Neena Gupta Recalls Lonely, Penniless Start in Mumbai: "I felt lonely"

• Veteran actor Neena Gupta shared her challenging early days in Mumbai, arriving with no work, no money, and no family.
• She described feeling profound loneliness, stating, "No mom, no dad, no money. I was staying at someone's place who didn't want me there."
• Gupta initially moved to Mumbai with her then-boyfriend, who later left her, intensifying her isolation.
• She also lamented the lack of a mentor to guide her through the complexities of the film industry, citing 'Saath Saath' as a career misstep.
• Despite early setbacks, Neena Gupta built a celebrated career, earning National Awards and starring in hits like 'Badhaai Ho' and 'Panchayat', and is now preparing for 'Vadh 2'.