Actor Lara Dutta has had a day filled with reasons to celebrate on May 12. Not only did it mark Mother’s Day, but it also commemorated the 24th anniversary of her victory in the Miss Universe pageant, which she won on the same date in 2000. Taking to Instagram, Lara shared a nostalgic picture from her Miss Universe win and revealed that it was also her father’s birthday. In her caption, she expressed gratitude for the convergence of these significant events, dubbing it “One helluva day!”
Lara’s post garnered heartfelt reactions from fellow celebrities, including Dia Mirza and Tisca Chopra, who showered her with red heart emojis in the comments section.
Lara Dutta, the second Indian woman to clinch the Miss Universe crown after Sushmita Sen, ventured into Bollywood with the 2003 film “Andaaz.” Besides acting, she is known for mentoring aspiring models for international beauty contests.
Recently, Lara appeared in the web series “Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond.” In an interview with ANI, she discussed the series, highlighting its portrayal of true events that reshaped India’s history, particularly the Pulwama attack and the subsequent Balakot airstrike. Lara emphasized how these incidents changed the world’s perception of India as a formidable military and political power. She also underscored the significance of revealing the behind-the-scenes tensions and urgency experienced during those critical moments.