Neena Gupta, born on June fourth, nineteen fifty-nine, is a versatile Indian actress and television director renowned for her contributions to Hindi cinema and various regional films, as well as television series. With a career spanning several decades, she has made a significant impact in both art-house and commercial films.
Gupta's talent has been recognized with numerous accolades, including three National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, and two Filmfare OTT Awards. Her remarkable performance as a young widow in the film Woh Chokri in nineteen ninety-four earned her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, a feat she repeated for her role in Uunchai in twenty twenty-two.
In twenty eighteen, Gupta experienced a career resurgence with her portrayal of a middle-aged pregnant woman in the comedy-drama Badhaai Ho. This role not only won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) but also garnered a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, showcasing her enduring appeal and talent.
Beyond films, Gupta has made notable television appearances, including a leading role in the drama series Saans in nineteen ninety-nine and hosting the Indian version of the quiz show The Weakest Link, titled Kamzor Kadii Kaun. In June twenty twenty-one, she published her autobiography, Sach Kahun Toh..., further cementing her legacy in the entertainment industry.