Neha Dhupia Biography

Neha Dhupia, the former Miss India(Universe) and present Bollywood actress, was born on 27th August 1980 in Cochin, Kerala.

Her father commander Pradip Singh Dhupia was in Indian Navy. She completed her schooling from Army Public School and graduated in History from Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi. She was brought up in New Delhi with her brother Hardeep, aviator of Jet Airways.

Neha Dhupia started her career from her college days. At the age of 19, she made her first public appearance in ‘Rajdhani’, a popular TV serial of Star Plus, produced by Bobby Bedi. Besides Rajdhani, Neha appeared in many TV serials like SSHH!!Koi Hai for Star Plus, Moosafir Hoon Yaaron- a travel show and various fitness programmes. She also enacted in music videos namely Shanana by Euphoria under the direction of Pradip Sircar and Jaagi Hoon Main by Sanchaita Ghosal. She won Femina Miss India- Universe title in 2002. It proved to be a turning point in her life and opened the doors of Bollywood for her.

Neha Dhupia’s made her Bollywood debut with the movie ‘Qayamat-The City Under Threat’ by Harry Baweja in 2003. Her subsequent movies include: Miss India-The Mystery in 2003, Julie and Rakht in 2004, Siskiyaan, Sheesha, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum in 2005 and Teesri Aankh, Chup Chup Ke, Utthaan,Hot and Delhi Heights in 2006. This beautiful bollywood belle has done Ad campaigns for popular commercial brands like Pepsi, Meena Bazar, Reebok, Mitsubishi Lancer, LG, National and Maruti.

Neha Dhupia participates in the ramp-shows organized by eminent people and companies like Monisha Bajaj, Rina Dhaka, Ogaan, NIFT New Delhi and Airtel.