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Khaleej Times
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Lara Dutta pens emotional note as she mourns dad's demise
A few days after the demise of her father LK Dutta, Bollywood actor Lara Dutta Bhupathi on Wednesday took to Instagram and penned down an emotional note. In her post, she talked about how she learnt to "debate, argue, negotiate, reason and dazzle" from her father. "My wonderful, brave, fighter of a father, went quietly into the good night on the 31st of May...... He fought long and hard against an illness that debilitated him over the last few months.... He bore pain with the stoicism of a battle worn soldier and displayed a courage and willingness to beat the odds, that sometimes defied all logic..... He rewrote any concept I had of the body breaking down or succumbing to an inevitable moments with my father are etched into my bones forever..... my dad hoisting a 3 year old me up on his shoulders to look at the stars at night and call out all the constellations...... the feet that I stood on as a five year old to learn to hand that I held as I scampered as fast as I could beside him to match his stride as we walked through eucalyptus groves and planned how I would study under Carl Sagan..... the lap I sat on while I air played an imaginary piano to the sound of his favourite Richard Clayderman tape," she wrote. "I learnt to be brave, I learnt to be fearless, I learnt to stand up for myself and for others, I learnt to tell a good joke, even at my own expense..... I learnt to try and be selfless.... I learnt it all from him.....I also know that this is not the end..... whether physically here or not, he and I are somewhere, on some plane, in some dimension, in some alternate reality, dancing a waltz together, with my hand in his .I carry your heart dad...... I carry it in my heart." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@larabhupathi) Lara Dutta's father, retired wing commander LK Dutta, breathed his last on May 31.
Hindustan Times
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lara Dutta pays tribute to father LK Dutta with a heartfelt note after his death: 'I carry your heart dad'
Lara Dutta remembered her late father, retired wing commander L K Dutta, with a long heartfelt note and memorable pictures. Lara, in the note posted on her social media account, said that her father fought hard against an illness that debilitated him over the last few months. He died on 31 May in Mumbai at the age of 84. (Also read: Lara Dutta says she's living between Mumbai, her 'adopted home' Dubai; talks about living 'seasonally') On Wednesday, Lara took to her Instagram account and posted two pictures. In one of the pictures, Lara can be seen dancing with her father, hand in hand, enjoying one of the most beautiful moments of their relationship. In the note, Lara wrote, 'My wonderful, brave, fighter of a father, went quietly into the good night on the 31st of May…… He fought long and hard against an illness that debilitated him over the last few months…. He bore pain with the stoicism of a battle worn soldier and displayed a courage and willingness to beat the odds, that sometimes defied all logic….. He rewrote any concept I had of the body breaking down or succumbing to an inevitable end….' A post shared by Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@larabhupathi) "Some moments with my father are etched into my bones forever….. my dad hoisting a 3 year old me up on his shoulders to look at the stars at night and call out all the constellations…… the feet that I stood on as a five year old to learn to waltz……the hand that I held as I scampered as fast as I could beside him to match his stride as we walked through eucalyptus groves and planned how I would study under Carl Sagan….. the lap I sat on while I air played an imaginary piano to the sound of his favourite Richard Clayderman tape….." The actor goes on to explain how she learnt how her father played an important role in shaping her personality and hold her head high in the most challenging times. "I learnt to debate, argue, negotiate , reason and dazzle from my father…… I also learnt to embrace my responsibilities, sometimes stoically, and hold my head up high even in the most challenging of times…… I learnt to find bliss in a packet of potato chips and a tutti frutti ice cream because I knew it came with a scooter ride just for the two of us….," she added. "I learnt to be brave, I learnt to be fearless, I learnt to stand up for myself and for others, I learnt to tell a good joke, even at my own expense….. I learnt to try and be selfless…. I learnt it all from him….I also know that this is not the end….. whether physically here or not, he and I are somewhere, on some plane, in some dimension, in some alternate reality, dancing a waltz together, with my hand in his. I carry your heart dad…… I carry it in my heart," Lara ended her note. Lara's note resonated with her friends in the industry. Actor Dia Mirza wrote, 'The BEST Man. Will always carry him in my heart.' Celina Jaitley commented, "I have so many wonderful memories of dear, darling Uncle Handsome with his glorious moustache… Dad and Uncle sipping their whiskies in RSAOI Bangalore such cherished images that bring warmth and comfort. Here's to an amazing father, and to a valiant soldier. May he rest in peace among the bravest of the brave. My love to you, Biyars, and the whole family. OM SHANTI". Soha Ali Khan commented, "So much love ❤️". Lisa Ray wrote, "Deepest condolences Lara"
News18
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Lara Dutta Remembers Her Late Father: 'I Carry Your Heart Dad'
Lara Dutta revealed that her father faced his illness like the true soldier he was. Actress Lara Dutta's father, retired wing commander LK Dutta, passed away in Mumbai on May 31st at the age of 84. Remembering her late father, Lara penned a heartfelt note on social media. The former Miss Universe revealed that her father faced his illness like the true soldier he was. Her note started like this, 'My wonderful, brave, fighter of a father, went quietly into the good night on the 31st of May…… He fought long and hard against an illness that debilitated him over the last few months…. He bore pain with the stoicism of a battle-worn soldier and displayed a courage and willingness to beat the odds, that sometimes defied all logic….. He rewrote any concept I had of the body breaking down or succumbing to an inevitable end…." Revising some fond old memories with her dad, she wrote, 'Some moments with my father are etched into my bones forever….. my dad hoisting a 3 year old me up on his shoulders to look at the stars at night and call out all the constellations…… the feet that I stood on as a five year old to learn to waltz……the hand that I held as I scampered as fast as I could beside him to match his stride as we walked through eucalyptus groves and planned how I would study under Carl Sagan….. the lap I sat on while I air played an imaginary piano to the sound of his favourite Richard Clayderman tape….." