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Neena Gupta Says She Once Discouraged Masaba From Pursuing 'Hindi-Film Heroine' Dream

Her account traces a shift from blunt realism to active support for acting training, with praise for Masaba's natural screen presence.

Overview

  • In a new ANI interview cited by multiple outlets, Neena Gupta recalls telling a young Masaba she did not fit the then-standard image of a Hindi-film leading lady.
  • Gupta says she later urged formal acting training and suggested character-driven parts rather than traditional star vehicles.
  • Masaba debuted on screen with Netflix's Masaba Masaba, playing a fictionalised version of herself alongside Neena.
  • Neena says she cried watching Masaba perform and describes her as a natural, confident actor who handled the role like a professional.
  • Coverage notes Masaba's further credits in Modern Love: Mumbai and a Kesari Chapter 2 dance number, as Neena promotes Vadh 2 with Sanjay Mishra, slated for theatres on February 6.