Neha Dhupia
| Stage Name / Nickname: | Chotu |
| Date of Birth: | August 27, 1980 (Age 44) |
| Place of Birth: | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Figure Measurements: | 36-30-38 |
| Net Worth: | ₹30–40 crore (~$5 million) |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Education: | Jesus and Mary College (History, Honours) |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Angad Bedi (m. May 10, 2018) |
| Children: | Mehr Dhupia Bedi (daughter), Guriq Singh Dhupia Bedi (son) |
| Parents: | Pradip Singh Dhupia (father), Manpinder Dhupia (mother) |
| Siblings: | Hardeep Dhupia (brother) |
| Known For: | Qayamat, Tumhari Sulu, A Thursday, MTV Roadies, #NoFilterNeha |
Early Life & Education
Neha Dhupia was born on 27 August 1980 in Kochi, Kerala, and raised across naval bases in Kerala and New Delhi. She attended Naval Public School in Cochin and Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, before earning a History honours degree from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. She debuted in theatre with the play Graffiti, appeared in a music video by the band Euphoria, and began modeling campaigns before entering pageantry.
Pageant & Breakthrough
Neha won Femina Miss India 2002 and represented India at Miss Universe 2002, finishing in the top 10 finalists. She transitioned to films in 2003 with the Telugu debut Ninne Istapaddanu and Hindi debut Qayamat: City Under Threat, earning a Screen Award for Best Female Debut.
Career Highlights
Neha carved a niche with versatile supporting and comedy roles in films like Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local, Chup Chup Ke, Singh Is Kinng, Tumhari Sulu, and played a standout pregnant cop in the acclaimed thriller A Thursday (2022), earning an OTT Filmfare nomination. She also shines on TV as a Gang Leader on MTV Roadies, which she has led for many seasons.
Works
Films & Web (comma‑separated): Qayamat: City Under Threat, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Chup Chup Ke, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Singh Is Kinng, Tumhari Sulu, Hindi Medium (cameo), A Thursday, Devi (short film), and more; plus TV and web: Rajdhani, Roadies (TV), podcast #NoFilterNeha, moderating celebrity chat shows.
Podcast & Production Ventures
Neha hosts the hit podcast #NoFilterNeha, with over 2.3 million listeners, and frequently engages in celebrity interviews and candid social conversations. She co-founded Big Girl Productions with husband Angad Bedi to produce digital content, short films, and podcasts.
Net Worth & Lifestyle
Her net worth stands between ₹30–40 crore (~$5 million) as of 2025, driven by films, TV roles, endorsements, podcasting, and investments. She reportedly earns ₹40–50 lakh per film and about ₹8 lakh per Roadies episode; her endorsements include Panasonic, Gillette Venus, Gitanjali and Colors Mobile. Neha owns a luxury home in Mumbai, a property in Goa, and cars like an Audi R8 (~₹2.3 crore), BMW X5 (~₹95 lakh), and Toyota Land Cruiser (~₹1.1 crore).
Awards & Recognition
- Screen Award – Best Female Debut (Qayamat, 2004)
- Screen Award – Best Supporting Actress (Tumhari Sulu, 2018)
- Filmfare OTT Award nomination – Best Supporting Actress (A Thursday, 2022)
Personal Life & Advocacy
Neha married Angad Bedi on 10 May 2018 in a private Gurudwara ceremony after discovering she was pregnant; she opened up that the choice led to societal scrutiny and trolling, but she asserted, “It’s her choice” and leaned on family, especially close friend Soha Ali Khan, for support. They have two children: daughter Mehr (b. Nov 2018) and son Guriq (b. Oct 2021). Neha is a committed vegetarian and wellness advocate, participating in marathon fundraising and public campaigns.
Media Image & Controversies
Known for a candid personality, Neha often speaks on body positivity, feminism and breaking stereotypes. She’s faced backlash for weight gain post-pregnancy and for her “It’s her choice” comment during Roadies, defending her stance on personal autonomy. Her outspoken support for peers like Deepika Padukone in workplace equality debates reflects her advocacy for fair treatment of women in the industry. On Roadies XX, she made headlines confronting contestant Gautam Gulati over disrespectful behavior and faced fan pushback when she diverged from alliance in eliminations but public figures like Elvish Yadav asked fans to refrain from trolling her, noting strong personal bonds off-screen.
Upcoming & Current Projects
Neha continues hosting the next season of Roadies XX (2025) and developing projects through Big Girl Productions. Her podcast series #NoFilterNeha continues to expand into visual format. She remains active in fashion, speaking engagements, and selective acting/teleshow appearances.
Neha Dhupia remains a dynamic entertainer equally known for her film and TV roles, fearless voice on social issues, and entrepreneurial ventures in modern Indian media.