Veteran actor Neena Gupta, known for her candid nature and fearless fashion sense, recently addressed a body-shaming troll with wit and grace. The incident followed a video she shared from the airport, where she showcased her habit of carrying homemade snacks for long waits. In the clip, Gupta, dressed casually in black shorts and a relaxed outfit, spoke directly to the camera while holding a tiffin filled with roti rolls packed with potatoes, chillies, paneer, onions, and more. She captioned the video, “Shorts wali desi girl.”
The video sparked mixed reactions. While many appreciated her authenticity, one commenter took a critical tone, writing, “Very good… only request don’t show your legs, they are not well toned… we have never seen dadi mummy showing their legs this way… ageing gracefully is excellent.
”Unbothered by the negativity, Neena Gupta responded with her trademark confidence: “Don’t worry. These people who talk like this are basically jealous that they don’t have such good body, so ignore.”Her response resonated with many fans, who quickly came to her defense.
One supporter called out the troll’s remark as “demeaning” and highlighted the irony of body shaming coming from another woman, saying, “Congratulations for being such a body shamer and being part of the problem.” On the professional front, Neena Gupta was last seen in Anurag Basu’s romantic drama Metro… In Dino. The film featured a star-studded cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Konkona Sen Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, and Anupam Kher, and performed well at the box office, further cementing her versatile presence in contemporary cinema.
Neena’s fearless attitude and refusal to conform to outdated beauty standards continue to inspire fans and challenge societal norms around ageing and body positivity.
