Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia | |
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Born | [2][3] | 27 August 1980
Other names | Chhotu or Chotu |
Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[3] |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Title | Femina Miss India Universe 2002 |
Years active | 2000–present |
Major competition(s) | Femina Miss India 2002 (winner) Miss Universe 2002 (Top-10 finalist) |
Neha Dhupia (born 27 August 1980) is an Indian actress and beauty queen who is predominantly known for her work in Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam language films. She made her acting debut in a stage play and later appeared in a music video for Euphoria. Dhupia then ventured into modelling.
Dhupia made her screen debut in 1994 Malyalam film Minnaram. Her Hindi film debut came in 2003 with Miss India. She subsequently starred in successful films including Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) and also played supporting roles in top grossing Bollywood productions Chup Chup Ke (2006) and Singh is Kinng (2008). In addition to her film career, Dhupia is a winner of the Femina Miss India title (2002). She Won Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for Tumhari Sulu.
Early life
Dhupia was born in Kochi, India to a Sikh family.[4][1] Her father, Commander Pradip Singh Dhupia, served in the Indian Navy and mother, Manpinder, (Babli Dhupia) is a homemaker. She went to Naval Public School then transferred to Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi.[3] She graduated from Jesus and Mary College in New Delhi, affiliated to the University of Delhi, with Honours in History.[5]
Career
Dhupia made her acting debut in a play in New Delhi called Graffiti. Thereafter she appeared in a music video for Indipop band Euphoria and modeled for advertisement campaigns. She then appeared in the TV serial Rajdhani In 2002 she entered the Femina Miss India pageant finishing in first place, winning the Femina Miss India Universe title, and was subsequently sent to the Miss Universe 2002 pageant in Puerto Rico. She was placed in the top 10.
Film career
Dhupia made her film debut in the 2003 Bollywood film Qayamat: City Under Threat, which had an average performance at the box office. She rose to fame with her role Julie and then appeared in Sheesha (2005) in a dual role of twin sisters but it did not do well at the box office. She then starred in films such as Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), which did well at the box office, and featured in a segment of the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan (2007).
In the following years, Dhupia appeared in supporting roles in multiple critically and commercially acclaimed films including Chup Chup Ke (2006), Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007), Mithya (2008), Maharathi (2008), Singh Is Kinng (2008) and Dasvidaniya (2008). In 2011, she played Eva Braun in the film Dear Friend Hitler about Mahatma Gandhi.
Her most recent films are Moh Maya Money, Paying Guest, Action Replayy, De Dana Dan and Pappu Can't Dance Saala. She has worked on her first international project with Chris Kattan in IFC's Bollywood Hero.
Other
In 2016, Neha conceptualized and hosted a Bollywood podcast called #NoFilterNeha on the Indian Music App called Saavn, in which she interviews famous Bollywood celebrities. The show received positive reviews, with over 2.3 million listeners. In 2017, she returned with #NoFilterNeha Season 2.
Personal life and off-screen work
Dhupia has run in the Mumbai Marathon to support the Concern India Foundation and helped to raise over 5 lakhs.[6] She also helped to raise money for victims of the 2011 Sikkim earthquake.[7] She performed at the GR8 Women's Award 2012.[8]
She also participated in the Hiru Golden Film Awards 2014 in Sri Lanka as a special guest along with Bollywood actors such as Sunil Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Anil Kapoor, and actress Bipasha Basu.[9]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1994 | Minnaram | Manju | Malayalam film |
2000 | Nattu Odoru! Ninja Densetsu | Meena | Japanese film |
2003 | Ninne Istapaddanu | Telugu film | |
Qayamat: City Under Threat | Sapna | Bollywood debut- Nominated- Filmfare Awards Best Debut Actress | |
Miss India: The Mystery | |||
Villain | Telugu film Remake of Tamil film Villain | ||
2004 | Julie | Julie | |
Rakht: What If You Can See the Future | Rhea Trehan | Special appearance | |
2005 | Siskiyaan | Ayesha Sheikh | |
Sheesha | Sia/Ria Malhotra | Double role | |
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Dr. Rekha | ||
Garam Masala | Maggi | ||
