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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neena Gupta's first love was a Delhi IITian, they rushed into marriage for a Kashmir trip but love story did not last long
Neena Gupta has never shied away from telling her truth, whether it's through her candid autobiography Sach Kahun Toh or her bold choices onscreen. Now, even as she garners praise for her latest performances in Panchayat Season 4 and Metro... In Dino , the veteran actress is reflecting on an intensely personal chapter from her past—her first marriage to an IIT-Delhi student, a relationship that began with youthful passion but ended in quiet separation. In an interview with News18 Showsha, Neena recalled how her romance began with an IITian named Amlan Kumar Ghose , whom she eventually married. During college, her modern outlook sparked jealousy among classmates, especially when her style clashed with their conservative norms. On one occasion, after she casually mentioned her movie plans with her boyfriend to a classmate, the news reached her mother, who forbade her from going. With no phones back then, she couldn't inform him, and he kept waiting. According to reports in India Today, her bond with Amlan formed at an inter-college event and grew in secret through stolen meetings on campus and near her home. Since Amlan's parents lived in another city, he often stayed with his grandfather, who coincidentally lived close to Neena's house, giving them more chances to meet during festivals and holidays. Back then, having a boyfriend was strictly forbidden for Neena, which made the entire experience thrilling. They would go on dates in his car and often spend time together near IIT-Delhi. Despite keeping the relationship under wraps for a long time, Neena eventually opened up to her mother as the relationship grew more serious. Neena Gupta's first marriage As per reports in India Today, the idea of marriage emerged when Amlan planned a trip to Srinagar with friends, and Neena expressed her wish to join them. Her mother, however, permitted her only if she got married. That's when Neena decided to tie the knot in a quiet Arya Samaj ceremony, with close family and friends in attendance. Since Amlan's parents did not approve of his relationship with a non-Bengali girl, they were kept in the dark about the wedding. Post-marriage, the couple went to Srinagar and returned happy. They moved into a small flat in Rajender Nagar as Amlan looked for work and Neena pursued her master's degree in Sanskrit at Delhi University. But life quickly took different turns for them. Problems in marriage While Amlan expected a conventional homemaker, Neena discovered her love for theatre. She realised that she was too ambitious to settle into the traditional role of a housewife. This difference in expectations led them to amicably part ways within a year of marriage. Amlan moved away for work, and Neena returned to live with her parents. Neena Gupta about 'mad love' In the same News18 interview, Neena admitted that despite several relationships, she never experienced the kind of all-consuming love seen in films or novels. She revealed that nobody had loved her like that and nobody fell went crazy with her. However, she recalls only once she fell madly in love—but that story never turned into a relationship, as circumstances didn't allow it. In the late 1980s, Neena Gupta was in a relationship with former West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards. Although they never married—since Richards was already married at the time—they welcomed a daughter, Masaba Gupta, in 1989. Choosing to raise Masaba as a single mother, Neena embraced the journey on her own. Years later, in 2008, she tied the knot with New Delhi–based chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in a private ceremony held in the United States. Neena Gupta and her husband, Vivek Mehra. Neena Gupta's recent work On the work front, Neena has been winning hearts once again with her portrayal of the feisty Manju Devi in Panchayat and her role in Anurag Basu's Metro… In Dino, she stars alongside stalwarts like Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, and emerging stars like Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. The film is a spiritual successor to Basu's much-loved Life in a… Metro.
India.com
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This Bollywood Actress Had A Baby With Legend Sir Vivian Richards While Being Unmarried
Panchayat 4 released on Amazon Prime Video on June 24 with the village based Indian show taking internet by a storm. Manju Devi led by Neena Gupta is a popular face of the series but not just cinema, glamour and Bollywood, Neena is tied to cricketing world too. In her autobiography 'Sach Kahun Toh', she majorly revealed having a baby with West Indies Cricketing Legend Sir Vivian Richards While Being Unmarried. The baby was named Masaba. How Did It Start Neena also revealed in the book that Viv and her story continued even after Masaba's Birth. She first saw Viv playing a day before and then met him at a party organized by Maharani of Jaipur. 'We hit it off instantly. But like all great love stories, they lost touch after that night. We hadn't exchanged numbers, so we didn't know how to contact each other. Fate, however, had other plans," she wrote Later with Destiny they met at Delhi airport where they took thing forward and begin an affair, later she got pregnant. 'Vivian and I had an affair and I got pregnant. He had already returned home when I found out. Some people advised me to get an abortion. Others cautioned against the perils of being a single parent. I listened to everyone patiently. But once I was back home and alone, I asked myself: What do you think? How does this make you feel? The answer was: I was giddy with joy," she added. 'I also understood that I wasn't the only person who had a say in the situation. The baby's father, Vivian, had an equal right. I'm pregnant', I told him. 'Would you have a problem if I were to have your baby?," shared Neena. Their Relationship Continued She also shared how Vivian never gave up on her or the baby during that time, 'Vivian was as involved as possible. Our relationship continued on and off for a few years and we had some beautiful moments and also some ugly ones. It was long distance and a very different kind of relationship," she shared. In 2008, She married New Delhi–based chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in a private ceremony in the United States.
