Neena Gupta

“The fact that my parents were both educated and held certain values very dearly, like honesty, self-respect and integrity, meant that I could steer clear of many pitfalls.”

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

“I made a few mistakes in the beginning of my career. I didn't have anybody to guide me. I didn't have a secretary. I didn't call up directors, or meet people asking for roles.”

“No two mothers are the same.”

“I simply love doing household chores and cooking.”

“I have lived a life of many shades and am very thankful to God for what he has given me and not given me.”

“Life is very tough for women. When you are a certain age, you are left alone at home with no one to share your life with.”

“Oh, I love reality shows.”

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

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

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

“I don't know if any woman is completely happy with the way she leads her life or with the way people treat her.”

“Coming back to 'Saath Phere' after a break of more than six months is like walking into an old home.”

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

“There are mothers who sacrifice their dreams for family and feel terrible about it. There are mothers who are career women as well, without being apologetic about it.”

“My role was cut from 'Sooryavanshi' because the track was not working for the film. So they had to take it out.”

“I'd like do a film which I can carry entirely on my own.”

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

“I was offered 'Bigg Boss' twice but I can't do such shows.”

“My first car was a second-hand Padmini Standard that I bought for '25,000 in 1985. It was a lot of money for me. The Padmini Standard was one of those small cars which was very popular during that time. However, I never drove the car and still don't drive one.”