Actress
Neena Gupta (Indian Actress) – Wiki, Career, Family and more.
Neena’s Brief Intro –
Neena Gupta is a famous Indian Veteran actress as well as a TV director. She has won two National Awards also. To know more just read till the end.
Neena’s Wiki –
Name | Neena Gupta |
Birthdate | 4 June 1959 |
Age as of 2022 | 63 years |
Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Profession | Indian Veteran Actress, TV Director |
Neena’s Educational Details –
School Name | The Lawrence School, Sanawar in Solan, H.P |
College Name | From Delhi |
Educational Qualification | M.A. and M. Phil in Sanskrit |
Neena’s Physical Appearance –
Height | 5’3″ (Approx.) |
Hair Colour | Black |
Eye Colour | Black |
Neena’s Family Details –
Neena Gupta was born in a Hindu family. Neena’s father’s name is Late R.N. Gupta, whereas her mother’s name is Shakuntala Gupta. Her mother died due to cancer. Her brother’s name is Pankaj Gupta.
Neena’s Affairs/Relationship –
When she was 16 years old, she got married to a boy from Calcutta, who is studying at IIT from Delhi. But, that marriage has lasted only two years.
In the 1980s, when she was shooting for a TV serial she met the veteran actor Alok Nath. At that time, rumours spread that they both were engaged and then got separated.
After that, she started dating Shaarangdev. He was the son of a popular Indian classical vocalist named Pandit Jasraj. They both got engaged in a private ceremony but after some time, they gets separated.
Then, in the late 1980s, she started dating West Indies cricket legend, Vivian Richards. This couple dated for almost 13 years and had a daughter before marriage, who was born in 1989. Neena and Vivian’s daughter, Masaba Gupta, is a popular Indian fashion Designer. Although, Neena never got married to Vivian. In an interview, she said that it was her biggest regret to give birth to a child without getting married. They both are still good friends.
Then finally in 2002, she met with the Delhi based Chartered Accountant, named Vivek Mehra. They both met on a flight to Mumbai and gets connected. At that time, Vivek got separated from his last wife. Then, they both started dating together and got married on 15th July 2008 in a private ceremony in the US. As of now, Neena Gupta lives in Mumbai while her husband lives in Delhi.
Career –
Neena Gupta has completed her acting course in 1982 at the National School of Drama. Then, in 1982 she appeared or made her Bollywood debut as an actor in the film, ‘Saath Saath’. Then, in the same year, she got a chance to work in an international film named ‘Gandhi’. From this movie, she came into the limelight. In this movie, she played the role of ‘Abha’. She has appeared in many Bollywood films.
Then, in 1985 she started her career in Hindi TV serials. She made her Tv series debut with ‘Khandaan’. Apart from this, she has also appeared in many Tv serials.
Then, in 1991 she made her Malayalam debut with the movie ‘Vasthuhara’. Not only in movies, but she has also appeared in many item songs like ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ with Madhuri Dixit in the movie ‘Khalnayak’.
In 1997, she has released a pop album named ‘Go-To Court’. This was her biggest flop.
In 1999, she has started directing the TV serial named ‘Saans’. She has also hosted a game show ‘Kamzor Kadi Kaun’ in 2002 which appeared on Star Plus.
In 2018, she again came into the limelight with the Hindi movie, ‘Badhaai Ho. In the same year, she has written the script for a Hindi TV web series named ‘Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain’.
