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{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1978)}}

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{{Infobox person
| name               = Lara Dutta Bhupathi
| image              = Lara Dutta at the grand finale of Miss Diva 2020 contest (Close up).jpg
| caption            = Dutta in 2020
| image_size         = 
| birth_place        = [[Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh]], India
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1978|04|16|df=y}}
| yearsactive        = 1995–present
| title              = [[Miss Universe 2000]] <br> [[ Miss India 2000 ]] <br> Miss Intercontinental 1997
| occupation         = Actress
| education          = [[University of Mumbai]]
| spouse             = {{marriage|[[Mahesh Bhupathi]]|2011}}
| children           = 1
| awards             = [[List of awards and nominations received by Lara Dutta|Full list]]
}}

'''Lara Dutta Bhupathi''' ({{nee}} '''Dutta'''; born 16 April 1978) is an Indian actress. She won the [[Miss Universe 2000]], and has since predominantly worked in [[Hindi]] films and series. Dutta is a recipient of a [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]] and established herself as a prominent leading actress in the 2000s.

Dutta made her acting debut with ''[[Andaaz]]'' (2003), which won her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=CROWN AND BEYOND: A peek at Lara Dutta's spectacular journey! - Beauty Pageants|work=Beauty Pageants|access-date=29 November 2022|url=https://www.femina.in/beauty-pageants/miss-diva/crown-and-beyond-a-peek-at-lara-duttas-spectacular-journey/articleshow/93135938.cms}}</ref> She went on to star in several commercially successful films, including the comedies ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'' (2004), ''[[No Entry]]'' (2005), ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'' (2006), ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'' (2007), ''[[Housefull (2010 film)|Housefull]]'' (2010), and ''[[Chalo Dilli]]'' (2011), and the action film ''[[Don 2]]'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web|title=7 best Lara Dutta movies showcasing her remarkable talent|work=Pinkvilla|access-date=15 September 2024|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/lara-dutta-movies-1299012|date=24 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lara Dutta on being her busiest at 40: 'It's the best time as I'm getting to play more versatile and layered characters'|work=Firstpost|access-date=21 July 2023|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/lara-dutta-on-being-her-busiest-at-40-its-the-best-time-as-im-getting-to-play-more-versatile-and-layered-characters-10257041.html|date=5 January 2022}}</ref> Following a hiatus, Dutta appeared in the British drama miniseries ''[[Beecham House]]'' in 2019 and portrayed [[Indira Gandhi]] in the film ''[[Bell Bottom (2021 film)|Bell Bottom]]'' (2021). She has since taken on roles in streaming series such as ''[[Hundred (Indian TV series)|Hundred]]'' (2020), ''[[Kaun Banegi Shikharwati]]'' (2022) and ''[[Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond]]'' (2024).

In addition to her acting career, Dutta has hosted several award shows and has her own line of beauty care products. She is married to tennis player [[Mahesh Bhupathi]], with whom she has a daughter.

==Early life and background==
Dutta was born 16 April 1978<ref name="NDTV_Lara_Dutta">{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/inside-lara-duttas-40th-birthday-party-1838940 |title=Inside Lara Dutta's 40th Birthday Party |publisher=NDTV |access-date=14 December 2018 |date=17 April 2018 |first=Shruti |last=Shiksha |archive-date=15 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215022126/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/inside-lara-duttas-40th-birthday-party-1838940 |url-status=live}}</ref> to a Hindu Punjabi father and an [[Anglo-Indian]] mother in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.<ref name="Seetharamaiah">{{cite news |last=Seetharamaiah |first=K.V.|title=Lara's culmination of a dream |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/laras-culmination-of-a-dream/articleshow/47846125.cms?referral=PM |work=The Times of India |date=29 May 2003 |access-date=4 April 2014 |archive-date=29 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029171906/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Laras-culmination-of-a-dream/articleshow/47846125.cms?referral=PM |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://wonderwoman.intoday.in/story/what-makes-lara-dutta-the-it-girl/1/88100.html |title=What makes Lara Dutta the 'It' girl |website=wonderwoman.intoday.in |access-date=23 January 2016 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304130923/http://wonderwoman.intoday.in/story/what-makes-lara-dutta-the-it-girl/1/88100.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> Her father is [[Wing commander (rank)|Wing Commander]] L. K. Dutta (retired) and her mother is Jennifer Maureen Dutta (née Storey).<ref>{{cite web |author=Padma Subba Rao |url=https://english.newstracklive.com/ampnews/unknown-facts-and-throwback-pictures-of-lara-dutta-on-occasion-of-her-birthdaypics-inside-sc-nu-1006983-1.html |title=Facts and throwback pictures of Lara Dutta on the occasion of her birthday. |date=16 April 2019 |access-date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012042626/https://english.newstracklive.com/ampnews/unknown-facts-and-throwback-pictures-of-lara-dutta-on-occasion-of-her-birthdaypics-inside-sc-nu-1006983-1.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/specials/2011/may/080511-jennifer-dutta-lara-dutta-mothers-day.htm |website=mid-day.com |title=We are a simple middle-class family |access-date=23 January 2016 |archive-date=25 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125203218/http://www.mid-day.com/specials/2011/may/080511-jennifer-dutta-lara-dutta-mothers-day.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Nitin Sawhney]], who is a music composer and DJ is Dutta's cousin.<ref name="ns">{{cite web |url=http://sl2uk.com/content/nitinsawhney.shtml |title=Political Animal, Musical Genius, Healing potion&nbsp;— Nitin Sawhney |website=s12uk.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070218222956/http://sl2uk.com/content/nitinsawhney.shtml |archive-date=18 February 2007 |access-date=23 January 2016}}</ref>

Dutta moved to [[Bengaluru]] in 1981 where she completed high school at the St. Francis Xavier Girls' High School and Frank Anthony Public School. She graduated with a degree in economics and a minor in communications from the [[University of Mumbai]].<ref name="IndiaToday">{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/beauty-pageant-1026148-2017-07-25 |title=From Sushmita Sen to Diana Hayden, see how educated your favourite Indian beauty pageant winners are |work=India Times |date=25 July 2017 |access-date=19 April 2018 |archive-date=30 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330141206/https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/beauty-pageant-1026148-2017-07-25 |url-status=live}}</ref> She is fluent in English and [[Hindi]] and can also speak [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] and [[Kannada]].<ref name="IndiaToday" />

==Pageantry==
Dutta won the annual [[Gladrags Manhunt and Megamodel Contest]] in 1995,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Lara-Dutta-wins-Gladrags-battle/articleshow/1076583.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103205726/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2005-04-13/india/27855662_1_lara-dutta-brand-ambassador-contest |url-status=live |archive-date=3 January 2013 |title=Lara Dutta wins Gladrags battle |date=13 April 2005 |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 July 2012}}</ref> thus winning the right to enter the 1997 Miss Intercontinental Pageant. She was later crowned Miss Intercontinental 1997.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.missintercontinental.com/contestants/article/lara-dutta-india |title=Lara Dutta profile |publisher=Missintercontinental.com |access-date=21 July 2012}}{{Dead link|date=October 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2000, she entered and won the [[Femina Miss India]] contest receiving the title of Femina Miss India Universe. This allowed her to represent India at the [[Miss Universe 2000]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.femina.in/beauty-pageants/miss-universe/15-times-lara-dutta-bhupathi-made-us-proud/articleshow/75178613.cms |title=15 times Lara Dutta Bhupathi made us proud |work=Beauty Pageants (Miss India Organization) |date=16 April 2020 |first=Heta |last=Khakhar}}</ref>

