Neha Dhupia

Neha Dhupia (born 27 August 1980) is an Indian actress, model and former beauty queen who first captured national attention by winning the Femina Miss India title in 2002 and subsequently placing in the Top‑10 at Miss Universe the same year. Raised in Kochi, Kerala, she later moved to Delhi where she earned a degree from Jesus and Mary College before embarking on a diverse career that spans runway modelling, television, and Hindi cinema. After making her stage debut in New Delhi’s play Graffiti and appearing in a popular Euphoria music video, Dhupia transitioned to the silver screen with the Telugu film Ninne Istapaddanu (2003) and quickly followed with her Bollywood debut in Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003), earning a Filmfare nomination for Best Female Debut. Over the next decade she built a versatile portfolio, headlining Julie (2004), delivering a memorable dual‑role performance in Sheesha (2005), and contributing to box‑office successes such as Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Singh Is Kinng (2008), and De Dana Dan (2009). More recent projects include the critically praised Tumhari Sulu (2017) and the suspense thriller A Thursday (2022), demonstrating her ability to navigate both comic and dramatic tones. In addition to film, Dhupia became a familiar face on television, notably as a gang leader on MTV Roadies, and she extended her media presence by hosting the popular Bollywood podcast #NoFilterNeha, which has attracted millions of listeners since its launch in 2016. Beyond her professional achievements, Dhupia’s personal life has been widely covered; she married actor Angad Bedi in a private Gurudwara ceremony in May 2018 and the couple are parents to two children, daughter Mehr (born November 2018) and son Guriq (born October 2021). A committed vegetarian and fitness enthusiast, she regularly participates in charitable runs such as the Mumbai Marathon, supporting causes ranging from disaster relief to women’s empowerment. Her public image includes recognition in the Times Most Desirable Women rankings and frequent appearances at high‑profile events, cementing her status as a respected and influential figure in contemporary Indian entertainment.