2006 | Fight Club – Members Only | Komal | Special appearance |
Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera | Sapna | ||
Chup Chup Ke | Meenakshi | Credited as Bandya | |
Utthaan | Kiran Talreja | ||
2007 | Delhii Heights | Suhana | |
Ek Chalis Ki Last Local | Madhu | ||
Shootout at Lokhandwala | Rohini | ||
Heyy Babyy | Special appearance in song | ||
Dus Kahaniyaan | segment "Strangers in the Night" | ||
2008 | Rama Rama Kya Hai Drama | Shanti | |
Mithya | Sonam | ||
Kabhi Pyar Na Karna | Pakistani film in Urdu | ||
De Taali | Sara | Special appearance | |
Singh Is Kinng | Julie | ||
Dasvidaniya | Neha Dhanot | ||
Maharathi | Mallika | ||
2009 | Paying Guests | Aarti Gupta | |
Bollywood Hero | Lalima Lakhani | Indian-American miniseries | |
De Dana Dan | Anu Chopra | ||
Raat Gayi Baat Gayi? | Sophia | Nominated, Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
2010 | Action Replayy | Mona | |
Phas Gaye Re Obama | Munni (Gangster) | ||
2011 | Parama Veera Chakra | Razia Sultana | Telugu film |
Dear Friend Hitler | Eva Braun | Amrapali Media Vision film | |
Pappu Can't Dance Saala | Mahak | ||
2012 | Maximum | Riyana | |
I M 24 | Sheela | ||
Kismet Love Paisa Dilli | Cameo | ||
Rush | Lisa Kapoor | ||
2013 | Rangeelay | Simmy | Punjabi film -Nominated- PTC Best Actress |
2014 | Double Di Trouble | Herself | Special appearance in song "Lak Tunu Tunu" |
Ungli | Teestha | ||
Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami | Jayaprabha | ||
2016 | Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Kareena Roy | |
Moh Maya Money | Divya | ||
2017 | Hindi Medium | Mrs. Aarti Suri | |
Tumhari Sulu | Maria | ||
Qarib Qarib Singlle | Cameo | ||
2018 | Bombay Talkies 2† | TBA | Karan Johar's segment[10] |
Eela | TBA |
Television
- 2017 - Chhote Miyan Dhakkad[11]
- 2017 - MTV Roadies as Gang leader
- 2016 - MTV Roadies as Gang leader
- 2011 - Comedy Circus as host
- 2018 - MTV Roadies as Gang leader
- 2018 - BFFs with Vogue as host on Colors Infinity
Awards and Nominations
Year | Film | Award | Category | Result |
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2004 | Qayamat: City Under Threat | Filmfare Award | Best Female Debut | Nominated |
Screen Awards | Best Female Debut | Nominated | ||
Star Guild Awards | Best Female Debut | Nominated | ||
Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow- Female | Nominated | ||
2007 | Chup Chup Ke | Stardust Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
2010 | Raat Gayi Baat Gayi? | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
2013 | Rangeelay | PTC Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
2018 | Tumhari Sulu | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
Zee Cine Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Touchdown #kochi #kerela ... ( also my place of birth! )". Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ^ "Birthday Special: Neha Dhupia's FABULOUS life". Rediff. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ a b c "Neha Dhupia Biography". Nehadhupia.net. Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ "Neha Dhupia - It's all about the Bollywood". allindiansite.com. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ "Shah Rukh Khan collects his degree after 28 years: 10 Bollywood stars who graduated from DU". India Today. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "B-town celeb quotient high at Mumbai Marathon". Times of India. IANS. 16 January 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
- ^ Sen, Zinia (2 October 2011). "B'wood going all out to raise money". Times of India. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
- ^ "The ITA Awards » GR8! Women Achiever Awards". IndianTelevisionAcademy.com. 15 February 2012. Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ "Hiru Golden Film Awards". hirugoldenfilmawards.hirutv.lk. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
- ^ https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/exclusive-vicky-kaushal-confirms-he-will-star-in-karan-johars-bombay-talkies-2-alongside-kiara-advani-neha-dhupia/articleshow/61724008.cms
- ^ "Sohail Khan to join Neha Dhupia as judge of Colors' Chhote Miyan". Retrieved 27 January 2017.
External links
- Neha Dhupia at IMDb
- 1980 births
- Femina Miss India winners
- Indian fashion
- Female models from Kerala
- Indian film actresses
- Indian Sikhs
- Living people
- Military brats
- Miss Universe 2002 contestants
- Actresses from Kochi
- Punjabi people
- University of Delhi alumni
- 20th-century Indian actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Actresses in Hindi cinema
- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- Actresses in Telugu cinema