Neena Gupta Biography: Wiki, Age, Net Worth, Pictures, Movies & TV Shows, Instagram, Height

Neena Gupta is a highly acclaimed Indian actress and television director known for her outstanding contributions to art-house and mainstream cinema. She received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Woh Chokri.

Throughout her illustrious career, she has appeared in several notable films, including Gandhi (1982), Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), and Mandi (1983).

In addition to her work in cinema, Gupta has made significant strides in television, directing and starring in acclaimed series such as Saans, which cemented her reputation as a talented actor and director.

Profile

• Full Name: Neena Gupta
• Stage Name: Neena Gupta
• Born: June 4 1959
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: Kolkata, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian actress and television director
• Height: 1.62 m
• Parents: R. N. Gupta , Shakuntala Gupta
• Siblings: Pankaj Gupta
• Spouse: Vivek Mehra (m. 2008)
• Children: Masaba Gupta
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million to $9 million

Early Life And Education

Neena Gupta was born on June 4, 1959, in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India. She is the daughter of R.N. Gupta and Shakuntala Gupta and has a brother named Pankaj Gupta.

She completed her schooling at The Lawrence School, Sanawar, in Himachal Pradesh, before pursuing her undergraduate studies at Janki Devi Memorial College in Delhi. She further earned a Master’s degree and an M.Phil in Sanskrit.

Additionally, she is an alumnus of the prestigious National School of Drama. Neena Gupta is of Indian heritage and follows Hinduism.

Career

Neena Gupta’s journey in the entertainment industry began during her college years when she actively participated in theatrical productions.

Her first significant film appearance came in 1982 with Saath Saath, a romantic drama directed by Raman Kumar. In the same year, she was featured in Richard Attenborough’s internationally acclaimed film Gandhi, which portrays the role of Abha, Mahatma Gandhi’s grandniece.

Her breakthrough in cinema arrived with impactful performances in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), a dark satire, and Mandi (1983), a critically acclaimed drama by Shyam Benegal.

These films highlighted her versatility and established her as a formidable art-house and mainstream cinema talent.

Transitioning to television, Gupta made her small-screen debut with Khandaan (1985) and later gained widespread recognition through roles in Yatra (1986), Mirza Ghalib (1987), and Bharat Ek Khoj (1988).

She further cemented her presence on television with popular shows like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and as the host of the Indian adaptation of The Weakest Link, titled Kamzor Kadii Kaun.

Expanding her creative pursuits, Gupta ventured into direction with successful TV series such as Saans (1999), Siski (2000), and Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr.

Her work as a director was widely appreciated, showcasing her ability to excel both in front of and behind the camera.

In recent years, Neena Gupta has experienced a resurgence in her career with stellar performances in films like Badhaai Ho (2018), Veere Di Wedding (2018), and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020).

She has also embraced digital platforms, appearing in acclaimed web series such as Panchayat and Masaba Masaba, a Netflix series based on her life and her daughter Masaba Gupta.

Her exceptional talent has earned her numerous accolades, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Woh Chokri (1994) and multiple Filmfare nominations for her recent performances.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @neena_gupta

Personal Life

Neena Gupta has had several significant relationships throughout her life.

During her college years, she married Amlan Kusum Ghose, a student at IIT-Delhi, but the marriage was short-lived, and they amicably parted ways within a year.

She was later briefly engaged to Shaarangdev Pandit, the son of renowned classical musician Pandit Jasraj.

In the late 1980s, she was in a relationship with former West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards, with whom she has a daughter, Masaba Gupta, born in 1989.

Since Richards was already married, Gupta raised Masaba as a single mother. In 2008, she married Vivek Mehra, a Delhi-based chartered accountant, in a private ceremony in the United States. The couple enjoys spending time at their home in Mukteshwar.

Filmography

• Gandhi (1982)
• Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983)
• Mandi (1983)
• Utsav (1984)
• Trikaal (1985)
• The Deceivers (1988)
• In Custody (1993)
• Woh Chokri (1994)
• Cotton Mary (1999)
• Alms for a Blind Horse (2011)
• Veere Di Wedding (2018)
• Mulk (2018)
• Badhaai Ho (2018)
• Music Teacher (2019)
• Panga (2020)
• Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020)
• Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2021)
• Sardar Ka Grandson (2021)
• Dial 100 (2021)
• Goodbye (2022)
• Uunchai (2022)
• Vadh (2022)
• Shiv Shastri Balboa (2023)
• Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway (2023)
• Lust Stories 2 (2023)
• Mast Mein Rehne Ka (2023)
• Kaagaz 2 (2024)
• Hindi-Vindi (2025)
• Metro… In Dino (2025)
• Buniyaad (1987)
• Junoon (1994–1998)
• Saans (1999)
• Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin (2003)
• Panchayat (2020)
• Masaba Masaba (2020)

Net Worth

Neena Gupta, a renowned Indian actress and television director, has an estimated net worth of approximately INR 72 crore to INR 78 crore (around $5 million to USD 9 million).

Her wealth primarily stems from her successful acting career in films and television, her work as a director, brand endorsements, and real estate investments.