The former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress, Lara Dutta visited Parul University Baroda on Friday, December 1, 2023, as a guest speaker for the Parul Institute of Design. She interacted with the students and faculty members of the institute and shared her insights on fashion, beauty, and glamour. She also inaugurated the new design studio of the institute and praised the facilities and infrastructure of the university.
Lara Dutta, who is known for her roles in movies like No Entry, Partner, Housefull, and Don 2, said that she was impressed by the creativity and talent of the students of Parul Institute of Design. She encouraged them to pursue their passion and dreams and to explore the various opportunities in the field of design. She also shared her personal journey from being a beauty queen to a successful actress and entrepreneur. She said that she faced many challenges and struggles in her career, but she never gave up and always learned from her experiences. She advised the students to be confident, positive, and resilient in the face of difficulties and to always work hard and smart.
The President of Parul University, Dr. Devanshu J Patel, welcomed Lara Dutta and thanked her for gracing the occasion. He said that Parul University is committed to providing quality education and skill development to its students and to empower them with the latest knowledge and technology. He said that Parul University Online, the innovative platform of the university, offers NAAC A++ accredited and industry-linked online degree programs, approved by AICTE and entitled by UGC, to learners worldwide. He also said that Parul University has a strong collaboration with the industry and the academia and provides various opportunities for research, consultancy, and placement to its students and faculty members.
The students and faculty members of Parul Institute of Design were delighted and inspired by the visit of Lara Dutta. They expressed their gratitude and appreciation to her for sharing her valuable time and wisdom with them. They also presented her with a memento and a bouquet of flowers as a token of respect and admiration. Lara Dutta thanked the Parul University family for their warm hospitality and wished them all the best for their future endeavors. She also posed for photographs and selfies with the students and faculty members and signed autographs for them. The visit of Lara Dutta was a memorable and enriching experience for the Parul University community.