Neha Dhupia is an Indian model, actress and former Femina Miss India 2002Neha DhupiaBorn August 27, 1980 (1980-08-27) (age 28)Cochin, IndiaOccupation Actress, modelEarly lifeNeha was born to Commander Pradip Dhupia, who served in the Indian Navy and mother Manpinder. She has an elder brother, Hardeep.She was raised as a Sikh.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.CareerNeha started her career with a play in New Delhi called Graffiti. Thereafter she did a music video for a top Indipop band – Euphoria. She also modeled for numerous advertisement campaigns. She did the TV serial “Rajdhani”. She also did a song with Ginuwine & Shayal called “Baby”.Beauty Pageant WinnerNeha placed in the coveted Top Ten at the Miss Universe 2002 pageant in Puerto Rico.
Acting careerBollywood 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).Neha has made a mark as a successful actress with both critically and commercially acclaimed films like “Chup Chup Ke” (2006), “Ek Chalis Ki Last Local” (2007), “Mithya” (2008), “Maharathi” (2008), “Singh Is King”(2008), “Dasvidaniya” (2008).She has 6 films waiting to be released in 2009 which are “Paying Guest”, “Pappu can’t dance sala”, “Raftaar”,”Raat gayi baat gayi”, “I’m 24″ and “De Dhanadhan”.She is currently working on her first international mini series with “Chris Kattan” for IFC called “Bollywood Hero” as well as Vipul Shah’s next directorial venture “Action replay”
Filmography
2000 Nattu Odoru! Ninja Densetsu Meena Japanese2003 Ninney Ishta Paddaanu TeluguQayamat: City Under Threat Sapna2004 Julie JulieRakht: What If You Can See the Future Rhea Special Appearance.2005 Siskiyaan Ayesha SheikhSheesha Sia/RiaKyaa Kool Hai Hum Dr. RekhaGaram Masala Maggi2006 Fight Club – Members Only Komal Special AppearanceTeesri Aankh SapnaChup Chup Ke MeenakshiUtthaan Kiran Talreja2007 Delhii Heights SuhanaEk Chalis Ki Last Local MadhuShootout at Lokhandwala RohiniHeyy Babyy title songDus Kahaniyaan2008 Mithya SonamRama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa ShantiDe Taali Sara Special AppearanceSingh Is King JulieDasvidaniya Neha DhanotMaharathi Mallika2009 De Dana Dan FilmingAction Replay FilmingPaying Guests Parikshit´s boss
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