Lara Dutta first rose to fame in 2000 after winning Miss Universe pageant. She later became an actor and has been inspiring us ever since - whether it be through her career choices or her personal style and sartorial choices.
On her 45th birthday, we take a look at some of her best looks. (Pic source: Instagram/Lara Dutta)
Lara Dutta looks summer-ready in boho style long black dress with cold shoulder sleeves. (Pic source: Instagram/Lara Dutta)
Lara looks chic in an emerald shade velvet suit with knot detailing in the jacket. (Pic source: Lara Dutta/Instagram)
Lara Dutta channels her inner diva in an electric blue, plungling neckline, glitter dress with a cape attached to it. (Pic source: Instagram/Lara Dutta)
Lara Dutta looks sophisticated in a white blouse that she paired with flared pants and a black belt. (Pic source: Instagram/Lara Dutta)
The actor is ready for a beach day, in her white and green swimsuit that she paired with an oversized straw hat and sunnies. (Pic source: Instagram/Lara Dutta)
Lara Dutta exudes grace in a white and grey sari with an off-shoulder black blouse. (Pic source: Instagram/Lara Dutta)
Lara looks lovely in a midi orange, off-shoulder dress that she paired with nude coloured heels. (Pic source: Instagram/Lara Dutta)
Lara Dutta looks festive in a blue sari with camel-coloured blouse. (Pic source: Instagram/Lara Dutta)