Neena Gupta's birthday wish for Masaba is a proud mother's love letter to daughter

Veteran actor Neena Gupta shared an emotional belated birthday wish for her daughter, Masaba Gupta, who celebrated her birthday on November 2. In an affectionate video message, the actor explained why she initially chose not to put up a public post, admitting that her bond with Masaba transcends online displays."On November 2, it was Masaba’s birthday, so I didn't post anything thinking, for me she is everything, why should I go and post on social media?" Neena Gupta said in Hindi. However, she shared that after a couple of days, she felt compelled to express her admiration publicly."I want to tell people a bit about how proud I am that my child does such good work and is also such a good human being," she added.Recalling an old classic tune, she affectionately said, "There used to be that song, Tera naam karega roshan, jag mein tera raj dulara — right now my beloved daughter is making my name proud, and I am very proud." She concluded the video with an emotional English sign-off, adding, "I am so proud of you, my everything, and I am so proud of you baby."Neena Gupta and Masaba share a famously close mother-daughter bond, often celebrated for their mutual candour, professional independence, and shared entrepreneurial ventures in fashion and cinema. Masaba Gupta is the daughter of Neena Gupta and former West Indian cricketer Vivian Richards, with whom Neena shared a high-profile relationship in the late 1980s.Raised as a single mother by Neena in an era that often challenged unconventional family structures, Masaba has frequently credited her mother for instilling her strong work ethic and resilience.In January 2023, Masaba married actor-producer Satyadeep Misra, while Neena Gupta has been happily married to chartered accountant Vivek Mehra since 2008. Both families share a warm, supportive rapport, frequently supporting each other across personal milestones and professional endeavours.Meanwhile, Neena's last theatrical release was director Jaspal Singh Sandhu's crime thriller, Vadh 2, featuring actor Sanjay Mishra in a crucial role.- Ends