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

Early life

Neha was born to Commander Pradip Dhupia, who is in the Indian Navy and mother Manpinder to a Sikh family. She has a brother, Hardeep.

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.

[edit] Career

Neha started her career with a TV serial Rajdhani at the age of 5.

[edit] Beauty Pageant Winner

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

[edit] Acting career

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 segment of the anthology film Dus Kahaniyaan (2007).