Neena Gupta says she's "suffered as an actress because of the public image"

Actress Neena Gupta claims to have "suffered" professionally because of her personal choices, reported the IANS news agency. Neena Gupta, who was last seen in critically acclaimed Badhaai Ho said: "I had a child out of wedlock and this has proven to me that I am not married. was a woman with a strong head, which I am … woman could only play a vamp, so I ended up playing mostly negative roles in the movies. "Neena Gupta was in a relationship with the cricketer Viv Richards and they are the parents of designer Masaba Gupta. "I have suffered as an actress because of my public image, so I think it's important to maintain a certain image in the eyes of the public to get film roles," he said. Neena Gupta during an interactive session organized at the CINTAA ActFest.

"The company has not changed even today and that's why I want to say especially to all aspiring actresses – do not be very outspoken in your professional space.I have really suffered "she said. "Girls, if you want to smoke, do not smoke in public or do not be physically friendly with a friend too … All these things are seen as a sign of a strong, liberated, independent woman … that could well offer you some kind of role, "she added.

Neena Gupta played in films such as Gandhi Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Khalnayak and Mandi among many others. However, Neena Gupta is best known for the television show Saans that she also directs.

On the small screen, Neena Gupta played a pivotal role in shows such as Ladies Special . Junoon and Khandaan to name only a few.

(with IANS entries)