Neena Gupta

I made '4,000 every month from 'Khandaan.'

— Neena Gupta

I take audience reaction very seriously.

— Neena Gupta

It takes effort to not be lonely.

— Neena Gupta

We all want to be appreciated. Don't we?

— Neena Gupta

Nobody wants to take a risk with scripts that push the envelope.

— Neena Gupta

I believe that you need your parents the most. That's the most important thing.

— Neena Gupta

Everything is destined, I believe... People you meet and end up marrying.

— Neena Gupta

My mother was very interested for me to become an IAS officer.

— Neena Gupta

I usually don't get the movies I audition for.

— Neena Gupta

I am by and large an honest person, I have nothing to hide.

— Neena Gupta

I simply love doing household chores and cooking.

— Neena Gupta

I can look Punjabi, South Indian, gareeb and ameer too.

— Neena Gupta

Even though I did things which were not in accordance with the society's norms, deep down, I am an orthodox woman.

— Neena Gupta

Marriage happened very late for me. It took place at a time, when my definition of companionship had really narrowed down.

— Neena Gupta

It was a mistake not to marry at the right age. When you get older, even men aren't interested in you.

— Neena Gupta

I lost my mother to cancer, so once Masaba was born, my father moved from Old Delhi to live with me in…

— Neena Gupta

I'm a very shy person and find it difficult to ask for work even if I know somebody for ages.

— Neena Gupta

Life is very tough for women. When you are a certain age, you are left alone at home with no one to…

— Neena Gupta

With 'Badhaai Ho,' I loved the script but was anxious that someone else might get the role.

— Neena Gupta

I was an innocent Delhi girl, which is good for an actress, but worked against me when I shifted to Mumbai.

— Neena Gupta

I think everyone is lonely whether you are in a good marriage or a bad marriage somewhere down the line you become…

— Neena Gupta

Some relationship can never be defined or explained... they are connected soulfully and telepathically... they need not stay together or talk daily...…

— Neena Gupta

In PhD, my topic was Stage Techniques in Sanskrit Drama - theory and practice. I wanted to combine my drama training with…

— Neena Gupta

I used to tell myself that I am a good actor, I have a good body, I have a pretty face, have…

— Neena Gupta

I posted something on Instagram saying I am looking for meaningful work. At that time, I was sure my daughter Masaba would…

— Neena Gupta

It is very tough to bring up a child on your own.

— Neena Gupta

I think I don't complain much about cars because I don't drive.

— Neena Gupta

Films are a business. They take who's working.

— Neena Gupta

As an actor I am prepared for every role, that's my profession.

— Neena Gupta

I didn't want to get married to somebody just because I was ageing and wanted a child.

— Neena Gupta

Doing theatre in Delhi didn't guarantee success in Mumbai.

— Neena Gupta

My image is a media-built image. I'm not what my image is.

— Neena Gupta

I'm not a strong woman at all. And I'm not a feminist. In fact, I'm very weak.

— Neena Gupta

I know people who've had dreams unrealised due to circumstances.

— Neena Gupta

I am genuinely interested in comedy and I know that I have good comic timing as well.

— Neena Gupta

Whether I act or direct I ensure that there is a social message attached.

— Neena Gupta

I always wanted to do good work and play strong parts.

— Neena Gupta

I've always decided that I would never be dependant on a man.

— Neena Gupta

If you don't have one thing, what's the big deal? Not everybody has everything.

— Neena Gupta

Men should never be the prime focus of women's life.

— Neena Gupta