveiled
A mannerless cloth trader from Chandni Chowk in Delhi and an elite heiress from Mumbai — that is how Vinay Pathak and Lara Dutta are introduced in the first look of Shashant Shah’s Chalo Dilli.

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Lara Dutta: I'm a huge Sholay fan
Lara Dutta is one busy lady these days. Barely two months into her marriage with tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, the actress has stepped into the role of a producer with her upcoming film Chalo Dilli, starring Vinay Pathak and her.

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Lara, Mahesh Bhupathi at audio launch of 'Chalo Dilli'
Challo Dilli co-producer Krishika Lulla reveals Lara Dutta's professionalism during the shoot of the film. She says, "Lara plays a socialite in the film while Vinay Pathak an obnoxious guy from Delhi.

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Husband Mahesh behind item song 'Laila', says Lara
Bollywood actor Lara Dutta, who is all charged up for her first home production, Challo Dilli, says it was her husband Mahesh Bhupathi who conceived the item song Laila O Laila which features Yana Gupta.

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Lara Dutta inspired by 'DDLJ'
If the train-catching sequence in the promo of Lara Dutta's debut production " Chalo Dilli" gives you a sense of deja vu, it was meant to be! The actress admits that she took inspiration from 1995 blockbuster " Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ)".

News Source: Times of India

Lara Dutta loves the name 'Basanti'
Lara Dutta is a huge Sholay fan, and she actually put her money where her mouth is, by launching her own production label-Bheegi Basanti Entertainment."I named it Bheegi Basanti Entertainment because I am a big Sholay fan and I love the name Basanti. I knew one day I would do something with Basanti and today you see my company's name."

News Source: Indiatoday

How SHOLAY's Basanti inspired Lara
Yesteryears' epic film SHOLAY has affected the lives of every Hindi cinegoer and its immortal characters like Thakur, Gabbar, Jai, Veeru, Basanti, etc, which have become household names, are popular even today. One such actor who is highly inspired by these mega characters is our very own Bollywood hottie, Lara Dutta.

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'Akshay Kumar is my mentor' - Lara Dutta

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Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak unveil the First Look of 'Chalo Dilli'
Glamorous Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak unveiled the first look of their upcoming film ‘Chalo Dilli’. This is the her first release since her marriage last month in Goa.

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Theatrical trailer of Chalo Dilli Exclusive!
The Shashant Shah directed Challo Dilli stars the interesting jodi of Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak, but that is what makes the films too good. Chalo Dilli is a journey film that showcases India, through the relationship of this mismatched couple and ends with a surprise twist. The film was produced Krishika Lulla, Lara Dutta, Kavita Bhupathi Chadda and co-produced by Ram Mirchandani. The film features music by Gourav Dasgupta, Anand Raj Anand, and Sachin Gupta.

News Source: Bollyspice.com

It's A Double Celebration For Lara Dutta!
Lara Dutta was on top of the world with India's success in the cricket World Cup. But her husband, tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi's victory at the Miami Masters tournament gave her another reason to celebrate Saturday night.

News Source: NDTV

CHALO DILLI promo releases alongside GAME
Audiences are in for a treat this Friday, 1st April 2010 as Lara Dutta's first home production CHALO DILLI will see its theatrical release alongside Abhinay Deo's GAME.

News Source: Glamsham.com

Vinay Pathak: Lara Dutta is most hot, sexy and intelligent
Filmmaker Shashant Shah's upcoming film CHALO DILLI is lately in news for its odd pairing - Vinay Pathak and Lara Dutta. And every other mind is wondering about this pairing as the two stars hail from two different worlds. While Vinay Pathak is known as the big star of small films, Bollywood hottie Lara Dutta has been mostly associated with huge commercial films.

News Source: Glamsham.com

Lara Dutta's a thorough professional
The lovely Lara Dutta is soon to wow audiences with her poised yet comic role in CHALO DILLI
With a novel and very interesting pairing of Lara Dutta and Vinay Pathak Chalo Dilli is a journey which along with the two protagonists showcases the real India and its colorful and funny people with their eccentricities.

News Source: Glamsham.com

Meet Lara Dutta Bhupathi
Lara Dutta has now become Lara Dutta Bhupathi. The actress has also updated her bio: 'Actor, goodwill ambassador to the UN, producer, entrepreneur,and tennis wife! :-) Still have my dogs too!!'
Lara is obviously in marital bliss. 'Wonderful weather, great tennis, the company of my husband, and well needed rest... Perfect!' she tweeted.

News Source: Rediff Movies

In a state of marital bliss
And less than a month ago, she got married! But Bollywood star and former Miss Universe Lara Dutta, who recently walked down the aisle with ace tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, believes in hard work. In the City recently to launch her yoga DVD, the pretty lady spoke to Metrolife on the DVD, life after marriage and her new role as a producer.

News Source: Deccan Herald

Lara Dutta�s on an eating spree
Actress Lara Dutta may be bringing out fitness videos but that doesn’t mean that she is giving up greasy food. A little birdie tells us that Dutta has been gorging on litti-choka till when she was in New Delhi for a shoot recently.

News Source: DNA

Lara-Hesh mixed doubles team
Their tight schedules haven’t left them with much time for each other in the two weeks since they tied the knot, but Lara Dutta has no complaints. Mention the Goa wedding and a smile lights up her face. “It was beautiful… Mahesh (husband Mahesh Bhupathi) and I wrote our own vows and he danced the first waltz of his life with me,” says Lara.

News Source: Hindustan Times

Lara's fitness mantra
The actress reveals how to get a fab bod in her new holistic lifestyle and fitness DVD.
Summer's here, which means it's time for summer dresses, shorts and swimwear. Lara Dutta tells you how to set the temperatures soaring further in her second holistic lifestyle and fitness DVD - 'Power Play'. So get that workout gear out of hibernation and whip into the best shape of your life.

News Source: Times of India

Lara speaks about her newly married life
To keep a balance between home and career is a tough job and Bollywood actress Lara Dutta came to know this after getting married to the man of her dream, ace tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi.

News Source: bollywoodmantra.com

Shape it up with Lara Dutta's 'Power Play'
Who can forget the sensational Lara Dutta who flaunted a bikini-bod in the movie Blue. Wish to get that body? If yes then read on…

News Source: mybangalore.com

I am glad I married a South Indian, says Lara Dutta
Bollywood actress Lara Dutta, who recently wed tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi, says that she is glad that her spouse is a South Indian, as she is a Punjabi girl who loves Southern food.
The statuesque beauty who wed Bhupathi in a sunset ceremony in Goa, said that she is a foodie, who loves both pani-puri and idli-dosa.

News Source: Deccan Herald

I love street food, says Lara Dutta
Who would have thought a tall, lissome actress and a former miss universe to be a foodie, but Lara Dutta is just that.
"You know something, I am a big foodie. Being a Punjabi, I love street food, especially chats, pani-puri, dahi-papdi, you name it and I love it", chuckles the beautiful Dutta, who did her schooling in Bangalore and whose family lives here.

News Source: DNA

Beauty queen Lara Dutta & Comedy king Vinay Pathak pair-up
What do you get when you put one of the most beautiful women in India alongside one of the greatest comedians of the country ! An entertaining, slice of life film that will have you laughing off your seats.
CHALO DILLI is a journey which along with the two protagonists showcases the real India and its colorful and funny people with their eccentricities.

