Neena Gupta
Actor

Neena Gupta

Active Bollywood Actor
Based In Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin Delhi, India
Years Active 1982 – Present
Overall Rating 4.5 /5
Fan Rating 9.5/10

Neena Gupta Biography

Neena Gupta Basic Information

  • Full Name: Neena Gupta
  • Profession: Actress, Director, Producer, Television Personality
  • Date of Birth: 4 June 1959
  • Age: 66 years (as of 2025)
  • Birthplace: Delhi, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Education

  • School: Lawrence School, Sanawar
  • College: Miranda House, University of Delhi
  • Acting Training: National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi

Physical Appearance

  • Height: Approx. 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
  • Weight: Approx. 65 kg
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Hair Color: Black

Family Background

  • Father: R.N. Gupta
  • Mother: Shakuntala Gupta
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband: Vivek Mehra (Chartered Accountant, married in 2008)
  • Daughter: Masaba Gupta (Fashion Designer)

Career Highlight

Year Career Highlight
1982 Debuted in Bollywood with the film Saath Saath
1983 Appeared in the cult classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron
1983 Gained recognition for role in Mandi
1984 Noticed for performance in historical film Utsav
1988 Critically appreciated role in Rihaee
1989 Appeared in popular film Batwara
1990 Played important role in family drama Swarg
1992 Acted in Malayalam film Vasthuhara
1993 Featured in blockbuster film Khalnayak
1994 Critically acclaimed film Woh Chokri
1998 Created and starred in successful TV series Saans
2004 Appeared in TV show Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
2005 Played key role in TV serial Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar
2015 Returned to films with thriller Alone
2018 Major career comeback with blockbuster Badhaai Ho
2018 Appeared in films Mulk and Veere Di Wedding
2019 Acted in Netflix film Music Teacher
2020 Played Manju Devi in hit web series Panchayat
2020 Appeared in film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
2021 Featured in Netflix film Sardar Ka Grandson
2021 Appeared in sports biopic 83
2022 Starred in films Goodbye and Uunchai
2023 Appeared in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway
2023 Featured in Netflix anthology Lust Stories 2
2024 Appeared in film Kaagaz 2
2025 Featured in upcoming film Metro… In Dino
2026 Set to appear in sequel Vadh 2

Recent Activity

  • As of March 2026, actress Neena Gupta addressed and debunked viral rumors claiming that she was pregnant at the age of 66.
  • The rumors started after photos from a wedding reception circulated online, where her appearance in a thick saree created a misleading visual impression.
  • Neena Gupta responded to the speculation with humor, joking that it would be like a “real-life Badhaai Ho”, referencing her popular 2018 film about late pregnancy.
  • She clarified that the rumors were completely false and resulted from a misunderstanding caused by the way the saree was draped.
  • The actress reassured fans that there was no truth to the pregnancy speculation.
  • Despite the viral rumors, Neena Gupta continues to stay active in the entertainment industry.
  • She is currently involved in new projects, including the upcoming film Vadh 2.
  • Her ongoing work highlights her continued presence and relevance in Indian cinema even in her 60s.

Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film / Work Result
1993 Best First Non-Feature Film of a Director National Film Awards Bazar Sitaram Won
1994 Best Supporting Actress National Film Awards Woh Chokri Won
1999 Best Actress (Television) Screen Awards Saans Won
2019 Best Supporting Actress International Indian Film Academy Awards Mulk Nominated
2019 Best Actress International Indian Film Academy Awards Badhaai Ho Nominated
2019 Best Actress (Critics) Screen Awards Badhaai Ho Won
2019 Best Actor (Female) Lions Gold Awards Badhaai Ho Won
2019 Best Actress (Critics) Zee Cine Awards Badhaai Ho Nominated
2019 Extraordinary Couple of the Year Zee Cine Awards Badhaai Ho Won
2019 Best Actress Filmfare Awards Badhaai Ho Nominated
2019 Best Actress (Critics) Filmfare Awards Badhaai Ho Won
2020 Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Filmfare OTT Awards Panchayat Season 1 Won
2021 Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Filmfare OTT Awards Masaba Masaba Nominated
2021 Best Supporting Actress Filmfare Awards Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan Nominated
2022 Best Supporting Actress Filmfare Awards Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Nominated
2022 Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Filmfare OTT Awards Panchayat Season 2 Won
2023 Best Actress (Critics) Filmfare Awards Vadh Nominated
2024 Best Supporting Actress National Film Awards Uunchai Won

About Neena Gupta

Neena Gupta is an Indian actress, director, and television personality known for her work in Bollywood films, TV serials, and web series.
Her daughter is Masaba Gupta, a famous Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur.
The 2018 film Badhaai Ho brought her massive recognition and awards.
She is married to Vivek Mehra, a chartered accountant based in Delhi.
Her role as Manju Devi in the web series Panchayat gained huge popularity.

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