Women We Love: Neena Gupta I Rajeev Masand

In the second episode of #WomenWeLove, our show that puts the spotlight on incredible women with inspiring stories, actress #NeenaGupta talks to Rajeev Masand about the career revival she's had at 60 with #BadhaaiHo. She also talks about her life choices - considered bold by many, especially her decision to have a child out of wedlock - and how they impacted her career. Neena insists that although she's made mistakes, they were her own mistakes and she's made peace with them. She's raring to go as her career takes a sudden upswing.

[@prairiehorse6168]

Neena ji is called "bold" but she is the embodiment of poise and resilience. Of course it's not easy to go against the grain in our society but more than that it's harder to not show vulnerability. More power 🙌.

[@venkatuday]

"I will be admired not desired...." What a lovely statement, scared of that phase when I reach my middle age.

[@RGupta-is9dy]

Sooo nice

[@SandhyaKumari-ev1bf]

She is DESIRED by us..

[@nabanita26]

She was born several decades ahead of her times.

[@amritaroy1045]

True

[@shaoshreebanerjee2528]

Absolutely agree..

[@shravanrajput99]

Soo true....

[@chirashreetalukder4469]

Very rightly said

[@pushkarsingh5904]

500th like😁

[@butwhyWHYnot]

I'm speechless by this woman's interview! So open hearted! How satisfying to listen to her speak 🙂

[@geetanaidu4431]

I have grown up watching her , an ardent admirer of her movies , she is pretty ,graceful and very much genuine in her thoughts , she speaks of her mind. Love and respect for you Neena ji.

[@cacophonyguitar]

That feeling of having a clear conscience, is something most of us will not have by the age of 60

[@LizaSachdev]

True !!

[@mohitsaxena6529]

That's true

[@beezlebub9]

Damn right.

[@sanjanatak8076]

May be we can have

[@trendybis]

A lady with her own mind and very dignified. Better late than never... Please keep working Neenaji... Please keep giving her more good work... Show some respect "Bollywood".

[@antarctica1555]

Inspiration to all.. Single Mother for decades...Married at 50...at 60 gets a huge role....such a honest interview

[@A_free_n1]

“ Oh mother in law was great, she just recently expired” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣AM DYING, BUT THIS IS WHAT U CALL INNOCENCE... Even in her sentence structure and choice of words... she exudes honesty

[@seemarawal5717]

She is so lovely and delicate even at this age .

[@ishrathfais3583]

After susmitas interview...i loved this one... so genuine

[@nee2singh909]

Same here

[@rekhak.b368]

Both Neenaji n sushmita both are simply wonderful

[@meghashrestha2275]

What a refreshing lady. Beauty with that elegance and her journey wasnt easy man.I have utmost respect for her words🙂

[@sanghmitrashirodkar2111]

When she said,she had only ₹ 2000 in the bank at the time of Masaba's delivery,but God helped her.Her dad was her main support,see how God sends someone to help you.I like her frankness and her audacity to admit that she made mistakes and she felt guilty at that time.True person.

[@varunkumar23tiss]

Can we please have Sushmita Sen for this segment of 'Women we love'. She is the quintessential definition of 'women we love' for decades now.

[@preeti213]

Yes pls

[@khushikalps]

Love her "yeah yeah".. She is 60 but so child like n a sweetheart... No baggage

[@pratibhaawasthi5566]

L

[@Ad_HareKrishna]

What a woman!! That clarity of thoughts, soft and shy, yet strong and steady, the purity of putting her needs first without being greedy or selfish, accepting herself, realising her drawbacks and strengths. Wow! It was a pleasure watching that childlike glee on her face and the glint in her eyes that comes with a new found fame n recognition. So good to have known the real Neena ji.

[@kalpanajanardhanam9736]

all news daily

[@charanakula4817]

My heart was exploding with joy. The way she spoke about everything. The simplicity exuding in that kinda strength without making a big scene out of it. What an actor, what a lady. Love love love !

