Neena Gupta, known for her versatile performances across arthouse and commercial cinema, won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for portraying a young widow in Woh Chokri<\/em> and later for her role in Uunchai<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Veteran actress Neena Gupta recently revisited a nostalgic moment from her career, recalling the first television serial <\/span>Dard<\/span><\/i>, which she both acted in and produced in 1993. Taking to Instagram, the actress reflected on how the show became an important milestone in her journey. She also shared a short glimpse from the serial, accompanied by its title track playing in the background, giving fans a throwback to the memorable show. \u201cThe first serial I acted in and produced in 1993 for Doordarshan,\u201d Neena captioned the post.<\/span><\/p>\n Featuring Neena Gupta alongside Kanwaljeet Singh, Shagufta Ali, Manohar Singh and Jatin Prithviraj Kapoor, the show revolved around Radha, a wealthy and unmarried woman haunted by a mysterious past. The narrative explored the emotional turmoil she carries from earlier years and how it continues to affect her present life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Through Radha\u2019s journey, the serial portrayed pain, resilience and personal strength as she struggles to confront memories and move forward. Neena Gupta, known for her performances in both art-house and mainstream cinema, later earned the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as a young widow in Woh Chokri and for the film Uunchai.<\/span><\/p>\n She appeared in several television films, including <\/span>Lajwanti<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Bazar Sitaram<\/span><\/i>, with the latter earning her the National Film Award for Best First Non-Feature Film of a Director. She also acted in the television series <\/span>Saans<\/span><\/i> and hosted the show <\/span>Kamzor Kadii Kaun<\/span><\/i>. Internationally, she featured in films such as <\/span>Gandhi<\/span><\/i> (1982), portraying Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s niece. Her other notable appearances include Merchant Ivory productions like <\/span>The Deceivers<\/span><\/i> (1988), <\/span>Mirza Ghalib<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span>Cotton Mary<\/span><\/i>, showcasing her work across television and global cinema.<\/span><\/p>\n Neena Gupta also left a mark on Indian parallel cinema with films such as <\/span>Mandi<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Rihaee<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Drishti<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span>Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda<\/span><\/i>. Her performances strengthened her standing alongside arthouse contemporaries like Rekha, Shabana Azmi, Smita Patil, and Dimple Kapadia. In 2018, she experienced a career resurgence after playing a middle-aged pregnant woman in the hit comedy-drama <\/span>Badhaai Ho<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n Neena Gupta and Sanjay Mishra are currently receiving widespread appreciation for their performances in their latest film, <\/span>Vadh 2<\/span><\/i>. Directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu, the movie was released in theatres on February 6, 2026. Since its release, <\/span>Vadh 2<\/span><\/i> has been drawing positive responses from audiences, with many praising the film\u2019s gripping storyline and the lead actors\u2019 powerful performances.<\/span><\/p>\n The actress\u2019 personal life reflects resilience and independence. She later married chartered accountant Vivek Mehra, but earlier had a widely discussed relationship with former West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards in the late 1980s. Though Richards was already married and they never tied the knot, the two share a daughter, designer Masaba Gupta, who was born in 1989.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Neena](\"https:\/\/womansera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/153776054-1.webp\")
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