Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe Lara Dutta turned 34 on Tuesday.

Dutta made her Hindi film debut in 2003 with the film 'Andaaz', which was not only a box office success but also won her a Filmfare Best Female Debut Award.

She then appeared in a series of successful films such as 'Masti' (2004), 'No Entry' (2005), 'Kaal' (2005), 'Bhagam Bhag' (2006), 'Partner' (2007), 'Housefull' (2010), 'Chalo Dilli' (2011).

In 2011, she had donned the hat of a producer with the film 'Chalo Dilli'.

She then did an item number and had an special appearance in the film 'Don 2: The King Is Back' and the film was a major success especially with Lara's item number.

The actress is married to ace Tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi and is the mother of a daughter.

Dutta has recently said she is keen to return to the sets of the 'No Entry Mein Entry', a sequel to the hit 2005 comedy 'No Entry', to be directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor. It is expected to go on floors by the end of 2013.

Actor Riteish Deshmukh wished the birthday girl via Twitter saying:"Wishing my dear friend @duttalara a very happy birthday- have a great one my darling. Bigggg hugggg."