Published 09:08 IST, November 4th 2019
Neena Gupta: A list of top five best characters played by the actor
Neena Gupta has won many hearts by her mind-blowing performance in Badhaai Ho. The actor has also done some brilliant work in the past. Readout to find more.
Neena Gupta is known for her portrayal of unique and powerful characters. She passed out from the National School of Drama, New Delhi. The actor is recognised for her work in parallel as well as mainstream cinema. She has even played a wide variety of roles in her successful career. Here is a list of the top five characters portrayed by the actor.
Geeta Devi in Woh Chokri
Woh Chokri is a 1994 Hindi drama film directed by Subhankar Ghosh. The film received critical acclaim at the time of its release. Neena Gupta played the role of Geeta Devi who is a widow and gets involved in a live-in relationship. The storyline was ahead of its time and the actor's portrayal of such a strong character was loved by the audience. She was honoured with a National Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Priya Kapoor in Saans
Saans is a 1998 Hindi drama TV series that was written and directed by Neena Gupta. She played the role of a housewife whose husband gets involved in a post-marital affair. Her portrayal of brave and self-dependent women broke various stereotypes back then. It is still considered one of her best work.
Anoushka in Siski
The 2000 Hindi drama TV series reflects the impact of love on a person’s life. The story revolves between Anoushka Saxena (Neena Gupta) and Colonel Baldev Sethi (Kanwaljit Singh). It was a fresh take on romance back then. The delightful drama was also directed by Neena Gupta.
Priyamvada Kaushik in Badhaai Ho
The plot of the 2018 comedy-drama revolves around the life of a housewife who gets pregnant at an older age. Neena Gupta received critical acclaim for her powerful performance and was loved by the audience. She even received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics).
Tabassum Mohammed in Mulk
Mulk is a 2018 courtroom drama film which was directed by Anubhav Sinha. The film showcases the story of a Muslim family who loses its honour. Neena Gupta played the character of Tabassum Mohammed who is also a victim of the society. The actor wonderfully brought out the vulnerability of a mother in the movie. The film received good word of mouth reviews from the audiences.
Updated 13:21 IST, November 4th 2019