Neha Dhupia Gets 35 Toppon Ki Salaami on Her Birthday

As Neha Dhupia turns a year older, we take a look at her life and career.

  • Actress Neha Dhupia, who has proved her mettle in Bollywood in films like <i> Chup Chup Ke</i>,<i>Phas Gaye Re Obama</i> and <i>Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami</i> turns 35 today. As she turns a year older, we take a look at her life and career.
    Actress Neha Dhupia, who has proved her mettle in Bollywood in films like Chup Chup Ke,Phas Gaye Re Obama and Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami turns 35 today. As she turns a year older, we take a look at her life and career.
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  • Neha Dhupia was born in Kochi on August 27, 1980 to a Sikh family. Her father, Commander Sandip Dhupia, served in the Indian Navy.
    Neha Dhupia was born in Kochi on August 27, 1980 to a Sikh family. Her father, Commander Sandip Dhupia, served in the Indian Navy.
  • Neha studied at the Naval Public School and then in New Delhi's Army Public School. She graduated from Delhi's Jesus and Mary College with a degree in history.
    Neha studied at the Naval Public School and then in New Delhi's Army Public School. She graduated from Delhi's Jesus and Mary College with a degree in history.
  • Neha was bitten by the acting bug while still at school. She started out on stage in a play called <i>Graffiti</i>.
    Neha was bitten by the acting bug while still at school. She started out on stage in a play called Graffiti.
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  • Neha also appeared in a music video for Euphoria and fronted many modeling assignments.
    Neha also appeared in a music video for Euphoria and fronted many modeling assignments.
  • She then appeared in TV serial <i>Rajdhani</i> which also featured actors Randeep Hooda and Dalip Tahil.
    She then appeared in TV serial Rajdhani which also featured actors Randeep Hooda and Dalip Tahil.
  • In 2002, Neha won the Femina Miss India pageant and went on to make it to the top 10 in the Miss Universe pageant held in Puerto Rico.
    In 2002, Neha won the Femina Miss India pageant and went on to make it to the top 10 in the Miss Universe pageant held in Puerto Rico.
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  • Ticket to Bollywood: With her stint as Miss India behind her, Neha made her movie debut in <i>Qayamat: City Under Threat</i> (2003).
    Ticket to Bollywood: With her stint as Miss India behind her, Neha made her movie debut in Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003).
  • Bollywood sat up and took notice of her in her second movie, <i>Julie</i> (2004), in which she played the risqu&#233; role of a prostitute.
    Bollywood sat up and took notice of her in her second movie, Julie (2004), in which she played the risqué role of a prostitute.
  • Neha then appeared in the comedy <i>Kya Kool Hai Hum</i>. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, the movie also starred Tusshar Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Anupam Kher and Isha Koppikar.
    Neha then appeared in the comedy Kya Kool Hai Hum. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, the movie also starred Tusshar Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Anupam Kher and Isha Koppikar.
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  • Neha then appeared in a steady stream of movies including <i>Garam Masala, Chup Chup Ke</i> and <i>Delhi Heights</i>.
    Neha then appeared in a steady stream of movies including Garam Masala, Chup Chup Ke and Delhi Heights.
  • In 2007, Neha starred in <i>Ek Chalis Ki Last Local</i> with Abhay Deol. The movie was an interesting story about two people who miss the last local train at 1:40 am and how it changes the course of their lives forever.
    In 2007, Neha starred in Ek Chalis Ki Last Local with Abhay Deol. The movie was an interesting story about two people who miss the last local train at 1:40 am and how it changes the course of their lives forever.
  • Neha also played a supporting role in the Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif film <i>Singh Is Kinng</i>, which became a huge hit.
    Neha also played a supporting role in the Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif film Singh Is Kinng, which became a huge hit.
  • Bandit Queen: In 2010, Neha Dhupia followed up her appearance in <i>Action Replayy</i>, starring Aishwarya Rai and Akshay Kumar, with her role as the female version of <i>Gabbar Singh</i> in her next release, <i>Phas Gaye Re Obama</i>. The small budget comedy featured Neha and Rajat Kapoor in the lead roles.
    Bandit Queen: In 2010, Neha Dhupia followed up her appearance in Action Replayy, starring Aishwarya Rai and Akshay Kumar, with her role as the female version of Gabbar Singh in her next release, Phas Gaye Re Obama. The small budget comedy featured Neha and Rajat Kapoor in the lead roles.
  • The actress was also seen in the Punjabi movie <i>Rangeelay</i>, opposite Jimmy Shergill.<br><br>(This picture was posted on Twitter by <a href="https://twitter.com/RangeelayFilm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >@RangeelayFilm</a>)
    The actress was also seen in the Punjabi movie Rangeelay, opposite Jimmy Shergill.

    (This picture was posted on Twitter by @RangeelayFilm)
  • Neha was next seen as Jayaprabha in <i>Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami</i>. The same year sshe starred in karan Johar's production film <I>Ungli</I>, co-starring Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut.
    Neha was next seen as Jayaprabha in Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami. The same year sshe starred in karan Johar's production film Ungli, co-starring Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut.
  • We wish Neha a very happy birthday.
    We wish Neha a very happy birthday.