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
When Neena Gupta Was Advised To Marry A Gay Man During Pregnancy With Masaba
Neena Gupta opened up in her memoir Sach Kahun Toh about the societal pressure she faced as a single mother in 1980s India. Neena Gupta has long been a symbol of fearless individuality, known not just for her nuanced performances but also for challenging the societal status quo. In her candid memoir Sach Kahun Toh, the veteran actress revisits a time in her life that was anything but conventional—when she chose to become a single mother in a deeply conservative India. Back in the late 1980s, Neena was expecting her daughter, Masaba Gupta, with West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards. But in a society that frowned heavily on motherhood outside of marriage, her decision drew both admiration and criticism. Friends, well-wishers, and acquaintances came forward with all kinds of 'solutions"—including a proposal from a friend to marry a gay businessman to ward off controversy. 'I laughed them off," she wrote, adding, 'I didn't feel right about getting married just to avoid social stigma. I knew I'd have to answer difficult questions, but I was ready to face them." She recalled how being in the public eye meant there was no real way to avoid scrutiny. 'Our lives—mine and my child's—would always be up for speculation. But I told myself I'd cross that bridge when I came to it. Until then, I'd hide behind loose clothes for as long as I could," she shared. Years later, after the passing of her close friend and iconic actor Satish Kaushik in 2023, Neena revealed an emotional moment that had remained private until then. At a tribute event hosted by Anupam Kher, she recounted how Satish offered her support in the most unexpected way. 'When I was pregnant, I was crying, anxious, and unsure about the future. Satish came home and said, 'Nancy, don't worry. If your child is dark, I'll tell everyone it's mine.' That was the kind of friend he was," Neena said, her voice full of emotion. Despite the pressure, Neena stood her ground and raised Masaba as a single mother—unapologetic, resilient, and resolute. Today, Masaba is a celebrated fashion designer and entrepreneur, and Neena Gupta is widely admired not just for her work but for the life she has boldly lived on her own terms. In 2008, Neena found companionship and stability when she married chartered accountant Vivek Mehra in a quiet ceremony. But even today, her story of strength, defiance, and dignity continues to inspire generations of women to embrace their truth, no matter how unconventional it may seem. First Published:
NDTV
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Neena Gupta Was Advised To "Marry A Gay" When She Was Pregnant With Masaba
New Delhi: Neena Gupta is known for defying societal norms and living life on her own terms. In her biography Sach Kahun Toh, Neena recounted her fascinating journey of being pregnant outside wedlock in India. When Neena was pregnant with Masaba, many of her friends suggested her to get married to avoid social stigma. Neena knew what she wanted to do. She wrote in her biography, Sach Kahun Toh, that her friend Sujoy Mitra advised her to marry a gay businessman. Reacting to his proposal, Neena said, "I laughed them off because I didn't feel right about getting married just to avoid controversy. I knew I would have to answer very difficult questions." "Being a public figure meant that our lives, mine and my child's, would always be up for speculation. But I told myself I would cross that bridge when I come to it. Until then, I would hide behind loose clothes for as long as I could," Neena Gupta recalled. After Satish Kaushik's death in 2023, Anupam Kher hosted a musical event in memory of his dear friend. Neena Gupta, who's a dear friend of the late actor, revealed at that prayer meet that Satish Kaushik gave her a marriage proposal. "When I was pregnant, I was very worried because my pregnancy was very messy. It was very controversial, so he came to my house. So, I was very worried and I was crying, I said, 'I didn't know what would happen next'. Satish said, 'Nancy, don't worry. If your child is dark, then I'll tell everyone it's mine'," Neena Gupta said. Neena Gupta was dating former West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards in the 1980s. She gave birth to her daughter Masaba Gupta in 1989 and raised her as a single mother. In 2008, Neena got married to Vivek Mehra in a private ceremony.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘It came as a relief when..': Neena Gupta on breaking her pregnancy news to Vivian Richards
Neena Gupta is one of the strongest examples of a single mother who successfully raised her daughter — fashion designer Masaba Gupta — amidst societal hate and judgment. In her autobiography, Sach Kahun Toh, she recalled being 'giddy with joy' after discovering her pregnancy. However, she thought it essential to consult the father of her unborn child, Vivian Richards, an internationally renowned cricketer. 'I understood that I wasn't the only person who had a say in the situation. The baby's father, Vivian, had an equal right. So, I called him one day and spoke to him for a long time,' she wrote in her book. ''I'm pregnant, ' I told him. 'Would you have a problem if I were to have your baby?' Vivian sounded happy and said I should go ahead,' the Badhaai Do actor added. For her, this assurance was necessary. 'As much as I wanted this child, I also did not want to go ahead if the father wasn't on board. So, it came as a relief when Vivian supported my decision,' she continued. A post shared by Neena Gupta (@neena_gupta) Rima Bhandekar, Psychologist at Mpower, Aditya Birla Education Trust, told that the tone for a parenting journey is set by the support of a partner during pregnancy since the bond between parents and child starts even before childbirth. 'When the partner shows emotional participation in small things such as showing up for doctor's appointments, talking or playing music for the baby, or simply filling a pregnancy journal together, it helps build deeper connections and become cherished memories for both parents,' she explained. The anxiety experienced by a mother during pregnancy can increase cortisol levels, and if those levels are too high, they may interfere with fetal brain development. According to her, these small loving gestures by the partner help calm the mother's nerves, provide comfort, and increase feelings of togetherness. Bhandekar said that the partner does not need to be ready with all the solutions to pregnancy issues, or read every baby book ever written to provide support — but show their emotional presence by asking her how she's really feeling, normalizing her moods, making time for laughter, and saying comforting words. By being involved in a child's life from day one, the partner steps into the role as a parent and becomes more confident when the baby shows up,' she said. Pregnancy is the start of a new life, and the more love and support a partner shows to the mother, the safer, more loved, and emotionally secure she will feel.
