Neena Gupta Recalls Losing Roles To Shabana Azmi & Feeling Jealous

Neena Gupta reveals being jealous of Shabana Azmi back in time

Neena Gupta portrays to be the favorite mom in movies and shows these days. From essaying the role of a modern mother to getting into the character of an old pregnant woman in Badhai Ho she has carved her name in everyone’s heart. Neena Gupta comes from the time when Shabana Azmi was in the industry and a leading name. In an interview, Mrs. Gupta revealed that she lost many roles to Azmi.

Neena Gupta is an influencer to many, asking out for roles being a remarkable actress in her time. She didn’t feel ashamed to put up an Instagram post requesting good roles marking her comeback in the industry. This is noted as her second innings walking straight with her head held high as an artsy actor. She is truly an inspiration proving that she will never bow down. 

Neena Gupta jealous of Shabana Azmi: Neena Gupta known for her unconventional roles experienced ups and down in her younger days losing films to Shabana Azmi. In an interview with Indian Express, the veteran actress told, “Long time back, I used to be jealous of Shabana Azmi because she used to get all the nice parts. There were many other actresses also. Sometimes I was told that we are doing this role but was thrown out from it.” Gupta further mentioned that she is now in a calm state with a variety of stories and roles she has in her kitty. She also added that she is her biggest competition aiming to beat herself in each venture.

Never mind, everyone has a time and this is her era in Bollywood as we see her in every other movie or show and love the characters she plays anyway. An interesting fact is that Neena was forced to become an IAS officer by her parents, who were against her move to Mumbai to try luck in films but she fought and made her destiny in Bollywood. If she had stepped back listening to her parents the industry would have lost a real gem. We salute her passion and idea of never giving up in every aspect of life.

On the work front, Neena Gupta will now be seen in Panchayat 2 after receiving much success and praise in season 1. Being part of many hit films she will next be seen in her daughter’s show Masaba Masaba season 2 which will stream on Netflix.

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