Neha Dhupia is an Indian actress, model and television host. She was one of the top ten finalists in the 2002 Miss Universe beauty pageant. Let us know more interesting details about Neha Dhupia’s life, family, biography and other facts.
Biography/Wiki
Neha Dhupia was born on August 27, 1980 in Cochin, Kerala, India (age 41; as of 2021). She was educated at Nabar Public School, Kochi and Army Public School, Dhaulaquan, New Delhi. She graduated in History from the College of Jesus and Mary, New Delhi. She made her acting debut in the stage play “Delhi Graffiti”. Later, she ventured into the world of modeling. Neha made her silver screen debut as a child artist in the 1994 Malayalam film Minnaram. At the age of 19, she starred in the Star Plus television series Rajdhani. She has also appeared in the TV series Ssshhhh…Koi Hai, Musafir Hoon Yaaron and various other shows. She got her big break after winning the Miss India beauty pageant in 2002.
Neha Dhupia’s childhood photos with her mother
Neha Dhupia, Miss India 2002
Family, Boyfriends, Husbands and Caste
Neha Dhupia was born into a Sikh family, her father is Pradip Singh Dhupia and her mother is Manpinder, also known as Babli ·Babli Dhupia. Her nickname is Chotu. Her father is a retired Indian Navy officer and her mother is a housewife. She has a brother, Hardeep Dhupia, who works for Jet Airways.
Neha Dhupia’s mother and father
Neha Dhupia with her brother and parents
Neha Dhupia and her brother
Neha was in a relationship with professional squash player Ritwik Bhattacharya for a long time. According to some sources, there are even rumors that the two are getting married. However, in 2010, they parted ways.
Neha Dhupia and Ritwik Bhattacharya
While in Venezuela, Neha met a dentist named James Sylvester. According to sources, their relationship lasted about three years and James moved to India for his love. But they later parted ways and James moved back to the United States.
Neha Dhupia and James Sylvester
In 2014, there were speculations that Neha was dating Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh when the two were seen together at a birthday party. However, Neha denied having any relationship with Yuvi.
Neha Dhupia and Yuvraj Singh
On May 10, 2018, 37-year-old Neha married her long-time best friend Angad Bedi. The couple has a daughter, Mehr Dhupia Bedi.
Neha Dhupia and her husband Angad Bedi
Neha Dhupia’s daughter Mehr Dhupia Bedi
On October 3, 2021, the couple welcomed a baby boy.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5’6”
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Body measurements (approximately): 36-28-36
Eye color: dark brown
Hair color: brown
Profession
In 2000, Neha appeared in a Japanese movie “Nattu Odoru”! Ninja legend. Neha made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the film “Kayamat: The City Under Threat”. She also made her debut in the Tollywood film Ninne Ishtapaddanu in the same year. In 2004, she received critical acclaim for her role in the film “Julie” starring Sanjay Kapoor. She subsequently starred in several successful films such as “Kyaa Kool Hai Hum” (2005), “Shootout at Lokhandwala” (2007), and had roles in “Chup Chup Ke” (2006) and “Singh is Kinng” (2008) and other films as supporting roles. She also appeared in a Pakistani film, Kabhi Pyar Na Karna (2008). She has also appeared in films such as Action Replayy (2010), Hindi Medium (2017), Tumhari Sulu (2017) and an anthology film Lust Stories (2018). In 2013, she appeared in the Punjabi film Rangeeelay.
Neha Dhupia stars in Tumhari Sulu alongside Vidya Balan in the film
In 2009, Neha played the role of Lalima Lakhani in the American television miniseries Bollywood Heroes. Neha has also hosted various shows including Comedy Circus in 2011 and BFFs with Vogue in 2018. She also hosts the audio show #NoFilterNeha, which airs on JioSaavn. She interviews various celebrities on her show #NoFilterNeha. In 2016, she was seen as a gang leader in the reality show MTV Roadies X4: Your Gang, Your Glory. She appeared in the TV show Chhote Miyan Dhaakad in 2017 as a judge.
Neha has also appeared in advertisements for various popular brands such as Pepsi, Meena Bazar, Reebok, Mitsubishi Lancer and Maruti. She often participates in ramp walks organized by renowned companies and personalities like Monisha Bajaj, Rina Dhaka, Ogaan, Lakme and NIFT New Delhi.
Neha Dhupia Slope Trail
dispute
In 2020, she was brutally abused by netizens for her fake feminism. On an episode of MTV Roadies Revolution, when a male contestant said he slapped a girl for cheating on him with five other boys, she said “it was her choice.”
Post commented by Neha Dhupia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDrX0DUhD7A
Awards
- Screen Award – Best Supporting Actress – 2017 Tumhari Sulu
- Sony Pictures India Awards – Breaking Social Stereotypes
Signature/Autograph
Neha Dhupia’s signature
assets
Neha owns a Renault Duster and a Toyota Land Cruiser.
net worth and salary
Neha charges around Rs 40-500,000 per film. Her net worth is approximately 330 million rupees ($5 million).
Favorites
- Actresses: Jaya Bhaduri, Rakhi, Smita Patil, Tabu and Kareena Kapoor
- Books: The Alchemist and comic books by Paulo Coelho
- Color: light red and purple
- Destinations: Spain, Netherlands and France
fact
- Neha’s ambition was to become an athlete, but she later changed her career choice to acting. She talked about this in an interview and mentioned that she plays almost every sport including tennis, basketball and swimming. She also added that she would like to play the role of an athlete or coach in a sports biopic. In the interview, Neha expressed her desire to play Deepa Malik and Dutee Chand on screen.
- In 1998, Neha appeared in the Hindi pop song “Sha Na Na Na” sung by Euphoria from the album “Dhoom”. She was also a member of the band for a while.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGwGJYGJjQ4
- She played a dual role as a twin sister in the 2005 film Sheesha, which Neha calls her biggest regret.
- In 2007, while shooting for the film Dus Kahaniyaan, a scene in the film required Neha to lick her co-star’s palm. She asked him to wash his hands several times.
- She is very health-conscious and follows a daily diet and exercise routine, as well as doing yoga.
- In 2012, she gave up eating meat after learning that meat can stay in the body for about six months.
- In 2013, she served as team leader for the Colors TV show Nautanki: Comedy Theater.
- She is a philanthropist and engages in various charity works.
- Her hobbies include shopping, yoga, traveling and reading.
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