[@SANGSful]

I saw Neena Gupta in cannes may 2018 walking down the street street wearing a black saree and flowing long black hair. She looked fantastic. Forget all the fake girls like Sonam etc this was the real deal. Cheers ma'am.

[@manjunathbarkurshankarnara7949]

Neena Gupta so honest and humble and Rajeev masand great interview

[@tanyanoronha5503]

Rajeev ,what a darling you are to remind her that she's self made. Beautiful interview💕

[@karthikk5133]

I know people are admiring neena ji ...But you have to admit, rajeev masand makes anyone comfortable during the conversation

[@priyankapal3864]

Completely agree.

[@lobywang5053]

first of all, THANK YOU, Rajeev, for interviewing this amazing woman. I cried while watching her interview, she didn't say much but her eye says a lot of things. AMAZING AMAZING women. It shows that the bollywood film industry is not a family member after all. love her acting in Badhaaiho. I wish that Neena Ji & Seema Pahwa from Bareilly ki barfi would be nice to star in Saand Ki Aankh, they would be perfect for the role. can't wait for her new movie. Rajeev always does an amazing job and he also enjoys with them.

[@vidya7199]

Both of these actress are amazing ! Just love them 😍

[@1jayaprakashjp]

This episode can easily be called #nofilterneena

[@anuwarrier]

First Vidya Balan, and now Neena Gupta! Trupt ho gayi, as Neenaji says. I've been waiting for this interview ever since she tweeted at you for not calling her for the Actresses' round table and you responded. Thank you so much, Rajeev. Loved the part where she so innocently, yet forthrightly admits that it must be her honesty that makes people love her. :) As also her honesty in admitting that she would have loved to be desired as much as admired.

[@beautyhaircaretipstricks2560]

wow, she is so candid, so unscripted .. it's so refreshing.

[@senguptasayn]

Thanks Rajeev. Neena Gupta seems the epitome of charm, and grace. Hope the newer platforms give these legends their much deserving admiration, recognition and success (in terms of more work). Kindly have an interview with Shefali Shah.

[@Redwoodtree34567]

Shefali shah is an amazing actress Rajeev should definitely call in one of his interview...that would be a lovely intellectual chat to watch.

[@truptipatil5316]

She is so inspiring. I mean hear her thoughts, struggle, her boldness, that all inspires me. Unlike other actors she has the guts & really is not shy of telling the true story of her life. She still stands firm and bold and that's the quality I want to take from her. Much love to her..😘😘

[@VasudhaSharmaJourno]

Wow, in awe of Neena Gupta, her honesty and her courage. Such an inspiration. Thank you for this interview Rajeev!

[@rosunrajkumar876]

I love this woman! I'd love to be around her, become friends maybe. She speaks in feministic tones. So much grace and wisdom.

[@pmaraj]

I literally cant wait to see neena ji and kangana together in panga! ❤❤😭😭

[@TheSMCSS1234]

She was and is an unaware progressive feminist (Note: equal right for both men and women kinda feminist) which I love about her.

[@A_free_n1]

TBH neena Ji is not only honest and candid, but very smart as well... I have lost count of the times she has had to repeat her Vivian Richard love affair story and the trouble she went through in raisin pg Masaba..... my gawddddd my appreciation level has gone up for her

[@NusratNasirrratatouille]

yuh

[@kripanjalitellisnayak]

One of your best interviews so far Rajeev! Incredibly honest Neenaji is ♥️♥️♥️

[@Dreamsbetuke]

Her genuineness is at another level...while speaking no one offered me lead role,it feels as if she is wondering why this happened with her? Love your aura♥️♥️♥️

[@loneranterism]

Such a lovely woman....And thanks to Rajeev for letting her speak her a lot...As opposed to normal interviewers who like their own voice.

[@prairiehorse6168]

I wish single parents wouldn't be called "bold" for having kids out of wedlock. Marriage is not everything.

[@ivlap]

I agree with your first statement. How is your second statement related to the first statement? I want to know. 🙂

[@prairiehorse6168]

@@ivlap I mean we put too much importance on marriage as an institution and make it THE thing that everyone should go for.

