Neha Dhupia (Hindi:नेहा धूपिया), born on August 27, 1980 in Cochin, is an Indian model, actress and former Femina Miss India 2002.

Biography

Early life

Neha was born to Commander Pradip Singh Dhupia, who is in the Indian Navy and mother Manpinder. She has a brother, Hardeep. Born in Cochin, Neha went to Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi and completed her Graduation in History (Hons)from Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi. Neha started her career with a TV serial Rajdhani at the age of 19.

Personal life

Neha is currently going out with amar patel who lives in leicester.

Beauty Contest Winner

Neha was crowned Miss India Universe in 2002 and competed at Miss Universe 2002, finishing in the top ten.

Acting career

Neha Dhupia made her debut in 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 segement of the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan (2007). She also appeared alongside business tycoon Richard Branson when he came to India to promote Virgin Empire CEO. Branson made a cameo appearnce alongside Neha in a action secene which saw him rescue her and then throw her over his shoulder and carry her off. She was later turned upsidedown by Branson (a party trick of his) in a practical joke which caused a stir with the media in India.