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3 days ago
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Lara Dutta's father L.K. Dutta, dies at 84: Everything to know about retired Wing Commander who was Indira Gandhi's pilot and war veteran
Trigger Warning: The article contains mentions of the death of an individual. Lara Dutta's father, retired Air Force officer Wing Commander L.K. Dutta, has d*ed in Mumbai at the age of 84. The actress, along with her husband Mahesh Bhupathi, was seen attending the funeral services. The family came together to honor his memory during the final rites. The reason behind his passing has not been revealed yet, and the family has not made any public comments regarding the loss. Know all about Lara Dutta's father L.K. Dutta 1. Lara Dutta 's father, L.K. Dutta, was a respected Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force. He joined the National Defence Academy (NDA) at a young age and went on to serve as a helicopter pilot. 2. During his tenure, he bravely participated in three wars, in 1965, 1969, and 1971, showcasing his unwavering commitment to the nation. 3. Tragically, at the age of 41, he suffered a heart attack that grounded him for life, ending his flying career. Despite not having a conventional university education due to his early military path, he adapted to civilian life with strength and dignity, raising his family and supporting them through challenges. 4. He also had the honor of serving as the personal pilot to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Lara herself confirmed this in interviews, noting how this connection influenced her portrayal of Indira Gandhi in the film Bell Bottom. 5. Dutta was married to Jennifer Dutta, who is of Anglo-Indian descent. Lara has spoken about growing up in a multi-cultural household, with her father being Punjabi and her mother Anglo-Indian. The family settled in Bengaluru, where Lara completed her schooling. In a past appearance on the YouTube show Tellis Like It Is, Lara had reflected on the deep bond she shared with her father. She had spoken about how he joined the Indian Air Force at a young age, trained at the NDA, and went on to become a helicopter pilot. According to her, flying was his life's passion. On the work front, Lara Dutta is gearing up for her role in the much-awaited film Welcome to the Jungle. The project marks her reunion with Akshay Kumar, following their last collaboration in the 2021 thriller Bell Bottom. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film boasts a star-studded ensemble cast.
Mint
3 days ago
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- Mint
Lara Dutta's father retired wing commander LK Dutta passes away
Bollywood actor Lara Dutta's father, retired wing commander LK Dutta, passes away in Mumbai. She and her husband, Mahesh Bhupathi were seen arriving for the funeral. In a video, the Dutta family, dressed in white, reached for the last rites of LK Dutta. They paid their last respects. The cause of his death is yet to be disclosed. The family did not issue a statement on this matter. Lara shared a close relationship with her father. Talking about her father, she once said in an episode on the YouTube show, Tellis Like It Is, 'My father at a very young age joined the Indian Air Force. He was at the NDA and then became an Air Force pilot, flew helicopters all his life. At the age of 41, had his first heart attack and was grounded for life. So all the man really knew was to fly and didn't really have… I mean because he was an NDA product, he didn't really go to a university or college, so had no educational qualifications apart from being a man who had fought three wars for his country in 65, 69 and 71. But then found himself with three kids, the youngest being 3 years old, with no job, grounded for life. Didn't want to stay in the Air Force because he knew it would kill him if he sat at a desk and he wasn't able to fly.' Lara said her family moved to Bengaluru which was known as the 'retirement paradise.' "So I was 3 years old and my dad had no job. Life was pretty hard, difficult and tough," she added. Lara Dutta recently completed 25 years since her Miss Universe win. On her father's birthday earlier this year, she penned a special note. It read, "Yesterday was a day of roller coaster emotions…..the 12th of May…….. a significant day in my life! Not just my Dad's birthday, but also the day I won Miss Universe, 25 years ago! Time certainly flies!!! Marked the day yesterday with a puja to celebrate my father's life, knowing well how fleeting and fragile life is, it's important to acknowledge and be grateful for the gifts the universe bestows upon us. Thank you for the love and for your companionship over the last 25 years!" On the work front, Lara will be next seen in for the upcoming, Welcome to the Jungle.