[@ivlap]

@@prairiehorse6168 Okay, I just asked because they are two different statements. And thank you so much for saying how the society calls people "bold" for having kids out of the wedlock. People glorify anything, that does not mean it is healthy. Especially for kids, it is not healthy.

[@prairiehorse6168]

@@ivlap lol you actually understood the opposite of what I meant. I just want the society to be in place where single parents are not looked as anomly. I don't think the children would get affected if people treated such families as "normal." My dad passed away when I was just 5 and I and my sister were raised by my Mom. I never thought my Mom was not enough. It's the society that made us feel like my Mom needed to be remarried and all that nonsense. Can't imagine what the kids born out of wedlock have to go through compared to my family.

[@ivlap]

@@prairiehorse6168 Yes, I agree single parenting is okay if a mother does it or a father does it. I am sorry to hear about your situation, I am certainly not making a point on natural circumstances, on the things we cannot control. But single parenting just out of feminism or out of trend can disturb children, it is just what I feel. 🙂

[@SHRUTISEHGAL29]

Such a genuine lady.... she speaks from heart.... one actor across the globe who accepts her flaws..mistakes... openly.. RESPECT!!

[@vidyajay3636]

What lovely elegant lady! Such a modest down to earth girl next door ish gal. She is cute, endearing and beautiful woman! Love tons from Atlanta, GA. Love ❤️🥰 you mam😘. Rajeev, great job interviewing her, you truly made her comfortable. Both of you are inspiring me to do more outta life haha🤗🤗

[@anamikaangelsingh]

Shes so honest about everything, be it her life choices or how the industry treated you

[@ramneekdhillon6135]

She is truly a woman of substance... One of the most genuine interviews that I have seen.

[@cashmirapramanik2730]

wonderful Sir. thanks for doing this interview with Neena Gupta Mam. she is amazing. my mom had always been a big fan of hers.

[@ruheebal]

She is such a lovely woman. More success to her!

[@chatabhinav]

What an amazing women, what an interview, so sad it was just 32mins I could have watched their conversation go on for a few hours.

[@lakshmikulkarni5]

I have always admired you for the person who you are Ninaji!! You have defined your self as nobody has done !! In great awe for you . Loads of love to you and would like to meet you !

[@logicandlove8555]

OMG she is so so honest and real. Surprised and happy at the same time.

[@koolkata_guy3732]

Finally she got her appreciation...well deserved..one of the beautiful personality ❤

[@think.mind.matters9489]

She is adorable❤️❤️loved her!! Spoke like a true 60 yr "young"....having lived the 80s and 90s on her terms. Traditional and rooted....yet so open in her thoughts!!

[@saurabhsharma-ws6zx]

Lovely video. Rajeev you are my favourite. You look so friendly and speak so well. Neenaji is so real and beautiful.

[@intetres3710]

Thanks for choosing to not become a “Bechari.” Probably you might have given courage to many women unknowingly. Saans was such an awesome series for that time. Hope to see you in many more great roles.

[@elnuisance]

So real. Kangana's interview with Anupama Chopra in 2013 and this. These are the only 2 interviews that have been ever so candid.

[@deepika9186]

Omg I thought of the same interview while watching this. Although Kangana has been saying some rather bizarre things these days, she made so much sense and seemed very real and likeable in that one.

[@elnuisance]

@@deepika9186 So true. Once the media knew she speaks with an open mind, they just started asking her all bizarre things possible.

[@nileshmalusare3675]

"THE NINA," always Rocks👍I thought it is a golden touch of Smita & Shabana.

[@VRLTyagi]

Until now.. I didn't know much about her nor I admire or noticed her.. but today .. i've come to know how a lovely lady she is.. she is really an inspiration for younger as well as middle age generation.. thank you for launching a show like this.. i've watched two episodes till now .. one with sushmita sen n now this.. both of the episodes are amazing..

[@theanushashow]

Beautiful interview. Neena ji should definitely make documentaries and films on her women empower stories. Loved it when she asked 'how many men look after parents in laws'.

