A biography for Neena Guptahasn’t been written yet.
“I posted something on Instagram saying I am looking for meaningful work. At that time, I was sure my daughter Masaba would be angry. She however, reposted it and wrote another beautiful post. She is a very good writer. That post almost changed things for me. I am glad I did what I did.”
“I made '4,000 every month from 'Khandaan.'”
“I didn't do anything with the thought that I want to go against society or bend any rules.”
“Apart from the money actors earn, it is the love and appreciation that keeps everyone looking forward to do more.”
“I think I don't complain much about cars because I don't drive.”
“I am very much aware that I am considered a 'strong woman.' And I am also aware that that is only because I had a child outside wedlock.”
“Everything is destined, I believe... People you meet and end up marrying.”
“Saath Saath' was my first big mistake!”
“I can never doubt anyone's capabilities. I feel everyone has a talent which takes time to come out.”
“Nobody wants to take a risk with scripts that push the envelope.”
“As women, we always crave for family and a loving partner and in our quest to find that happy space we overlook a lot of things.”
“You can't take me for granted!”
“Doing theatre in Delhi didn't guarantee success in Mumbai.”
“We all want to be appreciated. Don't we?”
“I've realised that nothing that happens is so grim that life can't go on. Life always goes on, no matter what. Even in the grimmest situation, I see hope.”
“I won't get a role if I say I want to do that. It depends on how saleable you're at that time.”
“If you don't have one thing, what's the big deal? Not everybody has everything.”
“I used to tell myself that I am a good actor, I have a good body, I have a pretty face, have long hair, have a good soul, so if there is one thing I don't have, don't make a big issue of it.”
“It takes effort to not be lonely.”
“In theatre, there is a camaraderie that makes you believe you've been working with your co-actor for a long time.”