Dutta won [[Miss Universe 2000]] in Cyprus.<ref name=crown>{{cite web |author=Ranny Singka |url=http://www.behindthecrown.com/weekworlduniverse.html |title=The on-line magazine covering the Miss USA, Miss Universe, Miss Teen USA, Miss America, and Miss World Pageants |publisher=Behind The Crown |access-date=30 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202035305/http://www.behindthecrown.com/weekworlduniverse.html |archive-date=2 February 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Dutta was crowned by the outgoing titleholder [[Mpule Kwelagobe]] of Botswana. In the same year, [[Priyanka Chopra]] and [[Dia Mirza]] won their respective [[Miss World]] and Miss Asia Pacific titles which gave India a rare triple victory in the world of beauty pageants.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lara Dutta shares a THEN & NOW picture with Priyanka Chopra and Dia Mirza |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/lara-dutta-shares-a-then-now-picture-with-priyanka-chopra-and-dia-mirza |publisher=Free Press Journal |date=24 September 2019 |access-date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=27 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927075132/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/lara-dutta-shares-a-then-now-picture-with-priyanka-chopra-and-dia-mirza |url-status=live}}</ref> During her reign as Miss Universe, she visited 42 countries.<ref name=crown/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/archives/1991-2000/articleshow/5022005.cms |title=Miss India Winners 1991–2000 |publisher=Feminamissindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=30 November 2011 |archive-date=29 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329100350/http://feminamissindia.indiatimes.com/archives/1991-2000/articleshow/5022005.cms |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.femina.in/beauty-pageants/miss-diva/mapping-the-glorious-legacy-of-lara-dutta/eventshow/84377963.cms|title=Mapping the glorious legacy of LARA DUTTA! |publisher=Feminamissindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=17 July 2024}}</ref> She is the second woman from India to be crowned Miss Universe. She received the highest score in the swimsuit competition and her finale interview score is the highest individual score in any category in the history of the Miss Universe contest.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lara Dutta created a Miss Universe record that no one has broken yet |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/lara-dutta-created-a-miss-universe-record-that-no-one-has-broken-yet-1337497-2018-09-11 |website=India Today |date=11 September 2018 |access-date=30 July 2019 |archive-date=20 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820181825/https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/lara-dutta-created-a-miss-universe-record-that-no-one-has-broken-yet-1337497-2018-09-11 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Dutta has been a [[United Nations Population Fund Goodwill Ambassador]] since 2001.<ref name="un">''UNFPA Goodwill Ambassadors'' profile page, [https://web.archive.org/web/20030420190802/http://www.unfpa.org/ambassadors/dutta.htm Available online]</ref>Dutta has stated, "Celebrities with the power to affect their impressionable minds therefore have a moral responsibility to impart positive messages. I am committed to using any influence I may have to do just that as a Goodwill Ambassador of the [[United Nations Population Fund]] (UNFPA)".<ref>{{cite web |title=Doing our part: Mass media's response to adolescents |url=https://www.unicef.org/sowc2011/laradutta.php |website=Unicef |access-date=1 August 2019 |archive-date=1 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190801113437/https://www.unicef.org/sowc2011/laradutta.php |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Acting career==
===Debut and early work (2003–2004)===
Dutta made her screen debut in 2003 with ''[[Andaaz]]'', playing Kajal opposite [[Akshay Kumar]]. In the film, Dutta's voice was dubbed by [[Mona Ghosh Shetty]] as the filmmakers wanted two distinct characters for the female leads and they needed Kajal, Dutta's character, to have a high-pitched voice.<ref>{{cite web |title=5 things you didn't know about Lara Dutta, Priyanka Chopra's Andaaz |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/may/23/13381 |website=Cinestaan |access-date=5 August 2019 |archive-date=5 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805103944/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2018/may/23/13381 |url-status=live}}</ref> According to Dutta, her role as the tomboy Kajal revealed a new and very private side of her on screen.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/lara-dutta-chat/story-Xt2ARP4QULSh5phth1BY7I.html |title=Lara Dutta chat |date=3 September 2003 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=16 March 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326165146/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/lara-dutta-chat/story-Xt2ARP4QULSh5phth1BY7I.html |archive-date=26 March 2020 |agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref> ''Andaaz'' became a major box office success and won her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/news/type/view/id/1192968 |title='Andaaz' Celebrations: Rocking |last=Adarsh, Taran |date=29 August 2009 |website=Bollywood Hungama |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016185910/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/news/type/view/id/1192968 |archive-date=16 October 2014 |access-date=22 July 2013}}</ref> Derek Elley of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' noted that Dutta wins the acting stakes and handle her character reversals with aplomb.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2003/film/reviews/andaaz-1200541000/ |title=Andaaz Movie Review |work=Variety |date=18 June 2003 |access-date=21 November 2020}}</ref> A critic of ''[[BBC]]'' opined that she "impresses" in emotional scenes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/films/2003/05/andaaz.shtml |title=Andaaz Review |work=BBC UK |access-date=18 December 2020}}</ref> Later the year, she played Kesar, a village girl opposite [[Abhishek Bachchan]] in ''[[Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/msamd/20030821.htm |title=Sneak preview: Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost |last=Someshwar |first=Savera R  |date=21 August 2003 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=4 April 2024}}</ref>

Dutta started 2004 with a cameo appearance in ''[[Khakee]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215081557/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5&PHPSESSID=108b9056cd4ca14236f9c6119d34dcce|archive-date=15 February 2008|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> in the song "Aisa Jadoo", which went on to become a chartbuster upon release and earned her the [[Stardust Awards|Stardust Award for Exciting New Face]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnnworld.com/stardust.php|title=Stardust Awards&nbsp;– Celebrating New Talent|last=Motwani|first=Ashok|date=21 February 2005|website=Diaspora News & Network|access-date=30 August 2021|archive-date=22 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622060014/https://www.dnnworld.com/stardust.php}}</ref> She then played Monica who lures three married men, in ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]'' which was a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=457|title=Masti - Movie - Box Office India|website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> Priya Ganapati of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' stated that she plays her character well.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/09masti.htm|title=Masti is non-vegetarian fun|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> In ''[[Bardaasht]]'' which failed to do well at the box office, she played an advocat opposite [[Bobby Deol]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/bardaasht-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtnzk5nje0 |title=BARDAASHT (2004) [12A] - BBFC |date=19 May 2017 |publisher=[[BBFC]] |access-date=10 July 2022 |archive-date=10 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220710125409/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/bardaasht-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtnzk5nje0 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Subhash K. Jha]] noted, "As a lawyer Lara delivers her lines with conviction. One wishes there was more of her."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/review/7041.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040906155429/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/review/7041.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 September 2004|title = Bollywood Cinema News &#124; Bollywood Movie Reviews &#124; Bollywood Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Bollywood}}</ref> She then appeared in the Tamil film, ''[[Arasatchi]]'', which was supposed to be her debut release in 2002 but due to financial problems, it was postponed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 September 2004 |title=Arasatchi |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/arasatchi-review-tamil-pclv8mcdficgc.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228200919/http://www.sify.com/movies/arasatchi-review-tamil-pclv8mcdficgc.html |archive-date=28 December 2016 |access-date=29 July 2019 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> In her final film of the year, ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' she played a police officer's lover opposite Akshay Kumar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/jun/04aan.htm|title=The great big testosterone overdrive!|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> Dutta revealed in an interview that she was offered a role in [[The Matrix (franchise)|''The Matrix'' franchise]] but turned down the offer due to her mother's illness at the time.<ref>{{cite web |title="It is true that I was offered a role in The Matrix" – Lara Dutta |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/it-is-true-that-i-was-offered-a-role-in-the-matrix-lara-dutta/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=16 April 2010 |access-date=29 July 2019 |archive-date=29 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729081026/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/it-is-true-that-i-was-offered-a-role-in-the-matrix-lara-dutta/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Breakthrough, success and acclaim (2005–2010)===
The year 2005 marked a turning point in her career with six releases. Dutta first played a journalist in ''[[Insan]]'' opposite [[Ajay Devgn]] and a criminal's lover opposite [[John Abraham]] in ''[[Elaan (2005 film)|Elaan]]'', both of which were box office failures.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BOI Portal |date=2005 |title=Insan - Movie - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=424 |publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> Dutta then played Sanjana, who marries for money and frame her husband for her fake death in ''[[Jurm (2005 film)|Jurm]]'', opposite Bobby Deol.<ref>{{cite web |date=2005-03-07 |title=Film review: 'Jurm' starring Bobby Deol, Lara Dutta |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/your-week/story/20050307-film-review-jurm-starring-bobby-deol-lara-dutta-788591-2005-03-07 |website=India Today}}</ref> Vivek Fernandes stated, "Lara has a meaty role; she sizzles in the first half, goes a bit over the top toward the end but overall turns in a commendable performance."<ref>{{cite web |date=2005-02-08 |title=Jurm is gripping enough! |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/feb/18jurm.htm |website=Rediff News}}</ref> In ''[[Kaal (2005 film)|Kaal]]'', she played Ishika opposite [[Vivek Oberoi]]. The film was a moderate success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kaal|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211|access-date=2012-07-13|publisher=Boxofficeindia.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229131030/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=211|archive-date=29 February 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Dutta then appeared in ''[[No Entry]]'' opposite [[Anil Kapoor]], which went on to become the biggest success of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-09-09|title= Box Office - sify.com|website=[[Sify]] |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=plupkWecjihdh|access-date=2022-02-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909011451/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=plupkWecjihdh|archive-date=9 September 2017}}</ref> She played Kajal, a suspicious wife and [[Taran Adarsh]] felt she played the character to "perfection", in one of her most uninhibited works.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|title=No Entry Review 3.5/5 {{!}} No Entry Movie Review {{!}} No Entry 2005 Public Review {{!}} Film Review|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=26 August 2005 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/no-entry/critic-review/no-entry-movie-review/|access-date=2021-07-01|language=en}}</ref> Her final release that year, ''[[Dosti: Friends Forever]]'' saw her pair opposite Bobby Deol, and play an NRI.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/dosti-friends-forever/story-UJBmd7UdKQFaVHhhxEdrqK.html|title=Dosti - Friends Forever|date=31 December 2005|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Patcy N stated that she looks "good", but her role is far too short.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/dec/23dosti.htm|title=Dosti: Avoid forever!|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> ''No Entry'' earned her a nomination for [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060618/world.htm |title='Black' bags major IIFA awards |work=The Tribune |agency=Press Trust of India |location=Dubai, United Arab Emirates |date=18 June 2006 |access-date=1 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911224255/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060618/world.htm |archive-date=11 September 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Laradatta2 (cropped).jpg|thumb|Dutta at an event in 2005]]