News Source: glamsham.com

Lara-Mahesh's unusual honeymoon plans!
Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupati are in Dubai since Mahesh is competing in the Dubai Duty Free Men's Open tournament.
The couple got married in Goa on Feb 19th this month and registered their marriage before that on Feb 16, flew to Dubai immediately after the wedding since Mahesh was to play in the tournament.

News Source: Times of India

Lara Dutta, Mahesh Bhupathi delay honeymoon for tennis
After their church wedding in Goa on Saturday, Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi are presently in Dubai, not for their honeymoon but for tennis.

News Source: apunkachoice.com

Lara-Mahesh look made for each other
The former Miss Universe looked like a princess on her wedding day. Lara Dutta married her prince charming Mahesh Bhupathi in Goa on Saturday.
As reported earlier, Lara wore an Ellie Saab couture gown for the wedding and looked resplendent. The dress with a 10 metre train looked fetching with a diamond tiara.

News Source: apunkachoice.com

Mahesh, Lara become man and wife
Tennis-star Mahesh Bhupati and Bollywood actress Lara Dutta exchanged wedding vows in Victorian style at the sunset point of the erstwhile Portuguese fort of Aguada near here on Saturday.
"We had a memorable time at the wedding. Looking forward to the rest of our lives together," the celebrity couple said in their message after the wedding.

News Source: The Hindu

Lara Dutta-Mahesh Bhupathi sangeet ceremony sealed with a kiss
The media was kept away from the sangeet ceremony of Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi on Friday evening, but the couple was seen enjoying a romantic moment.

News Source: apunkachoice.com

Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta exchange wedding vows
It was an evening of roses and romance. With the Arabian Sea on one side and green undulating lawns on the other, the make-shift enclosure dressed in blush pink and lily white - flowers, candles, lanterns, ribbons and varying tapestry - sparking the ambience, the Bhupathi's - Mahesh and Lara - exchanged wedding vows in an intimate Christian ceremony at a luxury resort on Saturday

News Source: Times of India

Nuptial News
In a simple civil ceremony at their home, Lara and Mahesh made it official with Lara in a beige Ritu Kumar sari and Mahesh a khaki suit.
Don’t worry, more elaborate clothes are planned for the festivities that are happening in Goa, this weekend.

News Source: highheelconfidential.com

Lara Dutta, Mahesh Bhupathi get married
Bollywood actress Lara Dutta and tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi got married today in a civil ceremony. They are now headed to Goa for a Christian wedding.
The two got hitched at Mahesh’s Bandra house where a marriage registrar was reportedly called to legalize the marriage.

News Source: apunkachoice.com

Lara Dutta's health tips!
Dusky beauty Lara Dutta, who is set to tie the knot with beau Mahesh Bhupathi Feb 19, took out time from her busy schedule to give dietary and exercise tips.
'I have always been a supporter of exercise to lose weight, but the first step is to eat right. So start by eating right and then add an exercise regime to your routine and see the difference.

News Source: realbollywood.com

Lara roots for Paes-Bhupathi
She may not be a tennis freak, but Bollywood beauty Lara Dutta is sincerely hoping that her fiance Mahesh Bhupathi wins the men's doubles Australian Open with his partner Leander Paes Sunday.
"So proud of Lee & Hesh!!! Praying for a win! The only Grandslam title they haven't won together... YET!!! C'monnnnn Boys!!! (sic)," Lara posted on her Twitter page following Paes-Bhupathi's entry into the Australian Open final Thurdsay.

News Source: Times of India

Lara adds one more label to her resume
Lara Dutta has added one more label on her resume - shoe designer. Model, actress, fitness DVD host, and now this! The actress, who is getting married to tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi next month, is gearing up to launch her designer shoe line soon.

News Source: MID DAY

LARA DUTTA LAUNCHES KELLOGG'S 'SPECIAL K'
It was an exceptionally healthy Tuesday morning start for the local journos at a Spa in Mumbai, where they had assembled for the promotional campaign of leading breakfast cereal brand Kellogg's 'Special K' with its newly chosen brand ambassador actress Lara Dutta. In a first-of-its-kind innovative campaign organized by Kellogg's, press was invited to breakfast and an impromptu yoga session with Lara's trainer from Canada, Tonia Clark (who is also responsible for helping in compiling Lara's Yoga DVD).

News Source: bollyspice.com

Shah Rukh, Lara to Perform at Muscat Festival
A slew of events including a fashion show, a cycle race, extreme sailing championship and food festivals are slated for the Muscat Festival which opens in the capital of Sultanate of Oman Jan 27-Feb 24 with Bollywood names like Shah Rukh Khan and Lara Dutta participating in it, top officials said here Monday.

News Source: daijiworld.com

Lara Dutta's hen party in Dubai
Lara Dutta ties the knot with tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi on February 19. Ahead of the festivities, her close friend and fashion retail CEO Raza Beig threw her a lavish hen party at his Dubai house over the weekend.

News Source: NDTV

Lara rushing against time for marriage preparations
With just one month left, actress Lara Dutta's marriage preparation have started off in full swing.
The actress, who is set to tie the knot with tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi Feb 19, says she's running against time to make the arrangements.

News Source: northindiatimes.com

‘Koffee With Karan 3′ Had Lara Dutta And Mahesh Bhupati Rocking The Show
January 17, 2011: ‘Koffee with Karan’ has never been frothier than it was on the episode which had the sensational Lara Dutta and her fiancée the tennis ace Mahesh Bhupati.
The hot duo certainly rocked on the show with their great charisma and a bonding that certainly had to be seen to be believed.

News Source: REAL Bollywood.com

Lara Dutta asks women to 'be special' with Kellogg's
After being appointed as brand ambassador for Kellogg’s Special K brand, Bollywood actress, Lara Dutta features for the first time in a commercial for the cereal makers.

News Source: Campaign India

The Six Degrees of… Lara Dutta
Kipp could win Miss Universe, if it wanted. At least, we could if they would let androgynous electronic business websites form the Middle East take part. Unfortunately they don’t so we’ll have to settle for writing about them. Lara Dutta, for instance, won Miss Universe in 2000.

News Source: kippreport

Lara’s Christmas in Bangalore
Lara Dutta, who made a quiet entry to the city on the evening of December 23, spent the Christmas weekend with her family in Bangalore. "She usually spends Christmas in Mumbai, but since she's getting married in February, Lara decided to come down this time," says Lara's sister, Sabrina.

News Source: Times of India

Lara, Mahesh go for 'Koffee With Karan'!
Former beauty queen and actress Lara Dutta teamed up with her fiance Mahesh Bhupathi for a tete-a-tete with filmmaker Karan Johar on his celebrity chat show "Koffee With Karan".

News Source: Times of India

Lara Dutta gorges on dhaba food!
She may be globe trotting as part of her acting career, but Punjabi girl Lara Dutta still finds dhaba food yummy.

News Source: realbollywood.com

Fitness is a lifestyle change, says Lara Dutta
Actor Lara Dutta who has always been very fitness conscious says being fit is a way of life for her. Which is why she decided to come out with a fitness DVD to help women understand their bodies better.

News Source: dnaindia.com

Lara Dutta is sweeping the PETA poll
The nominees have not been posted long on PETAIndia.com, but actors Lara Dutta and R Madhavan have already taken the early lead in PETA India's annual Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity poll. Running close behind in the race for the title are Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Vidya Balan and Amitabh Bachchan. The poll runs until January 9.

News Source: Masala.com

No point losing sleep to look like someone else: Lara Dutta
Actress Lara Dutta, probably, is in the best phase of her life. She recently got engaged to tennis star Mahesh Bhupati ending all speculation on their romance, and also launched a fitness DVD.

News Source: DNA

Lara Dutta to endorse Kellogg’s Special K
Kellogg India has signed on Lara Dutta as brand ambassador for Kellogg's Special K, its breakfast cereal designed for weight management. Kellogg's Special K was launched in India in 2008 and is the company's biggest cereal brand globally.

News Source: Campaign India

Get fit with Lara
A well-known designer famously stated, “I can send clothes tailored for a mannequin to Lara Dutta and she would fit in without much alteration. She is a designer's delight.” Fitness has been a way of life ever since Lara's modelling days.

News Source: THE HINDU

Lara graces for the cover page of People’s magazine
Mumbai: Lara graces for the cover page of People’s magazine- The gorgeous Lara Dutta graces for the cover page of the December edition of People’s magazine.
The opening pages of the magazine reveals about Lara’s love affair with Mahesh Bhupathi.

News Source: BOLLYPATRIKA

Lara Dutta: Nothing conventional about Bheegi Basanti
Looking good is also about feeling good and our Bollywood beauties would obviously agree. While competing against each other both on and off screen is part of the game, a lot of them have taken to fitness like never before, and launching their own line of fitness DVDs is definitely not the latest fad. However, the latest entrant in the business is actor Lara Dutta.

News Source: DNA

Lara reveals all about her man Mahesh
"We are really happy together", says the glitteringly gorgeous Lara Dutta, whose face has started glowing … and every one knows that it's 'L-O-V-E', or should we say that its the love of her life, to whom she is all set to be a wife!

News Source: Oneindia

Lara Dutta's Yoga DVD: H.E.A.L and REJUVENATE Yourself
Energetic, Interactive and focus on well-being were the hallmarks of the DVD launch function organised by Reliance BIG Home Video. Yoga- Recovery and Rejuvenation is the first of Lara Dutta’s series of DVDs dedicated to fitness and holistic lifestyle. The event which was held at The Westin, Goregaon on 17th November 2010.

News Source: BOLLYSPICE.COM

Lara Dutta’s maiden production Chalo Dilli goes on floors
MUMBAI: Lara Dutta who’s turned producer and started her own production company called Bheegi Basanti Ent. Has started shooting for her maiden film Chalo Dilli.
Besides producing, Lara will also be acting in the film along with Vinay Pathak.

News Source: Business of Cinema

Lara excited about her super-sophisticated role in Don 2
Bollywood actress Lara Dutta, is excited about playing an ultra sophisticated mystery miss in Farhan Akhtar directed sequel, 'Don 2'. Ever since my Miss Universe days, fitness and holistic well-being has been extremely important for me.
"I have come back from the shooting for 'Don 2' in Berlin and it has been fantastic so far. My role is super sophisticated and glamorous," Lara told PTI, without divulging further details about her character.

News Source: Deccan Herald

Lara Dutta's Yoga DVD launch

News Source: YouTube

Turn fit to rock, the Lara Dutta way!
Lara Datta turns fitness guru with her signature DVDs
How important is being fit to you?
Ever since my Miss Universe days, fitness and holistic well-being has been extremely important for me.

News Source: indian express.com

Lara Dutta launches Yoga & Fitness DVDs
Bollywood actor, model, Ex-Miss Universe - Lara Dutta launches the first of her series of DVDs dedicated to fitness and a holistic lifestyle called Yoga - Recovery and Rejuvenation. Lara is all set to share her fitness secrets and her tips to a well rounded life via her series of fitness DVDs under the umbrella of H.E.A.L. With Lara where H.E.A.L stands for Health, Exercise and Longevity. The entire concept behind this initiative is to promote a lifestyle that represents a fit body, mind and spirit.

News Source: glamsham.com

Get fit with Lara
Lara Dutta is the latest to join her contemporaries and launch her own fitness DVD H.E.A.L With Lara. The leggy actress talks about her new venture, the secret of her svelte figure and her upcoming flick Don 2.

News Source: indian express.com

Lara to focus on films before marriage
At what was supposed to be an event organised to release Bollywood hottie Lara Dutta’s yoga video, matters took a much interesting turn. This afternoon, the actor revealed that unlike their secret engagement a couple of months ago, she and fiancé tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi would announce their marriage plans to the media once they decided on their wedding date.

News Source: IBN Movies

Lara Dutta launches her fitness DVD
Lara Dutta, who has joined the bandwagon of Bollywood actresses launching DVDs on fitness, says that yoga plays a vital role in keeping her in shape.
"Fitness has been important to me since my Miss Universe days and yoga plays an important part in my overall fitness regime. A combination of healthy eating and sensible exercising helps keep me looking and feeling great," Dutta told PTI after she launched a DVD 'HEAL with Lara' today.

News Source: DNA

Exciting time for me: Lara Dutta
On September 19, Lara Dutta announced that tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi and she had got engaged during the US Open in New York. Soon after, she flew off to Berlin for Don 2. In the two months since, her fiancé and she have spent only eight days together. “I hope distance makes the heart grow fonder,” Dutta laughs, adding that they have a rule not to stay apart for longer than three weeks at a stretch.

News Source: hindustan times

‘I am a good comic actress’
FIn the City recently, she spoke to Metrolife about her decision to turn producer, her engagement to Mahesh Bhupati and Bangalore. A Bangalorean, Lara admits that the City has seen a lot of change.
“But I keep coming back and going to my favourite spots and feel that nothing has changed at all,” she says. “But yes, there are new buildings, the airport has moved and the traffic is a nightmare,” she adds. What does she miss about the City? “I miss the coolness. I am not referring to the weather but the people of the City,” she adds laughingly.

News Source: Decan Herald

‘I’ve been getting tons of fan mail from Germany’
For Don 2, the chase begins in Berlin. The 50-day schedule in Germany has the support of the Berlin-Brandenburg film promotion company, Medienboard, that has reportedly invested 550,000 euros ($705,000) in the project.
“I’m told we will be shooting in locations that were off-limits to even Tom Cruise,” exults Lara Dutta, a new addition to the cast. “I’ve been to Berlin before, many years ago, and I can’t wait to go back.”

News Source: hindustantimes

Lara Dutta: “I’m Curvy & Have Never Been A Size Zero!”
Lara Dutta surprised us (and how!) with her babelicious curves in Blue and though we don’t care so much about the movie, we can assure you that this bikini babe certainly had all our attention. The former Miss Universe, who recently got engaged to tennis star Mahesh Bhupati, has always had an envious figure and she’s not afraid to show it off. “I’ve never been a size zero and I’ll never be. I’m curvy and that’s my USP.”

