The announcement of the 70th National Film Awards has sparked a wave of joy on social media. Those who received awards are celebrating, and many others are joining in to congratulate them. Among the winners is an actress who once had to ask for work on social media—Neena Gupta.
Neena Gupta Wins Best Supporting Actress for ‘Uunchai’
Neena Gupta has been awarded Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film ‘Uunchai.’ Upon hearing the news, she was so excited that she couldn’t believe it at first. In a recent interview, she revealed that when she learned about the award, she paused and asked her manager to double-check the information. She just wanted to be sure it was true.
A History of National Awards
This is not the first time Neena Gupta has won a National Award. She was both happy and emotional upon seeing her name on the winner’s list. Reflecting on her journey, she said that it’s essential to keep doing your work because eventually, you will be rewarded, whether today or tomorrow. This award is her third National Film Award. She previously won Best First Non-Feature Film of a Director in 1993 for ‘Bazar Sitaram’ and Best Supporting Actress in 1994 for ‘Woh Chokri.’
A Plea for Work Seven Years Ago
Interestingly, in 2017, Neena Gupta shocked everyone by posting a message on social media asking for work. She shared a picture of herself on her official social media account and wrote, “I live in Mumbai and work as an actress. I am a good actress looking for good roles.” Her candid plea surprised many at the time.