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@larabhupathi) Sharing all the things she learned from her father over the years, Lara added, 'I learnt to debate, argue, negotiate , reason and dazzle from my father…… I also learnt to embrace my responsibilities, sometimes stoically, and hold my head up high even in the most challenging of times…… I learnt to find bliss in a packet of potato chips and a tutti frutti ice cream because I knew it came with a scooter ride just for the two of us…..I learnt to be brave, I learnt to be fearless, I learnt to stand up for myself and for others, I learnt to tell a good joke, even at my own expense….. I learnt to try and be selfless…. I learnt it all from him….. 'I carry your heart dad…… I carry it in my heart", Lara concluded. First Published:
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lara Dutta remembers her late father: 'I carry your heart dad'
Actress Lara Dutta 's father, retired wing commander LK Dutta, passes away in Mumbai on May 31st at the age of 84. Remembering her late father, Lara penned a heartfelt note on social media. The former Miss Universe revealed that her father faced his illness like the true soldier he was. Her note started like this, "My wonderful, brave, fighter of a father, went quietly into the good night on the 31st of May...... He fought long and hard against an illness that debilitated him over the last few months.... He bore pain with the stoicism of a battle worn soldier and displayed a courage and willingness to beat the odds, that sometimes defied all logic..... He rewrote any concept I had of the body breaking down or succumbing to an inevitable end. ..." Revising some fond old memories with her dad, she wrote, "Some moments with my father are etched into my bones forever..... my dad hoisting a 3 year old me up on his shoulders to look at the stars at night and call out all the constellations...... the feet that I stood on as a five year old to learn to hand that I held as I scampered as fast as I could beside him to match his stride as we walked through eucalyptus groves and planned how I would study under Carl Sagan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Conheça o Alarme que afasta os Ladrões Verisure Leia mais Undo .... the lap I sat on while I air played an imaginary piano to the sound of his favourite Richard Clayderman tape....." Nikita Dutta Shares Adorable Airport Moment With Her Father Sharing all the things she learned from her father over the years, Lara added, "I learnt to debate, argue, negotiate , reason and dazzle from my father...... I also learnt to embrace my responsibilities, sometimes stoically, and hold my head up high even in the most challenging of times...... I learnt to find bliss in a packet of potato chips and a tutti frutti icecream because I knew it came with a scooter ride just for the two of us. ....I learnt to be brave, I learnt to be fearless, I learnt to stand up for myself and for others, I learnt to tell a good joke, even at my own expense..... I learnt to try and be selfless.... I learnt it all from him..... "I carry your heart dad...... I carry it in my heart", Lara concluded. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Director of 'Andaaz,' Suneel Darshan, compares Priyanka Chopra's voice to Rekha's
Director Suneel Darshan revealed 'Andaaz' was initially meant to star Karisma or Kareena Kapoor. Seeking better chemistry, he cast Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra instead. Impressed by Priyanka's presence, he predicted her stardom. Akshay Kumar's respectful nature and the friendly set atmosphere made filming enjoyable. Back in 2003, the film 'Andaaz' made waves by introducing Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra to Bollywood audiences. However, in an interview, director Suneel Darshan disclosed that these two actresses were not originally intended to star in the movie. Initial Casting Plans Talking to Inda Today, Suneel revealed that when planning 'Andaaz', he initially intended to cast established actresses like Karisma Kapoor or Kareena Kapoor alongside Akshay Kumar . At that time, Akshay was involved in every aspect of the project, and it was almost certain that one of the Kapoor sisters would play a lead role. Additionally, another prominent female star had shown interest in joining the film, though Suneel chose not to disclose her name. Need for Freshness and Better Chemistry He mentioned that he felt the initial casting lacked freshness and thus, he decided that something needed to be changed. There were some disagreements on certain issues with one of the actresses, and he also believed that the pair did not complement each other well on screen. Consequently, he sought two actresses who would better complement each other in the film. First Meeting with Priyanka Chopra Recalling his first meeting with Priyanka Chopra, Suneel explained that the second lead needed to be someone who could match Lara Dutta. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Unexpectedly, destiny intervened when he received a call while sitting in his chamber. An actor's secretary had come with a girl to introduce him. Following his usual approach of meeting newcomers, he agreed to meet Priyanka, who was the reigning queen of a global beauty pageant at the time. Initially, he was not impressed, but as she groomed and evolved herself, his opinion changed. About fifteen minutes into their conversation, he noticed her remarkable eyes and felt her voice reminded him of the legendary actress Rekha. Confidence in Priyanka's Star Potential The filmmaker mentioned that on that day, he was convinced Priyanka Chopra was like Rekha returning, someone he had known before. However, no one else involved in the film shared his belief or had faith in her potential. Most were more supportive of Lara Dutta and her personality. Priyanka, he said, was a different case altogether, but he was very confident that she would become a top star. On-Set Atmosphere and Akshay Kumar's Courtesy Suneel said that Akshay was always polite and respectful towards his co-stars. He also noted that the working environment on set was lively and enjoyable, especially since the three actors often chatted with each other in Punjabi, adding a fun and friendly vibe to the shoot. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