News Source: koimoi.com

Lara Dutta on the power of yoga
Yoga has been an inherent part of my life for many years now. I started practising when I trained for the Miss Universe contest. Since then, I have incorporated yoga into my life and it has become an essential part of my emotional and mental well being. I look forward to my yoga session every morning as a child looks forward to a treat. It is the perfect way for me to start my day.

News Source: hindustan times

Lara Dutta super-excited about "new" character in Don-2
Lara Dutta, who recently announced her engagement with Mahesh Bhupathi, speaks to Roshmila Bhattacharya on her first home production, other movies and more.

Let’s start with your first home production, Chalo Dilli. Is it on the Commonwealth Games?
(Laughs) No, it’s a light-hearted satire that will be produced under the banner of Bheegi Baatein Entertainment. The name of the company reflects how ‘filmi’ I am. I’m in it, but I haven’t locked on the hero.

News Source: hindustan times

Lara, Mahesh make their engagement official
Mumbai: After a lot of speculation, it is finally revealed that tennis ace Mahesh Bhupati and Lara Dutta are now officially engaged. Announcing it on Twitter, Mahesh Bhupati wrote, “So Lara and me got engaged in NY last week”. The news got confirmed when Lara re-tweeted it with a smiley face.

News Source: ZEENEWS.COM

Lara Dutta in Apsara mode
Do this small exercise: Close your eyes take a deep breath, exhale. Well, now, think about Lara Dutta, Bollywood's most eloquent glam doll in an 'Apsara' mode. Well, that's how the gorgeous Lara features on the cover of Hi! Blitz.

News Source: Bollywood hungama

Lara all set to impress Shahrukh Khan
Lara Dutta seems to be all set to impress King Khan, after all who doesn’t want to be in good books of Shahrukh. Actually, the actress is the new entrant in the sequel of Farhan Akhtars’ Don which has SRK and Priyanka Chopra in the lead role.

News Source: Indiainfo.com

Lara in workshops for Don 2
Lara Dutta, who was last seen as Riteish Deshmukh’s Gujarati wife in Housefull, is gearing up for Farhan Akhtar’s Don 2. The sequel, which will see a number of new characters in its sequel, besides the original actors Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani and others, will have Lara playing an ultra-glamorous and chic girl.

News Source: Indianexpress.com

Lara Dutta wants to reinvent herself constantly
Delhi: From a beauty queen to a promising star in showbiz, Lara Dutta has come up a long way and she owes her success in films to the `mantra` of reinventing constantly.
The 32-year-old beauty, who is in seventh year of her professional career has essayed a variety of roles and is positive about playing a long innings.

News Source: Spicezee

Lara Dutta: Resplendent in a Sari
Lara Dutta looked ravishing in a nude feathered sari at Taiwan External Trade Development Council's 'Taiwan Excellence campaign – Excellent Lifestyles' launch in Juhu, Mumbai on Thursday August 12.
The former Miss Universe paired her sari with a revealing matching blouse accented with beads and crystals.

News Source: SAWF NEWS

“I Can Never Come Across Cheap”: Lara Dutta On Her Style Qoutient
August 6, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): A young woman who is perhaps the best in the business when it comes to comedy and can also sizzle on screen in the best of the designer outfits. Now that’s Lara Dutta for you, an Ex-Miss Universe, who is currently in seventh year of her professional career and is all positive about playing a long innings for years to come. What makes Lara confident about this continued run? Well, her “mantra’ of constantly reinventing herself.

News Source: Thaindian News

Aircel launches services in Punjab
Chandigarh, Aug 6 (IANS) Aircel Friday launched its GSM mobile services across Punjab.
Bollywood actress Lara Dutta launched the service in the state, which has seen a phenomenal expansion in the telecom sector in the last few years.

News Source: Thaindian News

Lara: I'm sure good roles will of course come
In last year and a half, there has been a flurry of films starring Lara Dutta with BILLU, DO KNOT DISTURB, BLUE and HOUSEFULL coming one after another. However, as things stand today, it won't be a year before one would see Lara Dutta on the big screen again. For someone who has impressed every time when given an opportunity, whether it is PARTNER, JHOOM BARABAR JHOOM, NO ENTRY, MASTI or ANDAAZ, she definitely deserves a lot-lot more.

News Source: GlamSham

A nostalgic Lara walks the ramp for Rina Dhaka
Model-turned actress Lara Dutta says it was a nostalgic feeling when she walked the ramp for designer Rina Dhaka at the ongoing Pearls Infrastructure Delhi Couture Week.
Model-turned actress Lara Dutta says it was a nostalgic feeling when she walked the ramp for designer Rina Dhaka at the ongoing Pearls Infrastructure Delhi Couture Week.

News Source: DNA India

It is challenging to be a showstopper: Lara Dutta
She is a former Miss Universe and has got years of modelling experience behind her but Bollywood star Lara Dutta still finds it challenging to be a showstopper.
"It is a challenge to be a showstopper and not just a model walking down the ramp. Even if you are a celebrity, you have to do justice to the clothes you are wearing and the designer you are walking for," said Lara.

News Source: spicezee

Lara Dutta repeats history
Lara Dutta will soon be doing something which she did way back in way back in 1988. Yes, the lovely lady will be walking for designer Reena Dhaka again after 12 years in Delhi. Lara will be accompanied by Jacqueline Fernandez on the ramp which will have 12 designers exhibiting their collections.

News Source: indiainfo.com

Lara Dutta Dons Veggie Dress for PETA
Bollywood loves animals and more and more stars are joining the movement to protect them! Sonam Kapoor has joined PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, in its fight for the protection of Maharashtra's birds, Amitabh Bachchan recently became the brand ambassador of WWF India's 'Save The Tiger' campaign, and Abhay Deol works with the Indian NGO Wildlife S.O.S to ban the use of bears who dance on the street for entertainment purposes.

News Source: Desi Hits

Lara Dutta to support Holland in the FIFA semi-finals
Bollywood actress Lara Dutta is extremely excited about attending the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup in Cape Town.
"Soooo excited! Touchdown in Cape Town on tuesday! Apart from being one of my favourite cities, I am super thrilled to catch the first semi final there," the actress posted on her Twitter page.

News Source: IBN Movies

Lara Dutta reveals her indulgences in the latest issue of Verve
Lara Dutta features in Verve this month. The actress looks a million bucks on the cover of the fashion mag. Coming to some honest confessions, Lara says, "I have always fought against being labeled". In this issue, Lara opens up like never before. She actually unravels her mystique self and tells her fans lots of facts about her that were never known.

News Source: Bollywood hungama

Lara Dutta to be chosen as PETA's latest ambassador
With the mention of the word PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), one is filled with images of animals and their 'saviors' (the recent past includes the likes of John Abraham, Celina Jaitly, Sherlyn Chopra), who we better know as 'Ambassadors'.

News Source: Bollywood hungama

Priyanka-Lara to star together again
After a gap of seven years, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta will share screen space once again. Lara has been cast as one of the leads in Don 2.

News Source: Deccan Chronicle

Lara Dutta to star in Don 2
There has been a new addition to Farhan Akhtar’s Don2. Along with Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar and Arjun Rampal, Lara Dutta will also be seen donning a role completely different. Though producer Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan are tight-lipped about where Lara Dutta will be fitting in the film, it is confirmed that she will not be replacing Esha Koppikar.

News Source: Bollywood Mantra

Fashion goes affordable with Zara
High-end fashion goes affordable in Delhi with Spanish clothing brand Zara opening their first store in the capital.
The flagship store of Inditex Group, Zara is a joint venture between Inditex and Tata's retail arm Trent Limited. It opened its first ever outlet in the capital at Select Citywalk Mall, Saket, on Friday.

News Source: Hindustan Times

Lara Dutta starts voice blogging
Actress Lara Dutta is following in the footsteps of megastar Amitabh Bachchan by launching her own voice blog.
"Hey! I just started Voice Blogging, you can dial *5148* from your Airtel number to listen to me. Catch you all there," Lara posted on her microblogging site Twitter.

News Source: Hindustan Times

Lara Dutta looks hot on Marie Claire cover
"Nobody can do what I do" says Lara Dutta, in the latest issue of Marie Claire. It is in this issue, wherein, this 'confident and sassy frame' girl gives a lowdown of what makes her what she is today: a top contender to the Numero Uno spot.

News Source: oneindia

I am partial to Akshay: Lara
Lovely Lara Dutta is back again in a terrific comedy, Sajid Khan’s much awaited movie ‘Housefull’. Lara talks to TOI about the mad-cap comedy, teaming up with Boman and things she did for the first time.

News Source: The Times of India

Lara Dutta upset with Sajid Khan!
Lara Dutta has expressed her contentment over the success of her recent movie Housefull. She has said that she was really enjoyed working on this film and it was a great pleasure to work with such talented actors in that movie.

News Source: TopNews.in

Lara goes down memory lane!
It’s been a decade since the sexy Lara Dutta won the prestigious beauty title that shot her to universal stardom.
And guess what, her family and friends recently threw her a surprise two-day bash to commemorate the anniversary. Her loved ones flew in from all around the world to be a part of the well-planned surprise.

News Source: The Times of India

Getting married once is hard enough: Lara Dutta
Lara won’t comment on her personal life,” Lara Dutta’s publicist tells us. It’s quite unlike the Lara we’ve known —forthcoming and open about the men in her life. “Call it anything, maybe a phase. But I won’t comment,” asserts Lara, just back from a trip to the US with her friends.

News Source: India Times

Akshay Kumar is my role model: Lara Dutta
From her debut film 'Andaaz' to her upcoming comic flick 'Housefull', Lara Dutta has shared screen space with Akshay Kumar in half a dozen films and has come to look up to the star as her role model.
"Akshay is a role model for me," says Lara, who is extremely excited about 'Housefull'. And why not, comedies have worked wonders for her in the past, mostly the one's that saw her opposite Akshay.

News Source: Indian Express

Celeb Diary: Lara Dutta 19-04-2010
7 am: Up and headed for a swim.
8:30 am: A breakfast of muesli, fruit and yogurt. At my parents' home in Bangalore. Its so green and quiet here!
11 am: Settling down to a couple of phone-in interviews for my film Housefull.
1:30 pm: Ghar ka khaana!! Yum... rajma and baigan bharta!! So good to be home and spoilt rotten by my parents! :)

News Source: Mid Day

I saw the Housefull board many times - Lara Dutta
We bring to you the heartfelt interview of Lara Dutta, who celebrates her birthday today! A candid Lara speaks about how she ended up watching Maine Pyaar Kiya a whopping 16 times, her tryst with The Matrix and much more, including the never-before told secret about her tattoo! All this and much, much more. Read on to discover the real Lara Dutta!

News Source: Oneindia

Lara Dutta wants to take a break from comedy
Actress Lara Dutta who has lately been doing various comic movies such as Bhagam Bhaag, No Entry, Partner and Do Knot Disturb, will soon be seen in yet another comedy flick Housefull. Even though she is looking forward to it, the actress now wants to take a break from comedy films.
Speaking to Businessofcinema.com, Dutta says, "Most of the films I am offered lately are comedy films, I like doing comedy, it's something that works everybody wants to go to the theater have a great time and come back, nobody wants to watch social dramas otherwise those are the films that would have been made.

News Source: BOC

Lara Dutta bikini logic to make theaters HOUSEFULL??
Heard this?? Lara Dutta, the sizzling hot bollywood babe with a fabulous figure as shown in a two piece bikini in Sajid Khan’s upcoming mega- budget flick ‘Housefull’ opposite action specialist Akshay Kumar, has become philosophical and cites a solid BEACH logic behind her body show.

News Source: Star Dust

Lara Dutta to endorse Colgate Active Salt toothpaste
Lara Dutta has been roped in as the brand ambassador of Colgate Active Salt. She will be seen a new ad campaign for the brand, which will feature her in a news reporter's role.
Colgate Active Salt advertising has been using the Interruption campaign idea for many years now. The brand team wanted to refresh this format, and make the Interruption more engaging and eye catching for the viewer. It was therefore decided to shoot and air the Check Out counter film, which shows a dramatic transformation in the reporter from a Check Out counter girl to The Reporter taking the viewer by surprise.

News Source: Business of Cinema

Lara Dutta turns interrupting reporter
Lara is endorsing the Colgate active salt for which a new Ad campaign is shot featuring the sizzling actress in the reporter's role. The brand also had featured likes of Sandhya Mrudul and Koel Puri in the past.
Colgate Active Salt advertising has been using the 'Interruption' campaign idea for many years now. The brand team wanted to refresh this format, and make the Interruption more engaging and eye catching for the viewer.

News Source: GlamSham

Lara Dutta Enhances the Cover of Vogue
Lara Dutta warms the cover of Vogue magazine this month wearing an ice-blue hip-hugging silk skirt and a rouched cream cardigan with plunging neckline. "I need therapy when it comes to shopping,” she says in an article inside, “I have no rules. My friends call me a compulsive shopaholic and joke that I can find arm loads to buy even at the paanwalla."

News Source: Bollyspice.com

Lara Dutta is compulsive shopaholic!
Lara Dutta, who features on the cover of the March issue of Vogue magazine, would stop at nothing when it comes to "shopping". The beauty queen-turned-actress is described as a "compulsive shopaholic" by friends , and says she needs therapy for her splurging.
"I need therapy when it comes to shopping. I have no rules. My friends call me a compulsive shopaholic and joke that I can find arm loads to buy even at the paanwalla," Lara said in an interview to Vogue India's March issue.

News Source: NDTV

Lara Dutta becomes Vogue cover girl
If there is heaven on earth it is here, it is here, it is here. And if at all, there is any heavenly body, it is her, it is her, it is her! We are indeed talking about the 'beauty-licious' Lara Dutta, who is simply giving the models and actress and everyone alike, a mega marathon run for their money. And it is this very same chic who is all set to set the book stores afire as she is the cover girl for Vogue magazine for this month.

News Source: One India

Lara Dutta promises to bare her soul
It’s almost the end of February, two months have passed into the new year, (way quicker than I expected) and I thought it’s time to take stock of my New Year’s resolutions!
My three resolutions in order of priority were: One, have more awareness — of my actions, words, the food I eat, my body. The second was to learn to drive, and the third was to complete at least one of the projects I’ve been writing.

News Source: Hindustan Times

The archeologist, journalist, astronaut in Lara
A rare combination of beauty and brains, Lara Dutta is one of the finest actors today in tinsel town. The gorgeous diva has come a long way from her debut Andaaz and has grown as an actor with every films of hers.
She has a long fan following and when asked by one of her fans on the social websites- if not an actor what she aspired to become? “An Archeologist, a journalist or an astronaut were the careers always on my mind. I would have become one of them if not an actor,” exclaims Lara.

News Source: One India

Star Advice: Lara Dutta
I think it is very important to eat carbohydrates. I cannot starve myself. While going out, I make a deal to salad or soup first and then indulge in a heavy main course. Fortunately, I don’t have a sweet tooth, so I am satisfied after a few bites of a dessert. So, don’t starve yourself and indulge once in a way. You can also eat something healthy before going out to eat so you will eat less.

News Source: Star Box Office

Lara, Jiah and Deepika have a ball on the sets of 'Houseful'
A naughty prank played by Akshay Kumar in Italy when shooting for Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull, brought the three actresses of the film — Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone and Jiah Khan, close together. The story’s been told before, but it’s worthy of repetition.

News Source: India Times

Stand on your head to look like Lara Dutta
Ever wondered how many hours celebs really spend in the gym? Or what they eat for breakfast, apart from the paparazzi? Active gets the skinny on lara's fab-abs and other body parts to find out what it takes to look as good as the ex-Miss Universe

News Source: Mid Day

Lara Dutta To Cast Her Colgate Smile
This witty and perfect bod of Bollywood Lara Dutta is the new endorser for Colgate who will cast her beautiful smile in a more arresting way.
May be she feels this is the best way to keep constant appeal of her image in the public after the failure of her recent films in the box office.

News Source: India Server

Lara Dutta is brand ambassador of Colgate
If one has the smile that appeals to the whole 'Universe' and the other has that 'special something' that enhances smiles the world over, then, don't you feel that the coming together of the two is just inevitable?

News Source: OneIndia

Lara Dutta joins Abhishek to save tigers
After Abhishek Bachchan, who recently showed his concern to save tigers, it is the turn of the lovely Lara Dutta, to show her empathy towards the cause. Lara has come forward to raise her voice against the big cats’ extinction.

News Source: OneIndia

Lara Dutta’s A Perfect Square
Lara Dutta, currently looking forward to the April release of Housefull, loves social networking and has developed a habit she calls 8x8. At 8pm every evening, she answers eight questions at random from her army of admirers. Recently, we’ve learned she loves sailing and would like to have been the magical winged horse Pegasus.

News Source: Bollyspice

Vadapav for Lara
Lara Dutta had a good time when she went off for the Pune Film Festival. Lara is quite fond of the city in Maharashtra a few kilometres off Mumbai. After all this was the city which gave her the first title before she became Miss Universe. “I like Pune! it was good to be in the city albeit for a short time. I was crowned Miss India here. It has a good, young energy,” she says. And enroute to Pune, Lara did manage to catch up on some hot vada pav. “I had it with spicy chilli and coffee on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway! It was yummy!” she chirps.

News Source: India Info

Lara Dutta looks sultry on Harper’s Bazaar
With radiant skin, sparkling eyes and a charming smile, Lara Dutta is no less than an enchantress, and fashion magazines know best how to portray her as she never goes wrong with a cover page look.
So, after a scintillating photo shoot in best haute couture for Elle India November issue, Lara is again the cover girl and this time it’s for Harper’s Bazaar, December issue. The actress’ sultry pose in a black and white, polka dot bikini top teamed with an ultra short skirt is simple yet saucy, cool as well as chic.

News Source: apunkachoice

Lara does a bikini encore
Unlike her film, Lara Dutta won a round of applause from everyone as she showed off her chiseled body in a bikini in Blue. And she is now cashing in on it. In her next film, Sajid Khan’s Housefull, she will show off her fabulous body in a bikini again. Lara says, “Let’s just say that there is an ocean dive in Housefull.”
Lara adds, “I didn’t have a choice about the bikini in Blue. I couldn’t possibly go underwater in a burqa, could I? I worked hard on my physique, and it did generate interest.

News Source: India Times

Lara Dutta: The style Diva!
We don’t know why the former Miss Universe and B-town hottie, What is it that sets Lara Dutta apart from the bandwagon crowd? Well, this is one actress who has never stuck to the conventional goody image of a bollywood heroine. She has always carried herself with utmost charm and grace even in the skimpiest outfit. This lady has a lot of style and panache known to very few people.
Lara is one person who can carry off blacks and whites with as much confidence as that of any other colour. Her favourite choice is to go for pure shades of colours rather than floral or very dressy prints. According to insiders she has a penchant for big chunky jewellery, that is to say she uses one large piece of jewellery to enhance her outfit and look.

News Source: Entertainment and Showbiz

Ineffable Elle girl, Lara Dutta
We don’t know why the former Miss Universe and B-town hottie, Lara Dutta was giving a miss to do cover pages. Here is the girl tantalizing with her oriental looks, while mag stylists can’t ignore her European aura, suggestive just like her name

News Source: Apunkachoice

Lara Dutta dreams of winning a lottery

Mumbai: What would Lara Dutta do if she won a lottery? She didn't win but she did help give away cheques totaling Rs 16 crore to four lottery winners at an event in Mumbai.

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a luxury car, home, and everything you've ever dreamed of. The lottery and gaming brand Playwin gave away Rs 16 crore worth of pay cheques to four lucky winners at an event in Mumbai and the chirpy Lara Dutta did the honours.

News Source : IBNLive

Lara Dutta booked Rodricks' dress before WIFW

Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks cannot stop talking about how Bollywood actress Lara Dutta bought a dress from his spring-summer collection even before he showcased it at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) Saturday.
"Lara Dutta really liked one of my pink dresses which I showcased here today. She had tried three of my red carpet evening gowns in Goa, and really liked the pink one," Rodricks told reporters after his opening show.

News Source : Sify Movies

The tale of Lara's exotic bikinis!

The leading lady of BLUE, former Miss Universe, Lara Dutta, set temperatures soaring as she sizzled on screen sporting a wide range of exotic bikinis and left the audience gasping for more. Critics and movie goers are of the opinion that Lara Dutta has never looked as ravishing and well toned as she appeared in BLUE. And the credit for the praises goes to maverick designer, Rina Dhaka, who has styled and designed most of Lara's wardrobe in the underwater adventure

News Source : Bollywood Trade News Network

BLUE turns out a landmark film at Box-office!

Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Visions Ltd's BLUE has definitely set the cash registers ringing!

Directed by Anthony D'Souza, Bollywood's most ambitious project has lived up to its hype and people are flocking to the theatres to catch the grandest oceanic spectacle ever made in Bollywood!

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I wasn’t easy on myself: Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta may look stunning in Blue, but getting fit for the role was something she took seriously.
Life couldn’t be better for Lara Dutta as she plays the heroine in the multi-starrer movie Blue starring Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and Zayed Khan. Excerpts from an interview:

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Secret behind Lara Dutta's success

Former beauty queen Lara Dutta is on a roll of late. She is climbing the ladders steadily. So, what do you think is the secret behind her success? It has to be glamour.

