Lara Dutta: 'People want me in Chalo Dilli'

Lara Dutta has said that her casting opposite Vinay Pathak is the unique selling point of their new film Chalo Dilli.

The former beauty queen said that her appearance opposite theatre-trained actor Pathak would bring audiences in to see the film.

Dutta commented: "If I have to remember an unusual star cast I would say Wake Up Sid that had Ranbir Kapoor and Konkana Sen.

"In our film as well, Vinay and me come from different film backgrounds. That's what interests the audiences as to why we have been paired. It acts as the USP of such films as people are eager to see it."

The recently-married star would not confirm the existence of Akshay Kumar's reported cameo in the project.

"I don't know who is there in a cameo role, there can be anyone, Mahesh Bhupathi or Akshay Kumar. Who knows?"

Chalo Dilli is set for worldwide release on April 29.

Dutta leaves exes off invite list

Lara Dutta has reportedly left her ex boyfriends Kelly Dorje and Dino Morea off the invite list for her wedding to Mahesh Bhupathi.

The actress, who will marry the tennis player in Goa next month, spoke of her affection for Dorje on Koffee with Karan, saying: "I will always care very deeply for Kelly."

However, according to Mid-day neither will be attending the wedding to avoid any awkward moments.

Dutta also said that she and Morea were friends, although Morea denied this, insisting that they are no longer in contact.

"I haven't been invited to Lara's wedding. I am not in touch with her since our break-up," he said.

Lara-Mahesh Bhupathi marriage on Feb 19

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Lara Dutta and ace-tennis pro Mahesh Bhupathi are going to marry on 19th February.

Reportedly, Bhupathi has recently got divorced from Shweta JaiShankar and will marry long-time girlfriend Lara in a five-star hotel in Goa.

According to a close family source, "Lara and Mahesh love Goa. They both decided to convert their favorite holiday spot into a place that would be memorable to them forever."

"After marriage, Lara will shift to Bhupathi's flat in Nibbana Society at Pali Hill and Lara has been taking active interest in decorating that house."

Lara had earlier dated Kelly Dorje and Dino Moreo, but both the relationships had failed to work out.

Actress Lara Dutta, who recently launched her video CDs on yoga, was Tuesday appointed the brand ambassador of Kellogg's breakfast cereal brand Special K.

"With Special K, I know I have a low-fat breakfast option to start my day. Plus, it helps keep me full and leaves me with energy to grapple with my long day ahead. And, the best part is that I love the taste," the former Miss Universe said in a press statement.

The 32-year-old, last seen in "Housefull", says she connects well with the product.

"I can relate to the Special K woman - I enjoy the confidence that comes from loving your body, and I also try to keep a positive and simple approach to things, including managing my weight," she added.

Officials at Kellogg India, the Indian subsidiary of Kellogg Company, producer of ready-to-eat cereal and convenience foods, too said Lara is the perfect choice to endorse Special K.

"We are delighted to have Lara on board. We feel she personifies the Special K woman to the T. The Special K woman is feminine, positive, and loves the confidence that comes from the weight that she believes is right for her. She eats and exercises in a simple and balanced manner," Kellogg India managing director Sangeeta Pendurkar said.

Lara Dutta To Launch Her Fitness DVD Today!

So, this piece of news did not come as a surprise for anyone when she launched her fitness DVD last year and recently another fitness freak Bollywood babe, Bipasha Basu has also come up with her fitness DVD.

This was enough to encourage Bollywood beauty Lara Dutta to venture into her fitness DVD. Now, this former universe will launch her fitness DVD on November 17th . With this, she will enter into a tough competition with Shilpa Shetty and Bipasha Basu, who are already into that bandwagon.

However, Lara had planned for this fitness DVD just after the release of her film Blue, where she was seen in her bikini avatar. It seems the 32-year-old actress was inspired by the film to launch her fitness DVD. She went into slimming and trimming session during the film and her sexy avatar was appreciated. So, Lara decided to cut down on her films and concentrate more on her home production and the fitness DVD, which has been shot in New York.

The actress is now shooting for Don 2 in Berlin. Lara is obviously thrilled about her first fitness DVD launch and was quoted saying that she has already started the promotional work for it. Her DVD will be different in the way that it will also contain her expert advice and suggestions on how to stay fit in your daily life.

Well, the fate of the fitness DVD will be decided once it is launched today. Will she be able to compete with Shilpa and Bipasha's ventures into the same arena?

Lara Dutta announces engagement

Lara Dutta has confirmed her engagement to partner Mahesh Bhupati.

Bhupati is reported to have asked the actress to marry him on a visit to the US, reports the Hindustan Times.

Dutta revealed: "He did it over a candlelit dinner and took me completely by surprise. I couldn't believe that he had picked the stone and designed the ring all by himself."

Bhupati also confirmed the news on his Twitter page, writing: "So Lara and me got engaged in NY last week."

The former Miss Universe had faced accusations of being responsible for the break-up of Bhupati's first marriage.

The actress, who last appeared on screen in Housefull, has previously been linked to actors Dino Morea and model Kelly Dorji.

Lara Dutta in PETA Go Vegetarian Advertisement

Bollywood actress Lara Dutta features in the latest PETA Go vegetarian advertisement where she is seen covered with vegetables and mushrooms. Lara said, “Even seemingly small choices can have a big impact on our health, our community and the world around us. Going vegetarian is one of the easiest ways to improve our health, help countless animals and protect the Earth.”

She will be supporting the cause of ‘Go Vegetarian’. Lara, for starters, has always been an animal lover. So much so, that her family even had the company of dogs, squirrels and baby monkey as pets Using her oomph to promote vegetarianism, Lara is seen wearing a dress made with lettuce leaves and other vegetables by Gavin Miguel. She is shot by ace lensman Jatin Kampani.