[@sulagnasivprava69]

You are so honest, endearingly innocent and so sweet! Lots of love to you Neena ma'am.

[@b2321]

I can’t imagine this sort of honesty coming from anybody else on camera without holding a hidden agenda. Just honesty flowing through her talks about her guilts, desires, grudges, shyness, passion knowing that she could open herself to further judgements. But when you’ve gone through decades of judgements already, you kind of care only those of your own heart. She talked like somebody would only talk to their close family.

[@sulaganabiswas4801]

Neena Gupta is just amazing. I was probably in class 2 but i remember ketaki of khandan 😍

[@nishthagirdhar]

This woman has taken my heart away. So gentle, yet so strong :)

[@netgirl1998]

She did not care for the closed Indian social norms. Hence hats off to her.

[@sougatamukherjee5298]

One of the best thing I've watched in recent times.. she was always a favourite actor but now she is a favourite human being, admired by all

[@twinklekhanna2717]

What a beautiful woman. Thank you Rajeev for bringing her on the show. Younger people missed out on her shows and acting. But so glad she is back in the game... Can't wait for Panga.

[@bhavyamadhu2589]

What an amazing interview... So much honesty... No hesitation to speak up and it's true this is reflective in her genuine performances.

[@geethaharidas8034]

Neena... The serial Saans is still fresh in my mind... Love you Neena God bless...

[@Seemstobereal]

Positively underrated and extremely talented lady.

[@MiraDesai]

So genuine..honest...classy. And the interviewer gently draws her out. Perfect!

[@hopez2189]

You know, I was a kid when Saans used to air on TV and my mum always said that Neena Gupta was a great artist and so I believed her and would try to observe her excellence. But goodness I never realized she was so sweet and gosh I'm really struck by how sweet her voice is! Good woman, wish there had been a lot more work for her earlier on as well.

[@SanyuktaKrishna]

One of the most honest and genuine people I have ever seen! Being an artist and an actor is something, but to see someone in the industry who hasn't gotten tainted by the ways of the business is beautiful, refreshing and simply unique! I wish for Neena Ma'am to get more work. Its always refreshing and a pleasure to see her on screen! Full of talent, innocence, purity, and genuinity.

[@1994garima]

Look at her skin, her glow 😍

[@nirus3265]

💉

[@bhuvaneshwarij1326]

Very elegant and pretty🥰

[@believe2441]

She is so true nothing has changed. Our society is still the same

[@presidentphiliprusel4203]

Ranjeev sir that's why you're my favourite, choosing whom to interview

[@anantsaini]

Thank You , Rajeev. It shows you don't discriminate. You know talent and how to identify it.

[@deepalall647]

I loved 'Saans' serial even though it was a little controversial but it was REAL.She should get back to directing realistic serials on TV. It is very much needed seeing all the crap made these days.

[@ShwetaANair]

This feels so real and so unedited, great interview - she sounds innocent indeed

[@bharatadesam]

Regards and respects Neena Mam, it's a joy seeing you.

[@shatakshiaggarwal]

She is so real. Such a happy person. Such an inspiration. Neena ji, you dont/didnt need to change, the society and their mindset needs to change.

[@AnandSinghAld]

Oh my god ! What a powerful inspiring woman. Thank u for interviewing her. I don't know if she knows it or not that "she is reflecting courage and grace in each of her word" ...what a delight to watch u Nina ji.... Hope u get all the love that u could not get in Ur first inning ... #respect..

[@niapuchun]

I like the way you are passionate about your work at 60. India needs women like you ( the person who you are) who can carry their profession and passion without looking out for sympathy and help all the time.

[@garlicbreadsticks]

30:33 'mainey socha ek itna mehenga bag khareedte hain, utne main ek documnetary bana sakti hoon'.....Honest, Heartfelt & unfiltered

[@vandychenanda4759]

Not sure if many remember her performance and panache in the DD show “Khandan”. As a child growing up in the 80s, this was the show I watched without understanding the story. But definitely, took away a sense of how to dress better in western clothes. All thanks to Neena Gupta and her style on that show. Neena Gupta.. u r still a trend setter and may you always remain so!!!!!

