Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Masaba Gupta on Pressure of Being Viv Richards' Daughter
Masaba Gupta, who is a famous fashion designer and actor, talked about how she felt pressure to be like her dad, Viv Richards, who is a very famous cricket player.
She tried playing tennis but found it hard to live up to her dad's reputation.
She said that even though she wasn't very good at tennis, it taught her important lessons about life, like how to handle anger and be strong.
She also mentioned that her dad's independence and fitness inspired her.
Sania Mirza, the host of the show, agreed that sports teach resilience and said her son might feel similar pressure when he grows up.
Masaba Gupta felt pressured to carry forward the sporting legacy of her father, Viv Richards.
She tried playing tennis but struggled with the pressure of living up to her father's reputation.
Masaba shared that tennis taught her valuable life lessons, such as handling anger and being resilient.
She mentioned that her father's independence and fitness inspired her to strive for similar qualities.
Sania Mirza, the host of the talk show, agreed that sports teach resilience and related to Masaba's experiences.
- Who
- Masaba Gupta, Viv Richards, Sania Mirza
- What
- Masaba Gupta discussing the pressure of living up to her father's sporting legacy
- When
- During an appearance on 'Serving It Up With Sania'
- Where
- On Sania Mirza's talk show
- Why
- To share her experiences and the influence of her father on her life
- Masaba Gupta
- Actor and fashion designer
- Viv Richards
- Retired Antiguan cricketer, Masaba's father
- Sania Mirza
- Tennis player, host of 'Serving It Up With Sania'
- House of Masaba
- Masaba Gupta's fashion brand
- Tennis
- Sport Masaba Gupta played