Neha Dhupia is an Indian actress, who has worked in several Bollywood films. In 2002, she is a winner of the "Femina Miss India" title. She made her Bollywood debut in 2003 film "Qayamat: City Under Threat". She was also seen in Telugu and Malayalam films as well.
Early Life of Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia was born on 27th August, 1980 in Cochin to a Punjabi Sikh family. Her father Commander Pradip Singh Dhupia served in the Indian Navy and mother Manpinder is a homemaker. She had her education in Naval Public School, Cochin and later got transferred to Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi. She graduated from Jesus and Mary College in New Delhi, affiliated to the University of Delhi, majoring in Biology.
Career of Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia made her acting debut with the play in New Delhi called "Graffiti". She also appeared in a music video for Indipop band "Euphoria". Neha also appeared on the small screen television serial "Rajdhani" in 1999 and endorsed many brands. Since then she has appeared in a number of TV advertisements, ramp shows as well as music videos.
In 2002, Neha was crowned Miss India Universe. Then, she entered Bollywood and built up a career in Hindi films. Her first film, "Qayamat" was a success at the box office. She rose to the utmost popularity with her bold role in the film "Julie", which gave her the position of an appealing figure in the industry. She went ahead with her success with the dual role of twin sisters in "Sheesha" (2005). She continued with her film career, appearing in films like "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum" (2005), "Shootout at Lokhandwala" (2007) and "Dus Kahaniyaan" (2007. Neha has also acted in many cameo roles in movies like "Chup Chup Ke" (2006), "Ek Chalis Ki Last Local" (2007), "Mithya" (2008), "Singh Is King" (2008), "Dasvidaniya" (2008), "De Dana Dan" (2009), "Action Replay" (2010) and so on.
In 2011, she played Eva Braun in the film Dear Friend Hitler about Mahatma Gandhi. Apart from Bollywood movies she has also acted in few Telegu Movies like "Ninney Ishta Paddaanu", "Villain" and "Parama Veera Chakra".Neha was also featured in a Japanese film.
Other Activities of Neha Dhupia
She has run in the Mumbai Marathon to support the Concern India Foundation and helped to raise over 5 lakhs. She also helped to raise money for victims of the 2011 Sikkim earthquake.
Filmography of Neha Dhupia
•"Minnaram" (1994) (Malayalam)
•"Nattu Odoru! Ninja Densetsu" (2000) (Japanese)
•"Ninney Ishta Paddaanu", "Qayamat: City Under Threat", "Villain" (2003)
•"Julie", "Rakht: What If You Can See the Future" (2004)
•"Siskiyaan", "Sheesha", "Kyaa Kool Hai Hum", "Garam Masala" (2005)
•"Fight Club - Members Only", "Teesri Aankh", "Chup Chup Ke", "Utthaan" (2006)
•"Delhii Heights", "Ek Chalis Ki Last Local", "Shootout at Lokhandwala", "Heyy Babyy", "Dus Kahaniyaan" (2007)
•"Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa", "Mithya", "Kabhi Pyar Na Karna", "De Taali", "Singh Is Kinng", "Dasvidaniya", "Maharathi" (2008)
•"Paying Guests", "Bollywood Hero", "De Dana Dan", "Raat Gayi Baat Gayi?" (2009)
•"Action Replayy", "Phas Gaye Re Obama" (2010)
•"Dear Friend Hitler`, "Pappu Can"t Dance Saala", "Parama Veera Chakra" (2011) (Telugu)
•"Maximum", "IM 24", "Kismet Love Paisa Dilli", "Ruch" (2012)
•"Rangeelay" (2013) (Punjabi)
•"Ungli", "Double Ki Trouble" (2014)