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Retired Wing Commander L.K. Dutta, Lara Dutta’s Father, Laid to Rest in Mumbai

The decorated Air Force veteran who flew Indira Gandhi’s helicopter received final rites at Santacruz Crematorium, followed by a Bengaluru memorial on June 3.

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Overview

  • L.K. Dutta passed away on May 31 at age 84 and was honoured at Mumbai’s Santacruz Hindu Crematorium in a ceremony attended by Lara Dutta and her husband Mahesh Bhupathi.
  • He served in the Indian Air Force as a helicopter pilot, participated in the 1965, 1969 and 1971 wars, and later became personal pilot to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
  • Dutta suffered a heart attack at 41 that grounded him for life, after which he transitioned to civilian roles and focused on raising his family.
  • Lara Dutta marked her father’s 84th birthday on May 12 with an Instagram tribute that coincided with her 25th Miss Universe anniversary.
  • The Dutta family will hold a Chautha memorial service in Bengaluru on June 3 to further honour his legacy.