Neha Kapur facts for kids
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Neha Kapur
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| Born | 31 March 1983 New Delhi, India
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| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Title | Femina Miss India Universe 2006 |
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| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Major competition(s) |
Femina Miss India Universe 2006 (Winner) (Miss Fresh Face) (Miss Photogenic) Miss Universe 2006 (Top 20) |
Neha Kapur was born on March 31, 1983. She is a famous Indian model who won the Femina Miss India competition in 2006. After winning, she went on to represent India in the Miss Universe 2006 contest. Neha is married to Kunal Nayyar, an actor known for his role in the TV show The Big Bang Theory.
Neha's Early Life
Neha Kapur was born in New Delhi, India, on March 31, 1983. She grew up in a Punjabi Hindu family.
From a young age, Neha loved to dance. She trained in two types of classical Indian dance. She spent four years learning Bharatanatyam and eight years studying Kathak.
Besides dancing, Neha also studied fashion design. She earned her degree from the Pearl Academy. Her sister, Nina Kapur, worked as a newscaster.
Her Journey to Success
In 2006, Neha Kapur entered the Femina Miss India competition. She won the main title, becoming Femina Miss India Universe 2006.
During the competition, she also won two special awards. These were the Femina Miss Fresh Face award and the Femina Miss Photogenic award.
After winning in India, Neha went on to compete in the Miss Universe 2006 pageant. This big event took place in Los Angeles on July 23. Neha did very well, making it into the top 20 contestants.