[@Pooja_Ak]

Rajeev has really done a great job with this interview. The right questions and the right manner led to this beautiful interview..

[@TheSwatKat]

The industry needs more people like Neena Gupta! Actual good actors.

[@kavitadsouza4442]

Boss lady....her work on television is the nineties and early 2000's is highly underrated

[@nee2singh909]

True i watched saans when i was a kid but still was moved by her role.. Later i came to know she directed it as well.. Talented she is

[@adreamer5464]

At 19:10, “So mean and cheapy kinda people they are”😀🙌

[@heavenboundsonliibaan52]

😅😂

[@shrdhataneja7991]

😂😂😂😂

[@redefine1258]

This is the most honest and refreshing interview I could have possibly seen! Everything she's said is so true about people's perceptions, husbands and FILs. Can't wait to see her in more roles #womenredefine

[@hrishantrai1258]

Neena ji makes 60s look so cool. She is a true epitome of what they call "Aging Gracefully"

[@indexfinisher]

Great interview so glad Rajeev made the follow up call up to get the interview. Very honest and inspiriting lady....India has kept her a secret for too long and its now time to share with the rest of the world. Looking forward to watching more of her films and now have to research her back catalogue.

[@studiomaya]

She deserves so much more. Incredible actor. Timeless performances. Great questions by Rajeev.

[@alicewonder40]

Kudos to the honest and beautiful mindset that Neenaji has on life and everything else! She is a strong,independent,extremely talented woman who's killing it and looking more youthful at 60 than most actors do in their 20s! Also thanks to Rajeev for asking the real questions and bringing her on for the interview.Great choice!

[@boyman9787]

Neena ji you’re so real . And that’s the best thing about you. No pretense. Saans was the most real show I’ve ever seen.

[@anoopammapalani6447]

Such a lovely interview.. Rajeev just aces in tat..and Nina ji..wow..awstruck by your boldness to call spade a spade..sadly such women are not recognized by the Bollywood..wish she finds her second innings soon..

[@banuhenna5775]

As a woman I can understand how much obstacles she would have undergone in her personal life. I just want to hug her and say I love you mam

[@nafisashaikh1524]

Pls do watch her serial...saans....u will lv it....its a old serial...bt ...she nailed it...wt her act..👍

[@avanihirway7942]

She’s so endearing, honest and innocent. Love her!

[@amolkaur2594]

Rajeev, thank you for this interview. I have so much respect for Neena ma'm, not only because she is a wonderful artist but also because she is an amazing and transparent human being. My day is made !

[@jaswanteepersaud8003]

This is one woman whose story is very strong and carries an important message. She has taught the world and women in general a lot from her very own experience.

[@muhammadnabeelpokeerbux3826]

Her eyes say much more than her words man! And what a lovely lovely lady!! Gr8 interview Rajeev.

[@deepalall647]

She's still very beautiful at 60.She should reinvent herself and do webseries and independent cinema.She will get work.

[@chayanikabaruah4855]

Such a genuine soul...she’s so honest in her interview. Gutsy, strong, real, practical, independent- such an inspiration

[@reenemukherjee6244]

Nina mam...after seeing badhai ho I hv fallen in love with u...n after seeing ur interview I respect u mam...u r a genuine human being...who can speak her heart out...who doesn't pretend...u always did the right thing...u r the lead...u r the inspiration....love u mam

[@Kidsfunvideoz]

wow..what an amazing person. A woman ahead of her times. Just loved her thought process & her honesty. @Rajeev - You are an incredible interviewer. I loved the fact that you got into personal details. Please interview Gajaraj Rao as well.

[@MoonshinebyKomal]

Oh my goodness! 💕 So joyful to see you and hear you. Now I know how divine and magnificent a woman is or can be.

[@rohnegi]

Thank you for doing this interview with Neena Gupta ...always an interesting person and a great artist.

[@ladybug5250]

loved this interview, what a genuine and clear thinking person she is, COOL in the real sense the way she has lead her life