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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
'I want to be someone who has a voice,' says actor Neha Dhupia in Bengaluru
You may know her from 2000s comedies like Chup Chupke or Singh is Kinng, from her time as a model representing India in the Miss Universe pageant, or perhaps more recently, playing Vidya Balan's boss in 2017 hit Tumhari Sulu or an unabashedly sexy librarian in Lust Stories. Add to that her much-loved stints as a gang leader on several seasons of Roadies and her podcast-cum-YouTube show No Filter Neha, it's no stretch to call Neha Dhupia a beloved household name. Visiting the city as the showstopper for Max Kids Festival, she reflected on this gradual shift in focus from model-actor to reality TV star and popular host, saying, 'It's not a transition; in 2025, any number of mediums that you can explore – whether it's a podcast, television, fiction or non-fiction, whether it's playing characters in films – you should. After being in the business for over two decades now, I have to put myself in a box and at the same time, be out of the box. I want to be someone who has a voice and exercises it when necessary.' This confident and outspoken demeanour is evident than ever in Dhupia's return to Roadies for its Roadies Double Cross season after three years. 'My biggest victory has been coming back to the show and get ting the amount of love that I makes me want to keep coming back,' she says, adding, 'I'm always fighting for what I want to try and at no point do I want to hurt or harm anybody. The intention is always to encourage people.'
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Neha Dhupia Drops BTS Video Ahead Of Roadies XX Finale, Is Excited For Last Task
Last Updated: Neha Dhupia shared a behind-the-scenes video as she got ready for the highly-anticipated finale of MTV Roadies XX. The highly-anticipated finale of MTV Roadies XX is all set to air tonight, and fans can't keep calm! Hours before the finale episode drops, gang leader Neha Dhupia shared a fun behind-the-scenes video which captures the energy on set before the finale. The video shows her getting ready for the last episode of this season, and expressing her excitement about the final task that will determine who the winner of Roadies XX is! The video shows Neha Dhupia getting ready inside her vanity van. She talks to her team about her look for the finale, telling them that she wants something 'less professional'. She then expresses her excitement about filming the last episode of this season. 'Guys it's finally here. Roadies XX finale. It's a big day today, last day of shoot. Very exciting. Ab dekhte hain kya hone wala hai." She said that the gang leaders, contestants and ex-contestants are all meeting after a long time, which is why everyone is being so nice to each other. 'Abhi set pe dekhte hain kya dhamaake hone wale hain. Abhi to hum tayaar ho rahe hain. (Let's see what fireworks are about to happen on set. Right now, we're getting ready)." The video shows a glimpse of the host Rannvijay Singha enjoying a conversation with Neha. Meanwhile, Neha is also seen hugging former contestants Jimi and Rashmitha. She also warmly greets fellow gang leaders Gautam Gulati and Elvish Yadav. Neha Dhupia then adds, 'Abhi abhi information mili hai that it's a biggish task. Like all other tasks are, but this is super biggish. Why do I have this information? I mean, they never told me. But I am excited. Roadies XX. Last time for my camera." Sharing the video, Neha wrote, 'It's here … the roadies finale … @mtvroadies." Roadies XX Finalists For the unversed, Roadies XX revealed its top five finalists in last night's episode. Each gang has one representative in the finale- Rohit Singh from Rhea Chakraborty's gang, Hartaaj Singh Gill from Prince Narula's team, RD Dedha from Gautam Gulati's gang, Kushal Tanwar (aka Gullu) representing Elvish Yadav's team, and Rishabh Sachdev from Neha's gang. Roadies XX grand finale is set to air tonight, on June 1, at 7 PM on MTV. The episode will also stream on JioHotstar.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neha Dhupia talks about getting trolled after gaining 25 kgs weight post pregnancy; REACTS to her 'It's her choice' controversy
Neha Dhupia reflects on her journey in Bollywood, addressing early typecasting after roles like 'Julie' and the persistent backlash from her 'It's her choice' comment on Roadies. She clarifies the statement's intent, emphasizing a woman's right to autonomy. Entering her 40s, Neha embraces self-worth, supported by her husband Angad Bedi, navigating post-pregnancy body image challenges and celebrating her current confidence. From being unfairly typecast to facing brutal online trolling, Neha Dhupia has weathered many storms in the spotlight. Now in her 40s, the actress is embracing a renewed sense of self-worth — and opening up about the personal and professional battles that shaped her journey. Typecast Early in Career Speaking on The Durex Podcast alongside Abhay Deol and comedian Sumukhi, Neha opened up about being unfairly judged and typecast in Bollywood due to a few early film choices, including Julie. Speaking on The Durex Podcast, she shared how difficult it was to shift people's perceptions and prove her versatility as an actor. Neha also addressed the backlash she faced for her 'It's her choice' comment on Roadies, revealing that even after eight years, trolls continue to bring it up. She expressed frustration that the context behind her statement was never truly understood, adding that it often feels like she's walking on eggshells. The 'It's Her Choice' Controversy Neha clarified that her controversial 'It's her choice' remark on MTV Roadies was misunderstood. She explained that her intent was to highlight a woman's right to make her own choices — something she believes is the essence of true freedom. The comment, made in response to a contestant's situation