In 2006, Dutta first appeared in ''[[Zinda (film)|Zinda]]'' as a taxi driver opposite [[John Abraham]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=379|title=Zinda - Movie|website=[[Box Office India]]|access-date=27 May 2023|archive-date=27 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527155417/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=379|url-status=live}}</ref> She then had a special song appearance in ''[[Alag]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/far-removed-from-the-rest/cid/1284899|title=Far removed from the rest|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref> Dutta then played Aditi / Munni, a lady with suicidal tendencies opposite Akshay Kumar in ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'', which was a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=284 |title=Bhagam Bhag |website=boxofficeindia.com |access-date=2024-04-10}}</ref> A critic of ''[[Idlebrain]]'' found her to be just "adequate".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://idlebrain.com/mumbai/reviews/bhagambhag.html |title=Bhagam Bhag Review — Akshay, Lara, Govinda|website=Idlebrain |access-date=2024-08-12}}</ref> She then had a cameo appearance as Zeenat in ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Verma, Sukanya|date=26 May 2006|title=Watch Fanaa for Aamir, Kajol!|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/26fansuk.htm|access-date=26 August 2009|publisher=Rediff|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112439/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/26fansuk.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

Dutta started 2007 with ''[[Jhoom Barabar Jhoom]]'', playing double-role of Anaida and Laila, opposite Bobby Deol and Abhishek Bachchan. The film was a moderate success.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Box Office|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jhoom-barabar-jhoom/box-office/|access-date=24 September 2024|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=15 June 2007 }}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] found her to be hilarious in the post-interval portions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Jhoom Barabar Jhoom |url=https://www.rajeevmasand.com/uncategorized/review-jhoom-barabar-jhoom/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729104410/https://www.rajeevmasand.com/uncategorized/review-jhoom-barabar-jhoom/ |archive-date=29 July 2019 |access-date=29 July 2019 |website=Rajeev Masaand Reviews}}</ref> Dutta then played Naina, a single mother and reporter opposite [[Salman Khan]] in ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'', one of the year's highest-grossing film.<ref>{{cite web |work=boxofficeindia.com |title=Box office status for Partner  |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/partnersensation.htm |access-date=26 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824054319/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/partnersensation.htm |archive-date=24 August 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Salman Khan promotes Lara Dutta's web series, actress says Love You Partner |work=India Today |date=24 April 2020 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/salman-khan-promotes-lara-dutta-s-web-series-hundred-actress-says-love-you-partner-1670496-2020-04-24 |access-date=26 September 2021}}</ref> Syed Firdaus Ashraf was appreciative of her chemistry with Khan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Partner is a laugh riot! |work=Rediff |url=https://m.rediff.com/amp/movies/2007/jul/20partner.htm}}</ref> She then made a special appearance in ''[[Om Shanti Om]]'',<ref>{{cite web |title=Cool retro music in Om Shanti Om |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/sep/19oso.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019113236/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/sep/19oso.htm |archive-date=19 October 2012 |access-date=15 August 2011 |work=Rediff.Com}}</ref> and later presented a documentary film titled ''Sold: An MTV EXIT Special by Charmaine Choo'' which followed the tragedy of trafficking in South Asia where thousand of young girls and boys are sold into modern-day slavery.<ref>{{cite web |title=Documentary Film : Sold: An MTV EXIT Special by Charmaine Choo |date=7 March 2011 |url=http://trafficking-monitor.blogspot.com/2011/03/watch-documentaries-online-promote.html |access-date=30 July 2019 |archive-date=30 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730152708/http://trafficking-monitor.blogspot.com/2011/03/watch-documentaries-online-promote.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2008, Dutta voiced Sonia, a female elephant in the animated film, ''[[Jumbo (2008 film)|Jumbo]]'' opposite Akshay Kumar.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jumbo: Movie Review|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-12-25/news/28489549_1_gulshan-grover-akshay-kumar-lara-dutta|work=Economic Times|author=Gaurav Malani|date=25 December 2008|access-date=1 September 2012|archive-date=2 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602194918/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-12-25/news/28489549_1_gulshan-grover-akshay-kumar-lara-dutta|url-status=dead}}</ref> She made a special appearance in ''[[Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi]]'' in the song "[[Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte]]" where she paid tribute to actress [[Helen (actress)|Helen]].<ref>[http://www.calendarlive.com/movies/reviews/cl-et-couple15-2008dec15,0,7796516.story Abele, Robert. "''Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (A Match Made by God)'',"] ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''</ref> Dutta started 2010 with ''[[Billu Barber]]'' opposite [[Irrfan Khan]], playing Bindiya, a poor barber's wife. The film was a moderate success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 January 2009 |title=Lara Dutta's new avatar in Billu Barber |work=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/lara-duttas-new-avatar-in-billu-barber/ |access-date=5 October 2023}}</ref> For her performance, she earned [[Stardust Award for Best Actress]] nomination.<ref>{{cite web |author=Ritujaay Ghosh |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/i-would-have-done-billu-barber-at-any-cost-lara-dutta/story-qO85H3Nr8mEniHG2WHx2KP.html |title=I would have done Billu Barber at any cost: Lara Dutta |date=7 February 2009 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=12 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012042626/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/i-would-have-done-billu-barber-at-any-cost-lara-dutta/story-qO85H3Nr8mEniHG2WHx2KP.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Dutta then played a supermodel opposite [[Govinda]] in ''[[Do Knot Disturb]]''<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/movies/02knot.html | title=Bollywood Laughs | newspaper=The New York Times | date=2 October 2009 | last1=Saltz | first1=Rachel }}</ref> and a businessman's wife in ''[[Blue (2009 film)|Blue]]''  opposite [[Sanjay Dutt]], both of which were commercial failures.<ref name="sify.com">{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14913612 |title=Lara Dutta on Blue and a rocking 2009 |work=Sify |access-date=26 February 2011 |archive-date=23 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100223114629/http://sify.com/movies/bollywood/fullstory.php?id=14913612 |url-status=dead}}</ref> For ''Blue'', Taran Adarsh stated, "Lara has never looked so good before. Though the story revolves around the guys, you can't overlook her small but significant contribution to the film."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/13837/index.html|title=Movie Reviews By Taran Adarsh|last=Adarsh|first=Taran|author-link=Taran Adarsh|date=19 October 2009|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=19 October 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090830041612/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/13837/index.html|archivedate=30 August 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In her only release of 2010, Dutta played a Gujarati bartender opposite [[Riteish Deshmukh]], in ''[[Housefull (2010 film)|Housefull]]''. The film emerged a major commercial success and collected {{INRConvert|1.14|b}} at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/may/03/housefull-gets-biggest-opening-since-3-idiots.htm |title=Housefull gets biggest opening since 3 Idiots |author=Vinod Marani |date=3 May 2010 |work=Rediff |access-date=17 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=317&catName=MjAxMC0yMDE5 |title=Boxofficeindia.com |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=30 November 2011 |archive-date=14 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014094622/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=317&catName=MjAxMC0yMDE5 |url-status=live}}</ref> Gaurav Malani from ''[[IndiaTimes]]'' found Dutta to be "alluring".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://movies.indiatimes.com/Housefull-Movie-Review/moviereview/5873192.cms |title=Housefull: Movie Review |last=Malani |first=Gaurav |date=30 April 2010 |publisher=IndiaTimes|access-date=9 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100504004751/http://movies.indiatimes.com/Housefull-Movie-Review/moviereview/5873192.cms|archive-date=4 May 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Komal Nahta]] stated that Dutta proves that she can be fantastic in comedies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-review-housefull-is-a-comedy-of-errors-1377429#google_vignette |title=Review: 'Housefull' is a comedy of errors |work=DNA India |access-date=28 November 2016}}</ref> Her performance in the film earned her a nomination for [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 January 2011 |title=Winners of Zee Cine Awards 2011 |work=Sify |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/winners-of-zee-cine-awards-2011-news-bollywood-lbpkcaiadaa.html |url-status=dead |access-date=20 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110121030503/http://www.sify.com/movies/winners-of-zee-cine-awards-2011-news-bollywood-lbpkcaiadaa.html |archive-date=21 January 2011}}</ref> 