Movie Names –
- Saath Saath in 1982
- Aadat Se Majboor in 1982
- Gandhi in 1982
- Yeh Nazdeekiyam in 1982
- Jaipur Junction in 1982
- Aadharshila in 1982
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron in 1983
- Mandi in 1983
- Utsav in 1984
- Laila in 1984
- Agnidaah in 1985
- Trikaal in 1985
- Taniya in 1987
- Susman in 1987
- Rihaee in 1988
- The Deceivers in 1988
- Batwara in 1989
- Kaarnama in 1990
- Swarg in 1990
- Drishti in 1990
- Vasthuhara in 1991
- Aadhi Mimansa in 1991
- Aham in 1992
- Zulm Ki Hukumat in 1992
- Balwaan in 1992
- Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda in 1992
- Yalgaar in 1992
- Angaar in 1992
- Kal Ki Awaz in 1992
- Khalnayak in 1993
- Veerta in 1993
- Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee in 1993
- Bhagavad Gita in 1993
- Aankhen in 1993
- Woh Chokri in 1994
- Jazbaat in 1994
- Eena Meena Deeka in 1994
- Sone ki Sita in 1994
- Anth in 1994
- In Custody in 1994
- Nazar in 1995
- Dushmani: A Violent Love Story in 1995
- Uff! Yeh Mohabbat in 1997
- Jeeo Shaan Se in 1997
- Cotton Mary in 1999
- Raat Ke Saudagar in 2002
- Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin in 2004
- Nazar in 2005
- Teree Sang in 2009
- The White Elephant in 2009
- Veer in 2010
- Hello Zindagi in 2010
- Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke in 2010
- Chhevan Dariya in 2010
- Mere Dost Picture abhi baaki hai in 2012
- Issaq in 2013
- Alone in 2015
- The Threshold in 2015
- Veere Di Weeding in 2018
- Mulk in 2018
- Badhaai Ho in 2018
- Music Teacher in 2019
- The Last Colour in 2019
- Panga in 2020
- Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan in 2020
- Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar in 2021
- Sardar Ka Grandson in 2021
- Chhatrasal in 2021
- Dial 100 in 2021
- 83 in 2021
- Gwalior in 2021
Upcoming Movies –
- Goodbye in 2022
- Uunchai in 2022
TV serial Names –
- Khandaan in 1985
- Yatra in 1986
- Gul Gulshan Gulfaam in 1987
- Mirza Ghalib in 1988
- Dard in 1989
- Daddy in 1989
- Junoon in 1994
- Daane Anaar Ke from 1994 – 1995
- Saans from 1998-1999
- Pal Chhin in 1999
- Siski in 2000
- Son Pari from 2000 – 2004
- Kamzor Kadii Kaun from 2001-2002
- Saanjhi in 2002
- Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr from 2002-2004
- Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin in 2004
- Saat Phere from 2005-2009
- Ladies Special in 2009
- Dil se diya vachan from 2010-2011
- Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain in 2018
- Made in Heaven in 2019
- Panchayat in 2020
- Masaba Masaba in 2020
- PariWr in 2020
Controversy –
- When she got pregnant without getting married in 1988, she gets trolled in the media. She has also received a lot of criticism, also her career gets affected by this.
Awards/Achievements –
- In 1993, she has received the National Film Awards for the best first Non-Feature film for Bazaar Sitaram. This film was directed by Neena Gupta only.
- In 1994, she has again received the National Film Awards for the best-supporting actress for Woh Chokri.
- In 1999, she has received screen awards for being the best actress for saans.
- In 2019, she received Filmfare awards for Best Actress for Badhaai Ho and also for Critics for Badhaai Ho.
- In 2019, she has received the India International Film Festival of Boston Award for the Best Actress for the Last Color.
- In 2020, she has received Filmfare OTT Awards for best supporting actor (female) for Panchayat.
- She received an appreciation letter from the legendary actor, Amitabh Bachchan, after her film ‘Badhai Do’ gets released.
- In 2021, she has received Filmfare Awards for best-supporting actress in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhaan.
Favourite Things –
Food | Rajma Chawal |
Actor | Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna |
Singer | Lata Mangeshkar |
Colour | Cherry Red |
Some Unknown Facts –
- Her mother wants her to become an IAS officer.
- She was a player in hockey in her college team.
- In 1982, she has got Rs. 10,000 for the film ‘Gandhi’.
- She has also got featured on the cover of various renowned magazines.
- She drinks alcohol occasionally.
- Neena Gupta is a vegetarian.
- Reading and travelling are her hobbies.
- She is an animal lover and also has a pet dog named ‘Luca’.
- She is a follower of Lord Ganesha.
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