Happy Birthday Yana Gupta: The Hottest ‘Dancing Lady’ of Indian Cinema | The Times of India (2024)

Owing to overnight stardom and unmatched popularity, several divas hailing from different parts of the country tend to try their luck in Indian cinema particularly in Bollywood. While a few of them manage to make it big in the showbiz world, other starlets have either sacrificed their dreams or settled down in their own territories limiting themselves to supporting roles. Amid this complex scenario enters a foreign beauty who dazzles the Indian modelling arena upon arrival and bags her big Bollywood break the very next year. She is none other than the fiery Yana Gupta.

Yana Gupta is one among the hottest ladies in the country and termed as a ‘favourite among the masses’. Highly known for her glittering item numbers, the 39-year-old actress shakes her belly to perfection and flaunts those irresistible curves without any limits. She had a roller-coaster ride both in her personal & professional space and is all set to celebrate her 40th birthday. Peep down to witness a few drool-worthy images of this sexy siren.

Yana Gupta was born in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic. Within a few years, her parents got divorced and she was brought up by her mother and aunt amid great difficulty as they didn’t have the necessary financial support. Upon completion of her Graduation in Park Architecture and Gardening, Yana stepped foot into modelling at the tender age of sixteen after she was spotted by a local talent scout. She travelled to Japan and modelled in the nation for a considerable period of time. With her exotic looks and arresting personality, Yana reached the top of her game.

Yana’s quest for spirituality brought her to India and she spent the initial years at the Osho’s Ashram in Pune. While learning the nuances of meditation, yoga and the path to self-discovery, the hazel-eyed beauty met her future husband Satyakam Gupta who happened to be an artist. The duo got immediately married and Yana changed her last name to Gupta. However, the couple parted ways in 2005.

Before the divorce itself, Yana Gupta entered the Indian modelling scene in 2001 as a sizzling personality. After a few TV commercials and print ads, the hot bombshell replaced Indian-Canadian actress Lisa Ray and became the brand ambassador of India's largest cosmetic brand.

After turning into a famous personality in the modelling arena, Yana Gupta featured in India’s most-viewed fashion calendar for three consecutive years. She steamed up the cyberspace and made several heads turn with her alluring poses. Within a short time, the gorgeous lady made her big Bollywood debut by shaking her belly for ‘Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo’ song in ‘Dum’. As the folk number became a massive hit, she was flooded with offers of item numbers. Besides regional projects, Yana made her presence felt in several Hindi films like ‘Rakht’, ‘Chalo Dilli’, ‘Murder 2’ and the recent ‘Dassehra’.

After receiving a thunderous response for her brilliant dancing in ‘Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo’, Yana Gupta delivered yet another unforgettable performance in Simbhu’s ‘Manmadha’. She literally set the screens on fire in the peppy number ‘Thathai Thathai’ and continued her success streak to south. The ravishing babe followed it up with a spectacular show in ‘Gharshana’ and the song ‘Aadatanama’ is still a chartbuster. Her next appearance down south was in Shankar’s ‘Aparichithudu’ where she shook her belly in Remo song. Her glamourous presence in the pacey number was an absolute delight to watch.

The Supermodel was crowned the hottest vegetarian alive in 2003 alongside Amitabh Bachchan. In 2009, she turned into a writer and wrote a book on health titled ‘How To Love Your Body And Get The Body You Love’. Despite limited film offers, she kept herself occupied by participating in television reality shows on dance and stunts. Presently, she is living her life peacefully with yoga, meditation and learning about the path to self-discovery. Let’s wish the arresting celebrity a very happy birthday.