Neena Gupta on romance beyond 50: Love is about feeling good, not just sex
Veteran actor Neena Gupta has long been a force of nature, balancing unconventional life choices with an unapologetically fearless career in film and television. Now, as she gears up for her next big-screen outing in 'Metro In Dino', she's clear on what truly matters to her and opens up about love beyond 50, meaningful roles, and inner peace.In a exclusive chat with India Today, Neena Gupta reflects on the three most defining moments of her life, 'First, coming to Bombay. Second, having Masaba. Both those moments changed my life completely. And now, being a grandmother — that's amazing. There are no words to express it.'advertisementWhen asked about how audiences have embraced her portrayal of mature romance — particularly post - 'Badhaai Ho' — she responds with refreshing honesty. 'I agree, I still feel romantic! Romance is not just about sex or attraction. It's about feeling good.'
And feeling good, she says, comes in many forms, 'I romance with my clothes. I feel great when I dress up. Back in the day, I'd never worn a bikini; the household that I came from didn't have that culture in Delhi. But when I moved to Bombay and lived alone, I'd wear a bikini in my bathroom, stand in front of the mirror, and feel happy; there were no mobile phones then. That, too, is romance. Romancing yourself. But feeling good has no age limit."Talking about Metro... In Dino, she confesses her admiration for director Anurag Basu. 'I didn't even know he would offer me something. But when he did, I told him — don't even tell me what my role is, I'll do it. That's how much I wanted to work with him, especially after Life in a... Metro.'advertisementAt this stage in her life and career, Neena Gupta says her choices are rooted in simplicity: 'Now what matters to me is script and yes, money too. But first, the script.'She adds, 'If the role is good, I do it — even if I don't know the director. In fact, I'm doing a film right now — I don't know much about the director. But the role is very good, so I said yes. Sometimes the money is less, sometimes more. It balances out. If my heart and mind feel good, I go for it. And I truly believe — God balances everything in the end."'Metro...In Dino' is all set to release on July 4. Along with Neena Gupta, the film also stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Konkana Sensharma, and Pankaj Tripathi. You May Also Like
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