Neha Dhupia
August 27, 1980
Cochin, Kerala Occupation :actress
Early life
Neha was born to Commander Pradip Dhupia, who is in the Indian Navy and mother Manpinder to a Sikh family. She has a brother, Hardeep.
She went to Naval Public School, Cochin, then transferred to Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. She completed her graduation in History (Hons) from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University.
Career
Neha started her career with a TV serial Rajdhani at the age of 5.
Beauty Pageant Winner
Neha was crowned Miss India Universe in 2002 and competed at Miss Universe 2002, finishing in the top ten.
Acting career
Bollywood films with Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003) which was a success at the box office. She rose to popularity with her bold role in the film Julie which gave her the status of a sex symbol. She followed up her success with the dual role of twin sisters in Sheesha (2005) which did not do well at the box office.
She has continued to appear in films such as Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) and Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) which did well at the box office and recently appeared in a segment of the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan (2007).
Personal life
She is currently in relationship with Ritwik Bhattacharya who is a professional squash player. In an interview with People Magazine she has announced that they are in a relationship.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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1997 | Pyaar Kiya to Darna Kya | Sweety | |
2000 | Nattu Odoru! Ninja Densetsu | Meena | Japanese |
2003 | Ninney Ishta Paddaanu | Telugu | |
2003 | Qayamat: City Under Threat | Sapna | |
2003 | Miss India: The Mystery | ||
2004 | Julie | Julie | |
2004 | Rakht: What If You Can See the Future | Rhea | |
2005 | Siskiyaan | Ayesha Sheikh | |
2005 | Sheesha | Sia/Ria | |
2005 | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Dr. Rekha | |
2005 | Garam Masala | Maggi | Special Appearance |
2006 | Fight Club - Members Only | Komal | Special Appearance |
2006 | Teesri Aankh | Sapna | |
2006 | Chup Chup Ke | Meenakshi | |
2006 | Utthaan | Kiran Talreja | |
2007 | Delhii Heights | Suhana | |
2007 | Ek Chalis Ki Last Local | Madhu | |
2007 | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Rohini | |
2007 | Heyy Babyy | Special Appearance in title song | |
2007 | One way Ticket London Train | Special Appearance in title song | |
2007 | Dus Kahaniyaan | ||
2008 | Mithya | Sonam | |
2008 | Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa | Shanti | |
2008 | De Taali | Sara | Special Appearance |
2008 | Singh Is Kinng | Julie | Supporting role |
2008 | Dasvidaniya | Neha Dhanot | |
2008 | Maharathi | Mallika | |
2008 | Cellphone | To Be Released | |
2008 | Kabhi Pyar Na Karna | To Be Released (Role In An Item Song) | |
2008 | Hot | To Be Released | |
2009 | Kuch Love Kuch Drama | Shanti | Under Production |