involving a woman with multiple boyfriends, was widely misinterpreted as justifying infidelity, but Neha insists it was about supporting autonomy, not actions. The actress shared that entering her 40s has been a turning point in how she views herself. She now prioritises her own well-being and feels more confident in her skin than ever before. Recalling the tough phase after her pregnancy, she opened up about gaining 25 kgs and dealing with trolling and self-doubt. But through it all, her husband Angad Bedi was her biggest support — constantly making her feel beautiful and valued. Coming from a beauty pageant background, Neha admitted those physical changes initially affected her deeply. But today, she says, she feels like the best and sexiest version of herself. Neha and Angad tied the knot in a quiet, intimate ceremony at a gurudwara, taking fans by surprise. The couple welcomed their daughter, Mehr, in November 2018, followed by their son, Guriq, in 2021. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Neha Dhupia recalls being jobless, getting trolled after gaining 25 kgs post-pregnancy
Bollywood actor Neha Dhupia spoke about how her early choices in the film industry led to her being boxed. During a conversation with Abhay Deol and comedian Sumukhi on The Durex Podcast, Neha recalled gaining 25 kg after pregnancy and being trolled — but her husband, actor Angad Bedi, made her feel beautiful and comfortable in her own skin. (Also Read: Shows like 'Adolescence' make us reassess, recalibrate as parents: Neha Dhupia) Neha spoke about being trolled for her 'It's her choice' comment on Roadies and how she was typecast in Bollywood. She said, 'Without social media also I was also kind of judged for those kind of films I did early in my career, even when I did only one or two of them. I had to change paths, and that hard part was to make people believe in me. Just because I did a movie like Julie back in the day, doesn't mean I can't do a mainstream comedy film. I felt like I was walking on eggshells later. It's been eight years since the 'It's her choice' thing happened, and even now, if I go wrong anywhere, trolls flood the comments with the same thing. Nobody understood the context of what I was trying to say.' She explained that the context she was trying to set was that a woman is allowed to have choices, which is the ultimate freedom. She said this in reference to her comment made to one of the contestants on MTV Roadies, where she was perceived to be justifying a woman having five boyfriends. She said that, in her 40s, she has started prioritising herself and becoming more comfortable in her own skin. She recalled how Angad made her feel supported when she gained weight after pregnancy. 'As an actor, when I gave birth, I gained 25 kgs, but my husband made me feel beautiful. He would compliment me all the time. In my head, I used to think that I'm jobless right now, whenever I step out, I get trolled, and my clothes don't fit me. I came from a background of beauty pageants, and these things used to matter to me, I am not going to lie. But now, finally in my 40s, I feel like those things did not matter, and I feel the best version of myself. Today I feel my sexiest.' Angad and Neha tied the knot in a gurudwara in a hush-hush wedding that surprised many. The couple welcomed their first child, Mehr Dhupia Bedi, in November 2018, and their second, Guriq Singh Dhupia Bedi, in 2021. Meanwhile, Neha is currently part of Roadies XX as a gang leader, alongside Prince Narula, Elvish Yadav, Rhea Chakraborty and Gautam Gulati. Hosted by Rannvijay Singha, the show is set to conclude on June 1.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This Picture Of Neha Dhupia And Her ‘Arm Candy' Angad Bedi Will Leave You In Awe
Last Updated: Posing for a mirror selfie with a white vest on, Angad Bedi is seen flaunting his toned body and strong arms as Neha Dhupia holds him from behind. Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi, in their latest photo on Instagram, are pure couple goals. The actor shared a loved-up photo, allowing fans a glimpse of their cosy moment. Posing for a mirror selfie with a white vest on, Angad is seen flaunting his toned body and strong arms as Neha holds him from behind. Resharing the endearing photo on social media, Neha Dhupia wrote, 'Arm candy," followed by a heart emoji, depicting her love for her beau. Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi have been married to each other since 2018. Together, they welcomed kids, Mehr and Guriq, into their lives. Reflecting on the bond she shares with Angad, Neha earlier told Bollywood Bubble, 'He is very supportive. I feel like if you find marriage in friendship, and if you find friendship in marriage, you are already on a great wicket. For us, I feel like a lot of the stuff is unsaid, unspoken, and it is not like there are questions asked if you are feeling low; then who needs to fill in and who is going to do this and I am not going to do this or when you are going to work, who is going to fill in." She added, 'So, it is just literally we are like that, and then if he has off days or he has on days when it comes to work or he is going through his own issues, at that point, I fill in, and for me, he completes me 100 percent." On the work front, Neha Dhupia has joined the cast of filmmaker Shashank Khaitan's next film, Single Papa. The upcoming films mark Khaitan's OTT debut after delivering successful hits like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Badrinath Ki Dulhania and others. In the film, Neha will share screen space with Kunal Kemmu, who last earned praise for his debut directorial, Madgaon Express. Single Papa is touted to be a feel-good, slice-of-life sitcom, which dives into the ups and downs of single parenting. Neha Dhupia currently serves as a Gang Leader on MTV Roadies alongside Prince Narula, Elvish Yadav, Gautam Gulati and Rhea Chakraborty, among others. First Published:
