Neena Gupta once revealed she could NEVER hate Vivian Richards: ‘Why would I have a baby with someone I dislike?'
has always been known for her bold choices, both in her career and personal life. She has never shied away from speaking her mind, whether it is about love, life or motherhood. In the late 1980s, her relationship with West Indies cricket legend
Vivian Richards
became the centre of attention. The two never tied the knot, but Neena made the decision to raise their daughter,
Masaba Gupta
, on her own.
Neena Gupta said love cannot turn to hate
While promoting her series 'Masaba Masaba' in a past chat with Bollywood Bubble, Neena opened up about her feelings. She explained that it is impossible to hate someone who was once loved. 'I believe once you love somebody, how can you hate? You cannot live, you cannot be together. I don't hate my ex-boyfriends. I don't hate my ex-husband. Why should I hate?'
Neena spoke on her bond with Vivian Richards
When asked about Richards, Neena made it clear that hatred was never an option. She said, 'Agar koi mereko itna bura lagta hai toh main bachcha usse paida karungi kyun? Mai pagal hun kya? (If I dislike someone this much, why would I have a baby with them? Am I mad?)'
Masaba Gupta praised mother's support
Masaba Gupta too spoke about her bond with her father and how her mother never stood in the way.
She said, 'She never tried to poison our relationship. I am an adult now and I have discovered my own relationship with my father is great. She (Neena Gupta) lets me make my own decisions, she lets me make my own judgment and lets me decide what role this person will play in my life.'
Neena Gupta raised Masaba Gupta
Neena has often spoken about how she raised Masaba on her own. She worked hard to create opportunities for herself, not only to keep her career alive but also to provide for her daughter.
Being a single mother in the film industry at that time was far from easy, yet she managed it with determination.
Neena Gupta's recent work
On the work front, even today, Neena remains a strong presence on screen. She was recently seen in the film 'Metro… In Dino', directed by Anurag Basu. The film featured a large cast including
Aditya Roy Kapur
,
Anupam Kher
, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal and
Sara Ali Khan
. She also received huge praise for her role as Manju Devi in the hit web series 'Panchayat', proving her talent and charm only get stronger with time.
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War 2
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