6 Single Parenting Lessons We Can Learn From Veteran Actor Neena Gupta
A graduate of the National School of Drama, Neena Gupta has a career spanning over 30 years. The veteran actor is known for the distinctive and powerful characters she has portrayed, from a supportive wife in 'Mulk' to a wonderful mother in 'Badhaai Ho'. But did you know the motherhood journey that she underwent in her personal life is nothing short of a movie? Neena has single-handedly brought up her daughter, designer Masaba Gupta, inspiring many single parents.?As Neena Gupta turns a year older, here are 6 parenting lessons every parent can learn from her.
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1) Independence and self-reliance
Neena has gone on record several times to stress the importance of financial independence in a single parent's life. Being a single parent, the actor continued to work while taking care of her child and has always emphasised that she never took any 'emotional or financial help' from anyone to raise her daughter.
2) Breaking Tabboos
Having a child out of wedlock in the 90s, there were a lot of rumours, gossip and ridicule that she had to deal with daily. While many outrightly criticised her for deciding to have her daughter, others showed their displeasure by simply not giving her any support. The actor never let other's harsh or sometimes even demeaning words deter her and has always lived her life on her terms.
3) Open communication
Neena has always emphasized the importance of maintaining an honest and open line of communication in her relationship with her daughter Masaba. On several occasions, Neena has highlighted that she is a bold and brave mother who became her daughter's confidante by always maintaining an open dialogue with her.
4) Balancing work and personal life
Neena Gupta managed to build a successful career along with raising her daughter all by herself who also is flourishing in her profession. Neena beautifully demonstrated how to give equal importance to both her work and parental responsibilities.
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5) Overcoming societal norms
Neena Gupta repeatedly challenged societal norms and unapologetically followed her passions without letting people dictate how she should live her life. From becoming a single parent in her youth to winning accolades and getting married later on in her life, the actress never let other's opinions affect her actions.
6) Cordial co-parenting relationship
Even after Neena Gupta had to have a child out of wedlock when she got pregnant during her relationship with Viv Richards, who refused to marry her as he was already married, Neena continued to share a cordial relationship with the former cricketer. The veteran actor has never badmouthed Richards and always reiterated that she does not have regrets about the choices she made in her youth.
As we wish Neena Gupta a very happy birthday, let's continue to be inspired by her neverending zeal for life and eagerly anticipate the charm she brings to the screen. Here's to more unforgettable moments and countless reasons to celebrate! Happy Birthday, Neena ji!
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