===Sporadic work and expansion (2011–2020)===
[[File:Dutta at an event for 'Chalo Dilli' promotions, 2011.jpg|thumb|Dutta promoting ''Chalo Dilli'' in 2011]]

Dutta's first film of 2011 was ''[[Chalo Dilli]]'', her first film as a producer. She played Mihika, an investment banker alongside [[Vinay Pathak]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lara, Vinay: An odd couple|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Lara-Vinay-An-odd-couple/articleshow/7662414.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509204816/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-10/news-interviews/28676632_1_vinay-pathak-lara-dutta-film|url-status=live|archive-date=9 May 2012|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2011-04-14|date=10 March 2011}}</ref> The film was a moderate success, as it was made on a modest budget of {{INRConvert|50|m}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Chalo-Dilli/amp_movie_review/8107120.cms |title=Chalo Dilli Movie Review |work=The Times of India |date=3 May 2016 |access-date=13 February 2018 |archive-date=24 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424060213/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Chalo-Dilli/amp_movie_review/8107120.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Taran Adarsh found her performance to be "convincing" despite some rough edges. She earned another Stardust Best Actress nomination for the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/chalo-dilli/critic-review/chalo-dilli-movie-review/ |title=Chalo Dilli Movie Review: Chalo Dilli Movie |work=Bollywood Hungama|date=29 April 2011 }}</ref> She next appeared alongside [[Shah Rukh Khan]] in ''[[Don 2]]'', playing one of his companion. She also sang "Zara Dil Ko Thaam Lo" for the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-lara-dutta-excited-about-her-super-sophisticated-role-in-don-2-1469809 |title=Lara Dutta excited about her super-sophisticated role in 'Don 2' |work=Daily News and Analysis|date=21 November 2010 |access-date=7 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Don 2 music is safe, self-conscious|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-don-two/20111118.htm|author=Verma, Sukanya|work=Rediff.com|date=18 November 2011|access-date=12 July 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620082049/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-don-two/20111118.htm|archive-date=20 June 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4409&nCat= |title=Boxofficeindia.com |publisher=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=5 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102223818/http://boxofficeindia.com/arounddetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=4409&nCat= |archive-date=2 November 2013}}</ref>

Following her post-pregnancy break from acting, Dutta appeared in the 2013 Hindi film ''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]'', playing a mother, Neelam, this film was partially reshot in Tamil [[David (2013 Tamil film)|in the same title]] where Dutta's character name was Gayathri.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/news/view/id/1441884 |title=Lara Dutta to star in Bejoy Nambiar's David |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=24 May 2012 |access-date=6 July 2012 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100017/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/news/view/id/1441884 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rapold |first=Nicolas |date=2013-02-03 |title=3 Guys Bound by Only a Name |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/04/movies/david-hindi-film-by-bejoy-nambiar.html |access-date=2023-02-22 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=10 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210034741/https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/04/movies/david-hindi-film-by-bejoy-nambiar.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015, she played Emily, a translator alongside Akshay Kumar in ''[[Singh Is Bliing]]'', which emerged a financial success, grossing over {{INR}} 1.16 billion worldwide.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/532 Special Features: Box Office: Worldwide Collections of Singh Is Bliing – Box Office, Bollywood Hungama] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160529125544/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/special-features/id/532/ |date=29 May 2016 }}. Bollywoodhungama.com. Retrieved on 28 October 2015.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-5-box-office-records-that-akshay-kumar-s-singh-is-bliing-has-made-so-far-2131554 |title=5 box office records that Akshay Kumar's 'Singh is Bliing' has made so far! |date=5 October 2015 |access-date=8 May 2018 |archive-date=22 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022142803/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-5-box-office-records-that-akshay-kumar-s-singh-is-bliing-has-made-so-far-2131554 |url-status=live}}</ref> Tushar Joshi from ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' was appreciative of her comic timing.<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-singh-is-bliing-review-despite-the-rehashing-and-repackaging-lara-dutta-steals-the-show-from-akshay-kumar-2130924 Singh is Bliing review: Despite the rehashing and repackaging, Lara Dutta steals the show from Akshay Kumar!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812001459/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-singh-is-bliing-review-despite-the-rehashing-and-repackaging-lara-dutta-steals-the-show-from-akshay-kumar-2130924 |date=12 August 2023 }}. [[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]]. Tushar Joshi. 2 October 2015</ref> 

Dutta played Leena, in her first film of 2016, ''[[Fitoor]]''. Rachit Gupta of ''[[Filmfare]]'' praised her supporting part.<ref>{{cite web |title=Katrina Kaif, Aditya Roy Kapur starrer 'Fitoor' wraps shooting |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/katrina-kaif-aditya-roy-kapur-starrer-fitoor-wraps-shooting/ |publisher=Indian Express |access-date=7 October 2015 |date=2 October 2015 |archive-date=28 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160928022954/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/katrina-kaif-aditya-roy-kapur-starrer-fitoor-wraps-shooting/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Movie review: Fitoor |url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/filmfare-review-of-fitoor-12182.html |access-date=2023-10-02 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> She then played an advocate in [[Azhar (film)|''Azhar'']].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Emraan-Hashmi-turns-Azharuddin-on-Azhar-poster/articleshow/51648354.cms |title="Emraan Hashmi turns Azharuddin on 'Azhar' poster" |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=28 January 2017 |access-date=8 May 2018 |archive-date=5 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805152338/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Emraan-Hashmi-turns-Azharuddin-on-Azhar-poster/articleshow/51648354.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Mehul S Thakkar of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' found her performance to be "controlled yet aggressive".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/130516/azhar-movie-review-not-a-biopic-but-emraan-hashmi-gets-it-right.html |title=Azhar movie review: Not a biopic but Emraan Hashmi gets it right |work=Deccan Chronicle|date=13 May 2016 }}</ref> Both of her releases were commercial failures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2610|title=Disney India – Biggest Hits Ever in 2016 But Shutdown}}</ref> Post this, Dutta played Sophie in the 2018 film [[Welcome to New York (2018 film)|''Welcome to New York'']], a box office failure.<ref>{{cite web |title=Diljit Dosanjh, Sonakshi Sinha join Karan Johar in his next acting venture, Welcome to New York |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/diljit-dosanjh-sonakshi-sinha-join-karan-johar-in-his-next-acting-venture-welcome-to-new-york/story-vKbNPeIUUxhEgLKEvQfkMK.html&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwiZn9XTsvvYAhUERo8KHcOiBdkQFjACegQIEhAB&usg=AOvVaw3lmIRmD1iOfQiAnrYi0XK8h.html |website=hindustantimes |access-date=18 January 2018 |language=en |date=18 January 2018}}{{Dead link|date=October 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

