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NDTV
5 days ago
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- NDTV
Why Neena Gupta Told Masaba Gupta That Her Father Vivian Richards Is "Not A Family Man"
New Delhi: Neena Gupta has always been vocal about her struggles of being a single mother and raising Masaba Gupta, a successful fashion designer today. West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards is Masaba Gupta's father, but Neena Gupta was not married to him when she had her first child. The actress recently revealed how Vivian Richards was mostly not involved in Masaba's life when she was growing up, and that she told her daughter that her father "is not a family man". What's Happening Neena Gupta recently opened up to ETimes about Masaba Gupta feeling abandoned because her father, Vivian Richards, was mostly an absent father. The Metro In Dino actress told ETimes, "I told her how her father is not a family man and how he was like this and this. In the beginning, she would feel bad that Vivian was not in touch with her till the age of about 20, but then he got in touch. His problem is also that he is not net savvy, and so, it is very difficult to get in touch with him." She added, "Sometimes, he would call her on her birthday, and sometimes, he would not call for even three years. Sometimes, he would come here and meet and sometimes not. By then, I knew him and how he was. If I told him I needed something, he would go mad finding it to bring it for me, but on his own, he would not bring anything. He is a person who cannot express his emotions." Further, Neena Gupta explained that she never held any grudge or bitterness towards him. Recalling a heartfelt memory from a Jaipur match, the actress shared, "I saw him almost crying, and I liked that about him. He is a very nice guy, down‑to‑earth, disciplined, but you can expect only that much from him. I feel that God gave me my father instead of him." About Vivian Richards And Neena Gupta's Relationship In her memoir Sach Kahun Toh, Nenna Gupta shared how, over time, their relationship changed. This was also because they stayed in different countries. She had mentioned, "Our relationship continued on and off for a few years, and we had some beautiful moments and also some ugly ones. It was long-distance and a very different kind of relationship." Masaba Gupta and Vivian Richards share a warm relationship. In A Nutshell Neena Gupta recently talked about how she had told her daughter, fashion designer Masaba Gupta, that her father, Vivian Richards, was not a family man. The actress further revealed that Masaba would feel bad that her father was not in touch and involved in her life till she was 20, but then he made efforts to be present in her life.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Neena Gupta Says Viv Richards Wasn't In Touch With Masaba For Years: 'I Knew How He Was'
Neena Gupta talks about raising Masaba alone and how Vivian Richards was mostly absent through her childhood. In 1989, when Neena Gupta found out she was expecting a child, she was overjoyed — but she also knew the road ahead wouldn't be easy. Choosing to have the baby as a single woman was a courageous decision, made more complex by the fact that the father was West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards, and they weren't married. In a revealing 2015 interview, as quoted in ETimes she spoke openly about raising her daughter Masaba alone after her relationship with cricket star Vivian Richards ended. She recalled how hard it was when Masaba felt abandoned. 'I told her how her father is not a family man and how he was like this and this. In the beginning, she would feel bad that Vivian was not in touch with her till the age of about 20, but then he got in touch. His problem also is that he is not net savvy and so, it is very difficult to get in touch with him." Neena described the emotional rollercoaster of Richards' unpredictable involvement. 'Sometimes, he would call her on her birthday and sometimes, he would not call for even three years. Sometimes, he would come here and meet and sometimes not. By then, I knew him and how he was." She added, 'If I told him I needed something, he would go mad finding it to bring it for me, but on his own, he would not bring anything. He is a person who cannot express his emotions." Despite the instability, Neena held no bitterness. She shared a touching memory from a match in Jaipur, 'I saw him almost crying and I liked that about him. He is a very nice guy, down‑to‑earth, disciplined, but you can expect only that much from him. I feel that God gave me my father instead of him." After Masaba was born, Vivian Richards stayed as involved as he could. He was married, and because they lived in different countries, their relationship was not easy and changed over time. 'Our relationship continued on and off for a few years and we had some beautiful moments and also some ugly ones. It was long distance and a very different kind of relationship," Neena Gupta had written in her memoir, Sach Kahun Toh. Masaba Gupta now shares a close relationship with her father, Vivian Richards. First Published: August 05, 2025, 11:16 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neena Gupta's first love was a Delhi IITian, they rushed into marriage for a Kashmir trip but love story did not last long
Neena Gupta has never shied away from telling her truth, whether it's through her candid autobiography Sach Kahun Toh or her bold choices onscreen. Now, even as she garners praise for her latest performances in Panchayat Season 4 and Metro... In Dino , the veteran actress is reflecting on an intensely personal chapter from her past—her first marriage to an IIT-Delhi student, a relationship that began with youthful passion but ended in quiet separation. In an interview with News18 Showsha, Neena recalled how her romance began with an IITian named Amlan Kumar Ghose , whom she eventually married. During college, her modern outlook sparked jealousy among classmates, especially when her style clashed with their conservative norms. On one occasion, after she casually mentioned her movie plans with her boyfriend to a classmate, the news reached her mother, who forbade her from going. With no phones back then, she couldn't inform him, and he kept waiting. According to reports in India Today, her bond with Amlan formed at an inter-college event and grew in secret through stolen meetings on campus and near her home. Since Amlan's parents lived in another city, he often stayed with his grandfather, who coincidentally lived close to Neena's house, giving them more chances to meet during festivals and holidays. Back then, having a boyfriend was strictly forbidden for Neena, which made the entire experience thrilling. They would go on dates in his car and often spend time together near IIT-Delhi. Despite keeping the relationship under wraps for a long time, Neena eventually opened up to her mother as the relationship grew more serious. Neena Gupta's first marriage As per reports in India Today, the idea of marriage emerged when Amlan planned a trip to Srinagar with friends, and Neena expressed