Buzz up!They say sex sells, and Lara is a proof. She switched to glamour big time in her last couple of films and reaped good harvest. She played a glamorous model in her recent release Do Knot Disturb. This comedy flick got good response from the audience. Then her bikini show in Blue clicked. The film witnessed a fantastic opening.

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‘Blue’ emerges winner at box office

India’s first underwater thriller is proving to be a smashing hit at the box office. Multi-starrer Blue has easily won the Diwali battle, though the movie received mixed response from the audience as well as critics. ‘Blue’ grossed around Rs 19 crore approx over its first weekend, thumbs up to its sleek direction and camera work, and thanks to the bikini babe Lara Dutta.

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Lara is busy shopping for pals

Lara Dutta, who has been talked about for her two- bit swimsuit- clad role in Blue, is shopping these days.
"I am on a shopping spree. First it was Diwali shopping, and now I have to shop for some friends who have planned parties in the near future," the actress says.
Lara, we heard, is quite thoughtful about giving gifts.
"I try to keep the preferences, choices and likings of my friends in mind when I shop for them. So, when I buy gifts, I buy the things they would like," she adds.

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LARA'S TWO MACHO MEN

The former Miss Universe Lara Dutta is naturally very fond of Akshay Kumar because she started her Bollywood career with him in 'Andaaz'. She minces no word in admitting that Akki has been her guiding light. She says, "From day one, Akshay has been my support system in an industry where I was a total outsider. I knew no one in showbiz and nothing about films." In fact, whenever she faced an issue, she would pick up the phone and Akki would be there for her! He wanted her in 'Bhagam Bhag...' and then in 'Housefull'. She adds, "It was Akshay who recommended her 'Blue', and later reprimanded her for refusing it on the ground that she didn't know swimming.

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Mumbai: 16th September release is quite special as Blue is releasing on this Friday. The audience is excited to see the promos of the India's first underwater movie Blue.

In the meantime actors along with the directors and producers are busy doing the publicity for the movie. The interviews are in abundant from them.
Gorgeous Lara Dutta too has got a lot to say about her co-stars, the lady says; she naturally likes her co-star Akshay Kumar because she started her Bollywood career with him in Andaaz.

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Style Check: Lara Dutta

Lara Dutta is seriously underrated. She is beautiful, fit, hot and a talented actress with a knack for comedy. And her smile is dazzling and disarming.

Miss Dutta is stylish but she isn't a bimbette. As she has said earlier, she can even make jeans paired with a t-shirt and sneakers look glamourous. The beauty queen has brains and is very interesting to listen to. She is funny, as is evident from her witty replies when she appears on talk shows.

Even in Blue, she has toned up yet retained her curves and seeing her swim in bright bikinis has made men drool and women green with envy.

Her style is feminine, sophisticated and classy. Lara says that she loves to wear sarees, jeans and well-fitted dresses. Her face is very versatile: she can look Indian and earthy and Western and glamorous. She never goes over-the-top with make-up and this subtlety gives her a cut above the rest. With the right roles and big films, she will be appreciated and get the fame that she deserves.

News source: Star Box Office.com | read full story

Lara creates 'Ruhaaniyat' for Maheka

The two women are getting together at the Taj President tonight to present Maheka’s new set of 56 garments for the festive season called her Ruhaaniyat collection.

“The collection spreads happiness,” explains the designer. “It is soulful, simple, innocent and beautiful. And a different and matured colour palette, not just reds, blues and yellows, which while giving a very deeper meaning to the collection - also looks very blissful and expressive.

Ruhaaniyat is full of energy, it is complete and pure. It’s like a celebration.”
Maheka, for the first time, perhaps, has attempted to create an entirely Indian range. “The silhouette, the embroidery, the embellishments are all very Indian,” admits the designer. “Every woman will connect with it. The designs are traditional, but also innovative.”

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Lara Dutta on Blue and a rocking 2009

When Lara Dutta was first offered Blue, she refused it. "Akshay Kumar recommended my name to the producers,” she said. “The moment I got to know of it, I called Akshay and told him that I wouldn't be able to accept the assignment. He knew the reason behind my decision."

The reason was that Lara didn't know how to swim. "Not many people are aware that I had almost drowned while shooting for Andaaz,” said the actress. “Akshay had rescued me.” And since major portions of Blue were to be filmed in the ocean, swimming was mandatory.

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Lara Dutta : When You Have Govinda & David Dhawan, Comedy Comes Out Automatically
Bebo-cum Dolly-cum-Lara Dutta

Miss Universe Lara Dutta stepped into various genres of movies but off late her trademark movies are mainstream comedy. She started out her career with films like 'Andaaz', 'Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost', 'Bhaagam Bhaag', 'No Entry', 'Partner', 'Billu Barber' etc. The dazzling Lara Dutta is back again in yet another comedy flick 'Do Knot Disturb' directed by Vashu Bhagnani starring Govinda. We interviewed Lara to know more about her new film 'Do Knot Disturb'

Read interview | News source: Planet Bollywood

Lara Dutta hopes for bumper Diwali with 'Blue'

Lara Dutta, who has been creating waves with her svelte figure and bold avatar in the promos of 'Blue', hopes the film turns out to be a hit and makes her Diwali really special.

'Blue', also starring Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and Zayed Khan is centered on an underwater treasure guarded by sharks and is slated to release Oct 16, just a day before Diwali.

'My next film after 'Do Knot Disturb', 'Blue' is releasing just a day before Diwali, so I'm hoping that it does well and my Diwali becomes a bumper Diwali,' Lara, who was wearing a pink satin dress, told reporters here.

The former beauty queen-turned-actress was in the capital to attend the 25th edition of MMTC's Festival of Gold.

Asked how she planned to celebrate the festival of lights, Lara said Diwali would be a family affair for her this year, unlike last time.

'Diwali is a festival meant to be celebrated with family, but last year I was shooting in Singapore for 'Do Knot Disturb'. So this year I'll be spending time with my close ones,' Lara said.

News Source: Bombay News.net

I have no problem with Sushmita: Lara

NEW DELHI: The two beauty queens became Miss Universe and later joined Bollywood. Now when they come together for a film, rumours of rivalry are bound to do the rounds. But Lara Dutta, who stars along with Sushmita Sen in comedy "Do Knot Distrurb", says they got along well and would love to work together again.

"Sushmita is a lovely person and we never had any problem working with each other. This (rumour) is generated for publicity, but there is normally very little truth behind the talk that we didn't get along," Lara told IANS in an interview."Our country has only two Miss Universes and if they also start fighting...it couldn't get sadder than that. I just wish I had more screen time to share with her, as we had not worked together earlier and it was a fantastic opportunity," she said.

Rumour mills were abuzz that the two actresses were having a cold war due to Lara's meaty part in the film directed by David Dhawan.Lara hoped she would get a chance to work again with Sushmita, who was crowned Miss Universe in 1994.

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I am extremely fond of Lara, Riteish

Riteish Deshmukh is acting opposite Lara Dutta in ‘Do Knot Disturb’ and the actor is open about his personal and professional relationship he shares with his co-star Lara Dutta. He openly declares that he is extremely fond of Lara Dutta.

"My camaraderie with Lara is excellent and I am extremely fond of her. I have worked with her before; so I share a certain rapport with her," Riteish said. After 'Bardaasht' and 'Masti', ‘Do Knot Disturb’ is his third film with the former Miss Universe.

"As colleagues it is important to have on-screen chemistry and when you are doing comedy it is important to have the right timing and everything. Both of us understand that.

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Lara Dutta’s bikini look in ‘Blue’

Actress Lara Dutta was last seen in ‘Billu Barber’ in a de-glam avatar. She is now set to add the oomph factor in the forthcoming ‘Blue’ with her bikini avatar. Lara has worked very hard with strict diet and training regime to get the lean look that she flaunts in a bikini in the film.

She has also learnt swimming and scuba diving for the film. It may be mentioned here that earlier Lara used to shy away from the roles which required her to swim. She has a titillating underwater romantic song with Sanjay Dutt in the flick.

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Lara's Blue appearance raises B-town's GQ

Actress Lara Dutta, it seems, is getting sexier by the day. Having grabbed eyeballs from the first promos of Blue, she now seems to be the latest beauty to up the Bollywood glam quotient.

With her latest film Blue, the actor is likely to up the oomph factor like she has never done before. Stripping down to a bikini and doing an underwater number are just parts of it.

Probably Lara has learnt from her past mistakes and the recent hits at the box-office. The girl who won the world as Miss Universe in 2000 failed to create a stir at the box office despite being a part of a hit film, Andaaz.

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Lara will make you laugh!

Even in her forthcoming films Do Knot Disturb and Houseful, Lara hopes to get a few laughs with her roles. “These comedies allow me to let myself go in a way I can never do in real life because I’m too private a person,” she said.

Lara confirmed, “Yes, Houseful will be my third comic role in a row. And I’m not worried. It’s a large cast (Deepika Padukone and Jiah Khan). But I have the best part among the girls.”

Lara is proud to be known as a comedy actor. She said, “It’s been a while since we had a leading lady doing comedy. I love working with directors like Priyadarshan, David Dhawan and Sajid Khan. I love it when they say they can’t think of anyone else for the part. I think doing comedy is far tougher than serious roles. I don’t have to break my bangles and rub the sindoor off my hair to prove a good performance. Though I still have to get that one performance-oriented role which would take me to another level. Every morning I wake up and say, I know it’s out there somewhere.”

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Lara Dutta will be co-hosting IDEA IIFA Awards 2009

Lara, 31, emphasized comfort with her travel attire, wearing a blue floral print collar top with long sleeves and jeans. She accessorized with a brown leather studded belt, Louis Vuitton tote, diamond drop earrings, diamond pendant necklace and a watch in her left arm.

Lara Dutta will be one of the hosts, along with Ritesh Deshmukh and Boman Irani, at the three day long IIFA event starting on June 11 at the Venetian Macau-Resort-Hotel. The event will include a performance by the world-famous Cirque de Soleil.

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Lara Dutta to join Riteish, Boman as IIFA co-host

The Idea IIFA Awards 2009 are just a few days away and with each passing day the excitement just keeps growing more and more, especially as the IIFA action shifts to Macau this year.

Most of Bollywood's biggest stars are expected to make an appearance at the 10th edition of the IIFA Awards which kickstarts on June 11th 2009.

The host for this year's IIFA is the same jodi which brought the house down with their funny antics last year. We are indeed referring to Boman Irani and Riteish Deshmukh. However, this time, Boman and Riteish will also be joined by the gorgeous Lara Dutta who will co-host the gala event.

Among the performers expected to set the stage ablaze are Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor (for whom this will be a first live performance) and the hot-n-happening pair of Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra who would be seen doing a special act to promote their upcoming film Kaminey.

source: IndiaFM

Lara: I like to be Unpredictable

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Lara Dutta: High octane glamour at Aircel GSM service launch
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April 9, 2009

The former Miss Universe (2000) rocked a white saree with a revealing crochet halter choli. She accessorized with chunky crystal chandelier earrings, white heels and a statement pearl bracelet in her left arm.

Her sleek bob with side swept bangs sizzled. She made her eyes the focus with smoked-out kohl liner and pearl shadow. She rounded her looks with light-pink lips and french manicured nails.

Source: SAWF News

Lara meets Hooghly
March 19, 2009

Lara Dutta bonded with the Knight Riders mascot Hooghly on the sets of Knights and Angels.

The actress shook a leg with the participants of the reality show that will select cheerleaders for the Kolkata Knight Riders team.

Cricketer Shatrunjay was also on the show.

Murli Kartik wanted to be with Lara as celeb guest as he finds

her attractive but he couldn't make it due to other commitments. His loss became Shatrunjay's gain.

Source: Mid Day, Mumbai.

Lara gives credit to Akshay
16 Mar 2009

Lara Dutta may be going on and on about her underwater stunts in Blue — well, there’s little else she’ll talk about, she’s always so mumwhen it comes to anything else — but the lass is now also giving due credit to co-actor Akshay Kumar for those deep sea acts. Apparently, it was Akki who suggested her name for the movie! “Akshay was the one who recommended my name for Blue,” she confesses. Lara told us that she wasn’t too comfy diving 70 feet under water with sharks all around, but it was Akshay who pushed her to do it. “I got a call from Akshay. He suggested that I take some swimming lessons before the starting of the film, and that if I wasn’t comfortable then I could well back out of the movie altogether. But then Akshay has a favourite dialogue that works wonders for me. He says, ‘Tum nahin toh aur kaun?’ That really gets me!” laughs Lara.

Source: Bombay Times, Times of India.

Lara and Kylie Bond
Lara is also shaking a leg with Kylie Minogue in the promo video of Blue along with Akshay Kumar. Sources say that there is some female bonding happening on the sets whete Lara is giving her 'inputs' to Kylie about India and Bollywood.

Mumbai: Making her debut as an international TV show host, Lara Dutta will soon be seen diving into the deep seas. Having recently acquired her US deep sea diving certificate, Lara says that she will soon start shooting for the show that aims to raise awareness about the endangered marine life due to rising levels of pollution in the oceans.

"I have just been certified as a deep sea diver (by an international agency in the US) and I can dive up to 70 feet anywhere in the world. I was contacted by National Geographic to shoot for this 32-episode docu-feature which will involve deep sea diving in spots which are out of bounds for the general public. I have been given special permission to shoot in these isolated spots in the high seas as the host of this show. I have already given my nod for 13 episodes; I am working my dates out for the rest of the programme," says Lara, who always wanted to be an environmentalist.

"Ever since I won the Miss Universe crown, I was itching to take up a cause like this. I am a goodwill ambassador for the UN for the past nine years now and I am glad that I will be able to make people aware about the grave dangers that marine life is staring at," the actor adds.

Seen feeding sharks and whales in her next film Blue, Lara says, "That is when I discovered my love for the sea and the life forms that thrive in there." Of course, our earthly 'life forms' will be more than thrilled to see Lara diving around in sexy bikinis and bodysuits, no? "If you are expecting to see me dancing or running across the beach in a bikini in the film, you will be disappointed. A lot of actors may have done that, but I am not comfortable in those scenes. In fact, I have told Tony (D'Souza) that I should not be seen in swimwear in any shot outside water," she clarifies.

source: DNA