Dutta ventured into television series with the 2019 [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] English series, ''[[Beecham House]]''. where she played Begum Samru.<ref>{{cite news |title=ITV commissions epic new drama Beecham House |url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-commissions-epic-new-drama-beecham-house |accessdate=31 August 2018 |work=ITV Press Centre |date=20 Mar 2018 |language=en |archive-date=31 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831174759/https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-commissions-epic-new-drama-beecham-house |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Beecham House review – one man and his beard try to save India |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jun/23/beecham-house-review-one-man-and-his-beard-try-to-save-india |website=The Guardian |date=23 June 2019 |access-date=30 July 2019 |archive-date=15 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715111808/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jun/23/beecham-house-review-one-man-and-his-beard-try-to-save-india |url-status=live}}</ref> She expanded to web shows in 2020, with ''[[Hundred (TV series)|Hundred]]'', playing a police inspector Soumya.<ref>{{cite web | title=Hundred trailer: Rinku Rajguru is an undercover agent for tough cop Lara Dutta in new Disney+ Hotstar series | website=Hindustan Times | date=April 21, 2020 | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/hundred-trailer-rinku-rajguru-is-an-undercover-agent-for-tough-cop-lara-dutta-in-new-disney-hotstar-series/story-IxjGzjmNbl0Q674AtcgbrJ.html | access-date=April 21, 2020}}</ref> Divyanshi Sharma of ''[[India Today]]'' stated, "Lara Dutta makes an impressive web-series debut with the show. The actress lets her eyes do the talking in various scenes and delivers every dialogue with finesse."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/hundred-review-lara-dutta-and-rinku-rajguru-make-a-zingaat-entry-into-digital-space-1670884-2020-04-25 |title=Hundred Review: Lara Dutta and Rinku Rajguru make a Zingaat entry into digital space |work=India Today |date=25 April 2020 |accessdate=2020-04-25}}</ref>

===Streaming projects (2021–present)===
Dutta started 2021 with her portrayal of former [[Prime Minister of India]], [[Indira Gandhi]] in the spy film ''[[Bell Bottom (2021 film)|Bell Bottom]]'' alongside Akshay Kumar.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/bell-bottom-becomes-first-film-to-start-and-finish-shooting-during-coronavirus-pandemic-1727203-2020-10-01 |title=Bell Bottom becomes first film to start and finish shooting during coronavirus pandemic |first=Sulabha |last=Torkham |date=1 October 2020 |access-date=1 October 2020 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=1 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001214941/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/bell-bottom-becomes-first-film-to-start-and-finish-shooting-during-coronavirus-pandemic-1727203-2020-10-01 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=4 August 2021 |title=Lara Dutta opens up about playing Indira Gandhi in BellBottom, how she landed the role |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/lara-dutta-opens-up-about-playing-indira-gandhi-in-bellbottom-how-she-landed-the-role-101628044325829.html |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The film became a commercial failure,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=6140|title=Bell Bottom - Movie|website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref> but Monika Rawal Kukreja was appreciative of her performance and termed her "terrific".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bellbottom-movie-review-akshay-kumar-is-tailor-made-for-this-spy-thriller-lara-dutta-nails-it-as-indira-gandhi-101629306285297.html|title=BellBottom movie review: Akshay Kumar brings an edge-of-the-seat thriller, Lara Dutta and Vaani Kapoor impress|date=18 August 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/is-that-lara-dutta-twitter-is-in-awe-of-actress-bell-bottom-transformation-2501857|title="Is That Lara Dutta?": Twitter Is In Awe Of Actress' Bell Bottom Transformation|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> She then played Vasudha, a divorcee and single mother on a fun ride, in the series ''Hiccups and Hookups''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 November 2021 |title=Hiccups and Hookups review: Swipe right on Lara Dutta, Prateik Babbar's light-hearted fam-jam |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/hiccups-and-hookups-review-swipe-right-on-lara-dutta-prateik-babbar-and-shinnova-s-light-hearted-famjam-101638047636346.html |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=28 January 2022 |title=Lara Dutta, Prateik Babbar's Hiccups And Hookups Season 2 announced |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/lara-dutta-prateik-babbar-s-hiccups-and-hookups-season-2-announced-1905693-2022-01-28 |work=India Today}}</ref> The following year, Dutta played Devyani, princess of a dyfunctional royal family in the series ''[[Kaun Banegi Shikharwati]]'' opposite [[Cyrus Sahukar]].<ref>{{Cite news |accessdate=27 January 2022 |title=Kaun Banegi Shikharwati Season 1 Review : A fun, breezy take on a dysfunctional royal family |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/kaun-banegi-shikharwati/season-1/seasonreview/88564805.cms |work=Times Of India}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Scroll.in]]'' opined that she was fine as a comedienne and "ably aided" the cast.<ref>{{Cite news |accessdate=31 January 2022 |title=Kaun Banegi Shikharwati review: The bar is low but the spirits are high |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1014395/kaun-banegi-shikharwati-review-the-bar-is-low-but-the-spirits-are-high |work=Scroll.in}}</ref>

In 2023, Dutta first appeared in the anthology film ''[[Ishq-e-Nadaan]]'', playing an industrious Ramona. The film received mixed reviews and was released on [[JioCinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mohit Raina, Neena Gupta, Lara Dutta, Kanwaljit Singh join forces for Ishq E Nadaan|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/neena-gupta-mohit-raina-lara-dutta-kanwaljit-singh-join-forces-for-ishq-e-nadaan-7955546/|access-date=2023-07-04 |website=The Indian Express|date=6 June 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=14 July 2023 |title=Ishq-E-Nadaan Movie Review: Three Starchy Stories Of Innocent Love |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/streaming-reviews/ishq-e-nadaan-movie-review-three-starchy-stories-of-innocent-love-neena-gupta-lara-dutta-mohit-raina-jio-cinema |work=Film Companion}}</ref> She then played a semi-classical vocalist Wilayat, in the series ''[[Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Charlie Chopra and The Mystery Of Solang Valley trailer: Wamiqa Gabbi leads Vishal Bhardwaj's Agatha Christie mystery|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/charlie-chopra-trailer-vishal-bhardwaj-agatha-christie-murder-mystery-series-sony-liv-8926214/|access-date=6 September 2023|work=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=6 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906034547/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/charlie-chopra-trailer-vishal-bhardwaj-agatha-christie-murder-mystery-series-sony-liv-8926214/|url-status=live}}</ref> Pratikshya Mishra of ''[[The Quint]]'' stated that despite limited screen time, Dutta maintains her character's mystery.<ref>{{Cite news |accessdate=29 December 2023 |title=Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley' Review: Often Hums; Seldom Sings |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/charlie-chopra-full-show-murder-mystery-review-mystery-of-solang-valley-vishal-bhardwaj-agatha-christie#read-more#read-more |work=The Quint}}</ref>

In her first release of 2024, Dutta played Manisha, National Security Bureau head in the series, ''[[Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |title=5 Years of Balakot airstrike: JioCinema shares a preview of Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond starring Lara Dutta, Jimmy Shergill, Ashutosh Rana and more |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/5-years-balakot-airstrike-jiocinema-shares-preview-ranneeti-balakot-beyond-starring-lara-dutta-jimmy-shergill-ashutosh-rana/ |access-date=27 February 2024 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=26 February 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Vinamra Mathur of ''[[Firstpost]]'' noted, "The actress brims with a certain sense of vibrancy, especially in her scene with Shergill."<ref>{{Cite news |accessdate=26 April 2024 |title=JioCinema's 'Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond' review: Jimmy Shergill and Lara Dutta's show needed to be crisper |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/jiocinemas-ranneeti-balakot-beyond-review-jimmy-shergill-and-lara-duttas-show-needed-to-be-crisper-13762724.html/amp |work=The Firstpost}}</ref> She received nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the [[Filmfare OTT Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/danube-properties-filmfare-ott-awards-2024-full-list-of-nominated-series-and-films-article-115769264|title=Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024: FULL List Of Nominated Series And Films|date=28 November 2024|access-date=29 November 2024|language=en-In|work=Times Now}}</ref>

==Other ventures==
===Television===
Dutta has hosted the [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]] five times.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2002/|title=IIFA Through the Years|access-date=17 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810052007/http://www.iifa.com/iifa-years/iifa-years-2002/|archive-date=10 August 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> She first hosted the [[3rd IIFA Awards]] in 2002 and subsequently the [[7th IIFA Awards]] with [[Fardeen Khan]] in 2006, [[8th IIFA Awards]] with [[Boman Irani]] in 2007 and the [[10th IIFA Awards]] and [[11th IIFA Awards]] in 2009 and 2010, respectively. The last two times she co-hosted with both Boman Irani and [[Riteish Deshmukh]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/toronto-to-host-2011-iifa-awards/552482 | title=Toronto to host 2011 IIFA Awards | date=10 December 2009 | newspaper=The Indian Express | accessdate=3 February 2019 }}</ref> In 2018, Dutta turned a talent judge on the reality show ''High Fever''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/lara-dutta-ahmed-khan-to-judge-new-dance-reality-show-high-fever-dance-ka-naya-tevar-4332179.html |title=Lara Dutta to judge new dance reality show, High Fever |work=First Post |date=2 February 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018 |archive-date=18 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918231106/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/lara-dutta-ahmed-khan-to-judge-new-dance-reality-show-high-fever-dance-ka-naya-tevar-4332179.html |url-status=live}}</ref> 

===Philanthropy and other work===
[[File:Lara Dutta launches her 'Prenatal Yoga' DVD (8).jpg|thumb|Dutta in 2012, at her "Prenatal Yoga" DVD launch]]

Dutta is active in [[pre-natal]] [[yoga]] on YouTube<ref name=Youtube>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCSFobwvQTg&spfreload=10 |title=Prenatal Yoga Routine – Lara Dutta |website=YouTube |date=29 May 2012 |access-date=23 January 2016 |archive-date=9 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309124931/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCSFobwvQTg&spfreload=10 |url-status=live}}</ref> During her pregnancy in 2012, she launched a DVD consisting of pre-natal routines and [[meditation]] techniques.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/supplement/story/20120618-lara-dutta-yoga-gym-fitness-exercise-caffeine-pregnancy-758690-2012-06-06 |title=Lara Dutta on how to stay in fighting shape |publisher=India Today |date=6 June 2012 |access-date=17 April 2018 |archive-date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032134/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/supplement/story/20120618-lara-dutta-yoga-gym-fitness-exercise-caffeine-pregnancy-758690-2012-06-06 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.rediff.com/getahead/report/slide-show-1-video-lara-duttas-prenatal-yoga-tips/20120516.htm |title=Lara Dutta's prenatal yoga tips |publisher=rediff |date=16 May 2012 |access-date=17 April 2018 |archive-date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418031827/http://m.rediff.com/getahead/report/slide-show-1-video-lara-duttas-prenatal-yoga-tips/20120516.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Dutta was appointed as a [[United Nations Population Fund|UNFPA]] [[United Nations Population Fund Goodwill Ambassador|Goodwill Ambassador]] in 2001.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.unfpa.org/press/unfpa-names-miss-universe-2000-lara-dutta-goodwill-ambassador |title=UNFPA Names Miss Universe 2000, Lara Dutta, as Goodwill Ambassador |publisher=United Nations Population Fund |date=15 January 2001 |access-date=18 September 2018 |archive-date=18 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918232120/https://www.unfpa.org/press/unfpa-names-miss-universe-2000-lara-dutta-goodwill-ambassador |url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2017 Dutta began mentoring contestants at the [[Miss Diva]] contest. She stated "It's exciting to be a part of this journey in finding the perfect representative who is the Indian face of beauty, who possesses elegance, confidence, poise and intelligence. This journey has always been close to my heart and I hope this season is the one that brings us that exceptional girl who will bring the Miss Universe crown back to India".<ref>{{cite web |title=Lara Dutta to mentor Miss Diva – Miss Universe India 2017 |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/lara-dutta-to-mentor-miss-diva-miss-universe-india-2017 |website=The Free Press Journal |access-date=29 July 2019 |archive-date=29 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729101705/https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/lara-dutta-to-mentor-miss-diva-miss-universe-india-2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2011, Dutta initiated a campaign called "Kick For Change", for underprivileged kids.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lara Dutta kicks it for under-privileged kids |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/lara-dutta-kicks-it-for-under-privileged-kids/story-Wi9ePCY83wyRxOB7YKBM7O.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=11 September 2018 |date=5 December 2011}}</ref> Later, she participated in ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati]]'' to raise funds for an acid attack victim.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lara Dutta participates in KBC to help acid attack victim |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/lara-dutta-participates-in-kbc-to-help-acid-attack-victim/story-QFooGaTxfiknrhQ6KzQjzH.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=10 January 2019 |date=21 November 2012}}</ref> In 2019, Dutta launched her own vegetarian beauty care product brand called Arias.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lara Dutta to turn entrepreneur with skincare brand ARIAS; range to be launched in 2018 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/lara-dutta-to-turn-entrepreneur-with-skincare-brand-arias-range-to-be-launched-in-2018-4379831.html/amp |work=First Post |date=7 March 2018 |access-date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=7 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307092200/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/lara-dutta-to-turn-entrepreneur-with-skincare-brand-arias-range-to-be-launched-in-2018-4379831.html/amp |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://everythingexperiential.businessworld.in/amp/article/Lara-Dutta-unveils-her-skincare-brand-Arias-at-Health-and-Glow-Mumbai/12-10-2019-177426/ |title=Lara Dutta unveils her skincare brand, Arias at Health and Glow, Mumbai |date=12 October 2019 |access-date=16 April 2020 |archive-date=25 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225051028/http://everythingexperiential.businessworld.in/amp/article/Lara-Dutta-unveils-her-skincare-brand-Arias-at-Health-and-Glow-Mumbai/12-10-2019-177426/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Public image==
[[File:Lara Dutta in 2009.jpg|thumb|Dutta in 2009]]

Commenting on Dutta's career and her roles, [[Subhash K. Jha]] noted, "Lara is subtle yet upfront, strong but fragile, she encompasses the best of both worlds - feminine and aggressive, within her personality."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/mar/07lara.htm |title=All I wanted was an item number |last=Jha |first=Subhash K |date=7 March 2003 |work=Rediff.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200210024054/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/mar/07lara.htm |archive-date=10 February 2020 |access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref> Sweta Kaushal of ''[[Forbes India]]'' stated, "Dutta has always been very clear about her choices. She always knew what were her priorities."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lara Dutta's Journey From Acting and Film Production to Entrepreneurship |work=Forbes India |first=Sweta |last=Kaushal |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/swetakaushal/2022/04/10/lara-duttas-journey-from-acting-and-film-production-to-entrepreneurship/ |access-date=12 October 2022}}</ref> Rajiv Vijayakar of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' finds her to be "versatile".<ref name="LDBSB">{{Cite web |title=Bees Saal Baad: How stars who started out in 2003 have fared |first=Rajiv |last=Vijayakar |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/bees-saal-baad-stars-started-2003-fared/ |access-date=12 March 2023 |work=Bollywood Hungama|date=11 March 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lara Dutta says she took a break from acting because she got tired of playing the hero's wife and felt jaded |url=https://m.economictimes.com/magazines/panache/lara-dutta-says-she-took-break-from-acting-because-she-got-tired-of-playing-heros-wife-and-felt-jaded/articleshow/89089223.cms |access-date=28 January 2022 |work=Economics Times}}</ref> In the [[The Times of India|Times Most Desirable Women]] list, Dutta was placed 6th in 2009 and 28th in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=2009 Most Desirable Women: Lara Dutta - No 6 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/celebs/2009-most-desirable-women-lara-dutta-no-6/videoshow/11836255.cms |website=Times of India |access-date=21 February 2013 |archive-date=11 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111033210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/celebs/2009-most-desirable-women-lara-dutta-no-6/videoshow/11836255.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Times 50 Most Desirable Women 2010 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/times-50-most-desirable-women/articleshow/7241772.cms |website=Times of India |date=9 January 2011 |access-date=23 January 2014 |archive-date=19 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219033210/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/times-50-most-desirable-women/articleshow/7241772.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> ''Times of India'' also placed her at 24th position in its "50 Beautiful Faces" list.<ref>{{cite web |title=Photos - 50 Beautiful Faces: 100 years of Indian Cinema |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 December 2021 |url=https://m.photos.timesofindia.com/movies/100-yrs-of-indian-cinema/50-beautiful-faces-100-years-of-indian-cinema/morphshow/19727090.cms}}</ref> She was placed 4th in ''[[Rediff.com]]''{{'}}s "Top OTT Actresses" list of 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/special/my-top-ott-actresses-of-2020/20201223.htm|title=Top OTT Actresses of 2020|date=23 December 2020|accessdate=29 December 2020|website=Rediff.com}}</ref>