her wish to join them. Her mother, however, permitted her only if she got married. That's when Neena decided to tie the knot in a quiet Arya Samaj ceremony, with close family and friends in attendance. Since Amlan's parents did not approve of his relationship with a non-Bengali girl, they were kept in the dark about the wedding. Post-marriage, the couple went to Srinagar and returned happy. They moved into a small flat in Rajender Nagar as Amlan looked for work and Neena pursued her master's degree in Sanskrit at Delhi University. But life quickly took different turns for them. Problems in marriage While Amlan expected a conventional homemaker, Neena discovered her love for theatre. She realised that she was too ambitious to settle into the traditional role of a housewife. This difference in expectations led them to amicably part ways within a year of marriage. Amlan moved away for work, and Neena returned to live with her parents. Neena Gupta about 'mad love' In the same News18 interview, Neena admitted that despite several relationships, she never experienced the kind of all-consuming love seen in films or novels. She revealed that nobody had loved her like that and nobody fell went crazy with her. However, she recalls only once she fell madly in love—but that story never turned into a relationship, as circumstances didn't allow it. In the late 1980s, Neena Gupta was in a relationship with former West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards. Although they never married—since Richards was already married at the time—they welcomed a daughter, Masaba Gupta, in 1989. Choosing to raise Masaba as a single mother, Neena embraced the journey on her own. Years later, in 2008, she tied the knot with New Delhi–based chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in a private ceremony held in the United States. Neena Gupta and her husband, Vivek Mehra. Neena Gupta's recent work On the work front, Neena has been winning hearts once again with her portrayal of the feisty Manju Devi in Panchayat and her role in Anurag Basu's Metro… In Dino, she stars alongside stalwarts like Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, and emerging stars like Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film is a spiritual successor to Basu's much-loved Life in a… Metro.
India.com
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This Bollywood Actress Had A Baby With Legend Sir Vivian Richards While Being Unmarried
Panchayat 4 released on Amazon Prime Video on June 24 with the village based Indian show taking internet by a storm. Manju Devi led by Neena Gupta is a popular face of the series but not just cinema, glamour and Bollywood, Neena is tied to cricketing world too. In her autobiography 'Sach Kahun Toh', she majorly revealed having a baby with West Indies Cricketing Legend Sir Vivian Richards While Being Unmarried. The baby was named Masaba. How Did It Start Neena also revealed in the book that Viv and her story continued even after Masaba's Birth. She first saw Viv playing a day before and then met him at a party organized by Maharani of Jaipur. 'We hit it off instantly. But like all great love stories, they lost touch after that night. We hadn't exchanged numbers, so we didn't know how to contact each other. Fate, however, had other plans," she wrote Later with Destiny they met at Delhi airport where they took thing forward and begin an affair, later she got pregnant. 'Vivian and I had an affair and I got pregnant. He had already returned home when I found out. Some people advised me to get an abortion. Others cautioned against the perils of being a single parent. I listened to everyone patiently. But once I was back home and alone, I asked myself: What do you think? How does this make you feel? The answer was: I was giddy with joy," she added. 'I also understood that I wasn't the only person who had a say in the situation. The baby's father, Vivian, had an equal right. I'm pregnant', I told him. 'Would you have a problem if I were to have your baby?," shared Neena. Their Relationship Continued She also shared how Vivian never gave up on her or the baby during that time, 'Vivian was as involved as possible. Our relationship continued on and off for a few years and we had some beautiful moments and also some ugly ones. It was long distance and a very different kind of relationship," she shared. In 2008, She married New Delhi–based chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in a private ceremony in the United States.
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
When Neena Gupta Was Advised To Marry A Gay Man During Pregnancy With Masaba
Neena Gupta opened up in her memoir Sach Kahun Toh about the societal pressure she faced as a single mother in 1980s India. Neena Gupta has long been a symbol of fearless individuality, known not just for her nuanced performances but also for challenging the societal status quo. In her candid memoir Sach Kahun Toh, the veteran actress revisits a time in her life that was anything but conventional—when she chose to become a single mother in a deeply conservative India. Back in the late 1980s, Neena was expecting her daughter, Masaba Gupta, with West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards. But in a society that frowned heavily on motherhood outside of marriage, her decision drew both admiration and criticism. Friends, well-wishers, and acquaintances came forward with all kinds of 'solutions"—including a proposal from a friend to marry a gay businessman to ward off controversy. 'I laughed them off," she wrote, adding, 'I didn't feel right about getting married just to avoid social stigma. I knew I'd have to answer difficult questions, but I was ready to face them." She recalled how being in the public eye meant there was no real way to avoid scrutiny. 'Our lives—mine and my child's—would always be up for speculation. But I told myself I'd cross that bridge when I came to it. Until then, I'd hide behind loose clothes for as long as I could," she shared. Years later, after the passing of her close friend and iconic actor Satish Kaushik in 2023, Neena revealed an emotional moment that had remained private until then. At a tribute event hosted by Anupam Kher, she recounted how Satish offered her support in the most unexpected way. 'When I was pregnant, I was crying, anxious, and unsure about the future. Satish came home and said, 'Nancy, don't worry. If your child is dark, I'll tell everyone it's mine.' That was the kind of friend he was," Neena said, her voice full of emotion. Despite the pressure, Neena stood her ground and raised Masaba as a single mother—unapologetic, resilient, and resolute. Today, Masaba is a celebrated fashion designer and entrepreneur, and Neena Gupta is widely admired not just for her work but for the life she has boldly lived on her own terms. In 2008, Neena found companionship and stability when she married chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in a quiet ceremony. But even today, her story of strength, defiance, and dignity continues to inspire generations of women to embrace their truth, no matter how unconventional it may seem. First Published:
