1. Early Life & Education – Neena Gupta was born on June 4, 1959, in Kolkata, India. She pursued her M.A. and M.Phil in Sanskrit from Delhi University before enrolling at the National School of Drama.

2. Film Debut & International Recognition – She made her Bollywood debut with Saath Saath (1982) and gained global recognition for her role in Gandhi (1982), where she played Mahatma Gandhi’s niece.

3. National Film Awards – Neena Gupta has won three National Film Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Woh Chokri (1994) and Uunchai (2022).

4. Television Career – She starred in the popular TV series Saans (1999), which she also directed. She hosted the Indian version of The Weakest Link, titled Kamzor Kadii Kaun.

5. Career Resurgence – After a brief lull, she made a strong comeback with Badhaai Ho (2018), where she played a middle-aged pregnant woman, earning a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics).

6. Autobiography – In 2021, she released her autobiography Sach Kahun Toh, sharing insights into her personal and professional journey.

7. Personal Life – She raised her daughter, Masaba Gupta, as a single mother. Masaba is now a successful fashion designer