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Lara Dutta Honors Late Father on His First Birth Anniversary with Heartfelt Tribute

Lara Dutta remembered her late father, retired Wing Commander LK Dutta, on his first birth anniversary. She performed a remembrance puja and planted a jacaranda tree in his house. The actress shared a nostalgic note on Instagram, recalling lessons learned from her father. LK Dutta passed away in Mumbai last year at the age of 84.

Key Points: Lara Dutta Remembers Late Father on Birth Anniversary

  • Actress pays tribute with remembrance puja
  • Plants jacaranda tree at father's house
  • Father LK Dutta passed away at 84
  • Shares lessons learned from her father
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Lara Dutta remembers late father on his birth anniversary: I'm sure he's raising a glass

Lara Dutta pays tribute to her late father, retired Wing Commander LK Dutta, on his first birth anniversary with a puja, planting a tree, and a heartfelt note.

"I'm sure he's raising a glass with loved ones in heaven. - Lara Dutta"

Mumbai, May 12

Actress Lara Dutta decided to pay tribute to her late father on his 1st birth anniversary with a remembrance puja.

The 'Partner' actress also planted a jacaranda tree in her father's house, marking his birthday.

Lara took to her official Instagram handle and published a couple of unseen photos with her dad and penned a nostalgic note remembering her father.

She wrote, "Happy 1st Heavenly Birthday to my amazing Father! He was with us for his birthday puja last year.....This year we missed and celebrated him with a remembrance puja and planted a jacaranda tree in his house. I'm sure he's raising a glass with loved ones in heaven. A Love that transcends all. (sic)"

Lara's father, retired wing commander LK Dutta, passed away in Mumbai on May 31st last year at the age of 84.

Through a heartfelt social media post, the former Miss Universe had shared that her father battled his illness just like the true soldier he was.

The 'Bhagam Bhag' actress posted, "My wonderful, brave, fighter of a father, went quietly into the good night on the 31st of May...... He fought long and hard against an illness that debilitated him over the last few months.... He bore pain with the stoicism of a battle worn soldier and displayed a courage and willingness to beat the odds, that sometimes defied all logic..... He rewrote any concept I had of the body breaking down or succumbing to an inevitable end...."

Sharing all the things she learnt from her father, Lara added, "I learnt to debate, argue, negotiate , reason and dazzle from my father...... I also learnt to embrace my responsibilities, sometimes stoically, and hold my head up high even in the most challenging of times...... I learnt to find bliss in a packet of potato chips and a tutti frutti icecream because I knew it came with a scooter ride just for the two of us.....I learnt to be brave, I learnt to be fearless, I learnt to stand up for myself and for others, I learnt to tell a good joke, even at my own expense..... I learnt to try and be selfless.... I learnt it all from him....."

- IANS

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Rohit P
As someone who lost their father last year, this hits close to home. The way she describes his courage and stoicism - that's exactly the generation of Indian military officers. They never complain, just face everything head on. Jai hind to Wing Commander LK Dutta! 🌟
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Meera T
The jacaranda tree planting is such a lovely gesture. Blue blossoms remind us of how short life is but how beautiful memories can be. I wish more celebrities would share these personal moments of love and remembrance rather than just glamour shots. Shows real character.
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Nikhil C
Honestly, reading this makes me realize how much we take our parents for granted. Lara's father taught her to debate, negotiate, and be fearless - that's a real inheritance. My dad taught me how to fix a flat tyre, which also counts I guess! 😅 But seriously, beautiful tribute. May his soul rest in peace.
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Kavya N
The way she says "I'm sure he's raising a glass with loved ones in heaven" is so bittersweet. It's the kind of positivity we need more of. But I wish we as a society talked more about grief and loss openly. Celebrities sharing this helps normalize it. Well done Lara. ❤️
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Siddharth J
Wing Commander LK Dutta lived a life of service - first to the nation, then to his family. Lara's tribute shows the values he instilled. The remembrance puja and tree planting are very Indian ways of honoring the departed. It's great to see our actresses connecting with their roots.

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