Dutta is known for her eloquent speaking skills.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.storypick.com/8-reasons-lara-dutta/amp/ |title=Reasons That Make Lara Dutta Stand Apart From The Other Beauty Queens |date=16 April 2016 |author=Tarana Arora}}</ref> She has been a vocal supporter of the [[Me Too movement (India)|Me Too movement]] in India. Dutta stated that "I think it is about time. It is fantastic as I feel the difference today is that women are standing up for women. I think that comes from a generation shift. The older generation was largely taught that women should be quiet and don't speak up; that they don't come to the forefront because they should be homemakers. Women today still do all of that. We always manage the home, take care of family, we are still the troubleshooters, we wear multiple hats in a day, we juggle a million works, and we don't let any of them drop. But now this generation of women have become more vocal, and they are empowering each other, which is a much better situation. I cannot stress enough about how essential it is to have a sisterhood, to support other women that are speaking up. Be unafraid and be unapologetic about the stand that you take, especially against male entitlement."<ref>{{cite web |title=Lara Dutta: Journey from Miss Universe to a business woman |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/bollywood/lara-dutta-journey-from-miss-universe-to-a-business-woman |website=Khaleej Times |access-date=29 July 2019 |archive-date=7 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190507033210/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/bollywood/lara-dutta-journey-from-miss-universe-to-a-business-woman |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Dutta briefly dated American professional baseball player [[Derek Jeter]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/classic/biography/s/Jeter_Derek.html |title=Jeter Drives the Yankees |publisher=[[ESPN Classic]] |last=Acocella |first=Nick |date=9 September 2006 |access-date=23 July 2009 |archive-date=28 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628184537/http://espn.go.com/classic/biography/s/Jeter_Derek.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1020985/2/index.htm |title=The Toast of the Town |magazine=Sports Illustrated |last=Verducci |first=Tom |author-link=Tom Verducci |date=6 November 2000 |volume=93 |issue=19 |access-date=18 July 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091109150858/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1020985/2/index.htm |archive-date=9 November 2009}}</ref> She had a nine-year relationship with actor and model [[Kelly Dorji]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-still-love-Kelly-says-Lara/articleshow/2514755.cms |title='I still love Kelly,' says Lara |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 November 2007 |access-date=23 November 2015 |archive-date=12 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812002539/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-still-love-Kelly-says-Lara/articleshow/2514755.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2008, she briefly dated [[Dino Morea]], but they broke up in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dino is not my best friend anymore: Kelly |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/story/dino-is-not-my-best-friend-anymore-kelly-42860-2009-03-26 |access-date=31 July 2023 |website=India Today |date=27 March 2009 |language=en}}</ref>  

In September 2010, became engaged to Indian tennis player, [[Mahesh Bhupathi]].<ref name=bollywood>{{cite news |agency=[[Bollywood]] |title=Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi to tie the knot |date=18 February 2011 |url=http://www.bollygraph.com/actress/lara-dutta-and-mahesh-bhupathi-to-tie-the-nod/3879/ |work=[[Bollywood]] |location=[[Mumbai]] |access-date=18 February 2011 |archive-date=8 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708082024/http://www.bollygraph.com/actress/lara-dutta-and-mahesh-bhupathi-to-tie-the-nod/3879/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=bollygraph>{{cite news |first=Chinki |last=Gupta |title=Lara Dutta super-excited about "new" character in Don-2 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |location=New Delhi |date=19 September 2010 |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Lara-Dutta-super-excited-about-new-character-in-Don-2/Article1-602083.aspx |access-date=20 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100921202434/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Lara-Dutta-super-excited-about-new-character-in-Don-2/Article1-602083.aspx |archive-date=21 September 2010}}</ref> They married on 16 February 2011 in a civil ceremony in Mumbai <ref>{{Cite news |date=11 February 2011 |title=Lara, Mahesh exchange vows in Goa |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/south/story/lara-dutta-mahesh-bhupati-get-married-in-goa-129010-2011-02-18 |work=India Today}}</ref> and followed it with a Christian ceremony on 20 February 2011 at Sunset Point in Goa.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta exchange wedding vows |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Mahesh-Bhupathi-and-Lara-Dutta-exchange-wedding-vows/articleshow/7530614.cms |date=2 February 2011 |access-date=23 January 2016 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105131059/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-20/off-the-field/28625396_1 |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live}}</ref> They have a daughter born in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lara Dutta is pregnant! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Lara-Dutta-is-pregnant/articleshow/9443021.cms |access-date=1 August 2011 |date=1 August 2011 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105094741/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-01/news-interviews/29838384_1_lara-dutta-marriage-front-miss-universe |work=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2012 |title=Lara-Mahesh blessed with a baby girl |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Tabloid/Lara-Mahesh-blessed-with-a-baby-girl/Article1-799814.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214210610/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tabloid/lara-mahesh-blessed-with-a-baby-girl/article1-799814.aspx |archive-date=14 December 2014 |access-date=20 January 2012 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}
*''All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.''

