I was suffering professionally because of my public image, says actress Neena Gupta of Badhaai Ho

Neena Gupta, winner of a national award, claims to have been stereotyped and has only been offered negative roles in the early days of her career, because of his private life. The actress says that the company has not changed yet and that it is therefore important for budding actresses to maintain a public image.

"I suffered as an actress because of my public image, so I think it's important to keep the image in the eyes of the public to get roles at cinema, "said the actress during an interactive session with actor Rajit Kapur during the Act Fest.

"The company has not changed yet today and that is why I want to say to all aspiring actresses In particular, do not be very outspoken in your professional space. J & # I really suffered, "she said.

Since her debut in the movie Gandhi in 1982, Neena has appeared in several movies as "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro", "Khalnayak", "Mandi" among many others. Recently, his performance in the movie Baadhai Ho was greatly appreciated. Neena, 59, is the mother of famed designer Masaba Gupta, daughter of Neena and iconic West Indian cricketer Vivian Richards.

"I had a child out of wedlock and this has proven me that I was a strong woman but at the time, a strong woman can only play a vampire So I ended up playing mainly negative roles in the movies Girls, if you want to smoke, do not smoke in public or do not be physically friendly with a male friend […] all this is perceived as a sign of a strong, liberated, independent woman … who could offer you some kind of role, "she said.

(With IANS records) [19659003]