Quotes from Neena Gupta

Once you decide to marry, you have to work at it to keep it rocking.

Nobody wants to take a risk with scripts that push the envelope.

I didn't do anything with the thought that I want to go against society or bend any rules.

If you don't have one thing, what's the big deal? Not everybody has everything.

Saath Saath' was my first big mistake!

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

I had enjoyed 'Big Boss.'

What I went through in personal life had a big impression on my professional choices.

Loneliness is always there, it's a phase that comes and goes and it is a very difficult phase.

In theatre, there is a camaraderie that makes you believe you've been working with your co-actor for a long time.

I can never doubt anyone's capabilities. I feel everyone has a talent which takes time to come out.

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.

I'm not a strong woman at all. And I'm not a feminist. In fact, I'm very weak.

I think I don't complain much about cars because I don't drive.

The condition of women in our country is so bad that compared to them I have been through nothing. I have just had a child out of wedlock, but I get to be the face of the independent modern woman. I don't think it is fair.

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.

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.

Masaba has helped me break some taboos, like wearing off-white with white or sneakers with a fancy gown. She's given me the confidence to carry off stuff, which looks nice.

I'm was a very shy person, a very shy person and couldn't go to people in my college. We used to do plays, and I would never get the main female role. I would always get a boys' role because it was a girls college and I was a little taller than other girls.

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.

Marriage happened very late for me. It took place at a time, when my definition of companionship had really narrowed down.

Yes, I have found a loving husband and family in Delhi.

I won't get a role if I say I want to do that. It depends on how saleable you're at that time.

Everything is destined, I believe... People you meet and end up marrying.