Nina Gupta, a veteran Bollywood actress, has expressed her thoughts on how she felt more attractive and capable of better performances compared to many female leads of today. The 66-year-old actress, who began her Bollywood career in the early 1980s, spoke to a prominent Indian media outlet about her career, expressing regret over not being able to play lead roles in commercial Hindi films during her peak years. However, her extensive career, which spans from the beginning of her journey in the film industry to the rise of cable television in the 1990s and her recent success in commercial films, has been a remarkable one.
Gupta confessed that she often wonders if she could have achieved more and looked better on screen compared to many of today’s leading ladies. The actress, known for her performances in films like Gandhi and Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, as well as her supporting roles in comedies, has also appeared in popular TV shows like Meri Aawaz Suno and Saans. Her career took a new turn in 2018 with the hit film Badhai Ho, followed by her recent role in Meri Mein Tera. She is set to appear in Vidhu 2 alongside Sanjay Mishra, which is scheduled for release on February 6.
In a recent interview, Gupta attributed her failure to secure lead roles to her lack of patience and tendency to seek out the wrong things. She admitted that she never trusted herself and relied heavily on external guidance, which hindered her growth. Without a clear mentor or role model, Gupta learned to navigate the industry as a business, rather than an emotional endeavor.
The actress has been active in the film industry for over four decades and has worked with various notable directors and actors. Her upcoming projects, including Vidhu 2, promise to be exciting and challenging for her as an artist.
In other Bollywood news, Pakistani actress Hania Aamir expressed her love and gratitude to her fans on social media, sparking a strong reaction from her Pakistani followers. Aamir clarified that she is not a fan of joint family systems, which she believes can be unfair and unjust.
Meanwhile, Malaysian actress and former queen of Malaysia, Ammy Nur, made headlines recently by revealing that she had turned down a lavish proposal from a high-profile individual, who offered her a place as his third wife. Bollywood actress Hema Malini has denied rumors of family conflicts, while Pakistani actress Hina Altaf shared a touching tribute to her late husband on his third death anniversary.
The Indian music industry celebrated a prestigious event, the Royal Distribution of EMI, with a grand ceremony and musical performance. Hania Aamir celebrated her successful year in 2025, urging her fans to share only photos and videos she has posted on her personal social media accounts.
In other news, Pakistani actor Agha Shiraz has been hospitalized due to a heart attack, but his condition is stable. The couple, Jee and Mai, parents of three children Tara, Kushi, and Rajvir, have been in the spotlight recently. Akshay Khanna has been in the news for his successful films in 2025, including Chhavu and Dhreinnder.
The Russian media reports that Russia has deployed submarines and other ships to protect its oil tankers, while the Indian media claims that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Bangladesh’s request to move the T20 World Cup matches from India. The 100 Index closed at 1,85,62 points yesterday. The Saudi-led coalition has issued a statement, saying that Ali Al-Zaibidi did not board the plane to Riyadh.