===Films===
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! Year 
! Film 
! Role 
! class="unsortable"| Notes
! class="unsortable"| Ref.
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| rowspan="2" |2003 
| ''[[Andaaz]]'' 
| Kajal
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/lara-dutta-excited-to-shoot-with-akshay-kumar/articleshow/47122214.cms |title=Lara Dutta 'excited' to shoot with Akshay Kumar |date=1 May 2015 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |access-date=16 March 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200326161819/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/lara-dutta-excited-to-shoot-with-akshay-kumar/articleshow/47122214.cms |archive-date=26 March 2020 |agency=[[Press Trust of India]]}}</ref>
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| ''[[Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost]]''
| Kesar 
|
|
|-
| rowspan="5" |2004 
| ''[[Khakee]]'' 
| Herself 
| Special appearance in the song "Aisa Jado"
|
|-
| ''[[Masti (2004 film)|Masti]]''
| Monica Singh 
|
|
|-
| ''[[Bardaasht]]'' 
| Advocate Payal 
|
|
|-
| ''[[Arasatchi]]'' 
| Lara 
| [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] film 
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 July 2003 |title=A long wait |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/17/stories/2003071701190401.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101023053747/http://hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/17/stories/2003071701190401.htm |archive-date=23 October 2010 |access-date=1 December 2016 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> 
|-
| ''[[Aan: Men at Work]]'' 
| Kiran Kumar 
|
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |2005 
| ''[[Insan]]'' 
| Meghna Malhotra 
|
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Insan (2005) |date=13 August 2011 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/55992/Insan |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=16 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714233334/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/55992/Insan |archive-date=14 July 2014 }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Elaan (2005 film)|Elaan]]''
| Sonia Singh 
|
|
|-
| ''[[Jurm (2005 film)|Jurm]]'' 
| Sanjana Malhotra 
|
|
|-
| ''[[Kaal (2005 film)|Kaal]]'' 
| Ishika Malhotra 
|
|
|-
| ''[[No Entry]]'' 
| Kaajal Singhania 
|
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/lara-dutta-reveals-rejecting-bipasha-basus-role-in-no-entry-i-was-offered-two-roles-9299617/lite/ |title=Lara Dutta reveals rejecting Bipasha Basu's role in No Entry: I was offered two roles |date=30 April 2024 |work=The Indian Express |accessdate=28 May 2024}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Dosti: Friends Forever]]''
| Kajal Sharma 
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/534204/Dosti%20-%20Friends%20Forever|title=Dosti: Friends Forever (2005)|date=13 August 2011 |website=Bollywood Hungama|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110021347/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/534204/Dosti%20-%20Friends%20Forever|archive-date=10 November 2013|url-status=dead|access-date=16 June 2014}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" |2006 
| ''[[Zinda (film)|Zinda]]'' 
| Jenny Singh 
|
|
|-
| ''[[Alag]]'' 
| Herself
| Cameo appearance in the song "Sabse Alag"
|
|-
| ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'' 
| Aditi Desai / Nisha Chauhan / Munni / Sheetal{{efn|Dutta portrayed a single character with two or more names.|name=more}}
|
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Bhagam-Bhaag/movie-review/903798.cms|title=Movie review : Bhagam Bhaag|last1=Kazmi|first1=Nikhat|date=22 December 2006|work=The Times of India|access-date=7 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108020548/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Bhagam-Bhaag/movie-review/903798.cms|archive-date=8 November 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Fanaa (2006 film)|Fanaa]]''
| Zeenat 
| Special appearance
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2007 
| ''[[Jhoom Barabar Jhoom]]'' 
| Anaida Raza / Laila{{efn|Dutta portrayed a single character with two or more names.|name=more}}
|
|
|-
| ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'' 
| Naina Sahani 
|
|
|-
| ''[[Om Shanti Om (film)|Om Shanti Om]]'' 
| Herself 
| Special appearance in song "Deewangi Deewangi"
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54373 |title=Om Shanti Om (2007) |website=Bollywood Hungama |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025045139/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/54373 |archive-date=25 October 2014 |access-date=18 May 2014}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2008 
| ''[[Jumbo (2008 film)|Jumbo]]'' 
| Sonia 
| Voice only
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Jumbo (2008) |date=13 August 2011 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/201901/Jumbo |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714223619/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/201901/Jumbo |archive-date=14 July 2014 |access-date=16 June 2014 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi]]'' 
| Herself 
| Special appearance in song "[[Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte]]"
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |2009 
| ''[[Billu Barber]]'' 
| Bindiya Rao Pardesi 
|
|
|-
| ''[[Do Knot Disturb]]'' 
| Dolly 
|
|
|-
| ''[[Blue (2009 film)|Blue]]'' 
| Mona 
|
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/blue-442|title=Movie review : Blue|last1=Chopra|first1=Anupama|date=16 October 2009|access-date=8 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908181441/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/blue-442|archive-date=8 September 2014|url-status=live|publisher=NDTV}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Satyameva Jayate (2009 film)|Satyameva Jayate]]'' 
| Herself
| [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film; special appearance in the song "Aisa Jadoo"
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/feb/13telugu-review-satyameva-jayate.htm|title=Review: Satyameva Jayate|access-date=17 May 2013|archive-date=17 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717055816/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/feb/13telugu-review-satyameva-jayate.htm|url-status=live|work=Rediff.com|quote=The movie has its share of songs including the item number Aisa Jadoo (in Telugu) by Lara Dutta}}</ref>
|-
| 2010 
| ''[[Housefull (2010 film)|Housefull]]'' 
| Hetal Patel 
|
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Housefull (2010) |date=13 August 2011 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/549425/Housefull |website=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=16 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714233321/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/549425/Housefull |archive-date=14 July 2014 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2011 
| ''[[Chalo Dilli]]'' 
| Mihika Banerjee  
| Also producer
|
|-
| ''[[Don 2]]'' 
| Ayesha 
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2013 
| ''[[David (2013 Hindi film)|David]]''
| Neelam 
|
|<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/No-theatrical-trailer-for-Bejoy-s-next-film-David/Article1-971820.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121213014654/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/No-theatrical-trailer-for-Bejoy-s-next-film-David/Article1-971820.aspx | url-status=dead | archive-date=13 December 2012 | work=Hindustan Times | title=No theatrical trailer for Bejoy's next film David | date=12 December 2012}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]''
| Gayathri 
| Tamil film
|
|-
|2015 
| ''[[Singh Is Bliing]]'' 
| Emily 
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2016 
| ''[[Fitoor]] '' 
| Leena Becker 
|Special appearance 
|
|-
| ''[[Azhar (film)|Azhar]]'' 
| Advocate Meera Verma 
|
|
|-
| 2018 
| ''[[Welcome to New York (2018 film)|Welcome To New York]]'' 
| Sophia 
|
|
|-
| 2021 
| ''[[Bell Bottom (2021 film)|Bell Bottom]]'' 
| [[Indira Gandhi]] 
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2023 
| ''[[Ishq-e-Nadaan]]'' 
| Ramona Singh 
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lara Dutta and Neena Gupta starrer 'Ishq-e-nadaan' to be out on this date|url=https://theprint.in/feature/lara-dutta-neena-guptas-ishq-e-nadaan-to-be-out-on-this-date/1654747/|access-date=19 November 2023|website=The Print|date=4 July 2023}}</ref>
|-
|{{pending film|[[Welcome to the Jungle (2024 film)|Welcome To The Jungle]]}}
|{{TableTBA}}
|Filming
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 September 2023 |title=Akshay Kumar shares hilarious 'Welcome 3' teaser on his birthday, film to release in December next year |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-shares-hilarious-welcome-3-teaser-on-his-birthday-film-to-release-in-december-next-year/articleshow/103532240.cms?from=mdr |access-date=10 September 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Welcome 3 Announcement: Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Disha Patani And Others - It's A Party |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/welcome-3-announcement-akshay-kumar-raveena-tandon-disha-patani-and-others-its-a-party-4374156 |access-date=10 September 2023 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
|-
| TBA
| {{Pending film|Suryast}}
| Avantika
| Completed
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/lara-dutta-patralekhaa-come-together-revenge-thriller-titled-suryast-shoot-wraps-uk/|title=Lara Dutta and Patralekhaa come together for revenge thriller titled Suryast; shoot wraps in UK|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=15 August 2023}}</ref>
|-
| TBA
| {{Pending film|Ramayana}}
|[[Kaikeyi]]
| Filming
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/72729/first-pics-from-ranbir-kapoors-ramayan-set-are-going-viral-lara-dutta-as-kaikeyi-arun-govil-as-dashr|title=First Pics From Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayan Set Are Going Viral: Lara Dutta As Kaikeyi, Arun Govil As Dashrath And More|work=Mashable India|accessdate=5 April 2024}}</ref>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year 
! Film 
! Role 
! class="unsortable"| Notes
! class="unsortable"| Ref.
|-
| 2019 
| ''[[Beecham House]]'' 
| Begum Samru 
| English series 
| 
|-
| 2020 
| ''[[Hundred (Indian TV series)|Hundred]] '' 
| ACP Saumya Shukla
|
| 
|-
| 2021 
| ''Hiccups and Hookups'' 
| Vasudha 
|
|
|-
| 2022 
| ''[[Kaun Banegi Shikharwati]]''
| Devyani Shikharwat Goel 
| 
|<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 December 2021|title=Kaun Banegi Shikharwati trailer: This dysfunctional royal family is a hoot|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/kaun-banegi-shikharwati-trailer-zee5-7687258/|access-date=11 January 2022|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2023 
| ''[[Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley]]''
| Wilayat Hussain 
|
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/lara-dutta-on-charlie-chopra-and-the-mystery-of-solang-valley-8547227/|title=Lara Dutta on Charlie Chopra and The Mystery Of Solang Valley: 'Working with Vishal and Rekha Bhardwaj dream come true'|work=The Indian Express|date=10 April 2023|accessdate=10 April 2023}}</ref>
|-
| 2024
| ''[[Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond]]''
| Manisha Bharadwaj
| 
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/lara-dutta-announces-new-series-ranneeti-balakot-and-beyond-with-teaser-watch-2420498-2023-08-13|title=Lara Dutta announces new series 'Ranneeti Balakot and Beyond' with teaser. Watch|work=India Today |date=13 August 2023|accessdate=14 August 2023}}</ref>
|}

==Accolades==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Lara Dutta}}

Dutta is a recipient of [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]] for ''Andaaz''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/deep750/FilmfareAwards.pdf?attredirects=0|title=Filmfare Nominees and Winners|format=PDF|work=Filmfare|pages=116–119|access-date=10 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019034032/https://sites.google.com/site/deep750/FilmfareAwards.pdf?attredirects=0|archive-date=19 October 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|Bollywood}}
* [[List of Hindi film actresses]]
* [[Miss Universe]]

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
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