Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Neena Gupta Reflects on Single Motherhood and Apologises to Masaba
Neena Gupta talked about raising her daughter Masaba by herself.
She said being a single parent can be very hard.
She believes it can be difficult for the parent and the child.
However, she said people should make their own choices.
Neena told Masaba the truth about her family slowly as she grew older.
She did not want Masaba to hate her father, Vivian Richards.
Neena said she has apologised to Masaba because her father was not around during her childhood.
She also said young people sometimes make choices before understanding all their consequences.
Neena Gupta said she would not encourage people to choose single motherhood because it can be extremely difficult.
She said single parenthood can affect a parent’s body, soul and finances, and may be difficult for the child.
Gupta said she gradually told Masaba Gupta the truth about her family circumstances as she grew older.
She said she avoided creating resentment toward Masaba’s father, Vivian Richards, and helped her understand their relationship.
Gupta said she has apologised to Masaba because Vivian Richards was not present while Masaba was growing up.
- Who
- Actor Neena Gupta, her daughter Masaba Gupta, and Masaba’s father Vivian Richards.
- What
- Neena Gupta discussed the challenges of single motherhood, her conversations with Masaba, and her apologies to her daughter.
- When
- The remarks were made in a recent conversation with Zoom; Gupta and Richards had Masaba in the late 1980s.
- Where
- Gupta chose to raise Masaba in India.
- Why
- Gupta said single parenthood is demanding physically, emotionally and financially, and may not be fair to the child, although she considers it an individual choice.
Caution About Single Parenthood
Individual Choice
Whether it should be encouraged
Caution About Single Parenthood
Neena Gupta said she would not propagate or recommend choosing single motherhood because it is tough on the parent’s body, soul and finances and is not good for the child.
Individual Choice
Gupta also said people may choose single motherhood if they genuinely want to, describing it as their personal choice.
How children should learn about family circumstances
Caution About Single Parenthood
Gupta believed it was important to tell Masaba the truth gradually rather than let her hear about it from outsiders.
Individual Choice
The account does not present a contrary view from Masaba or Vivian Richards about how the information should have been shared.
- Speaker
- Neena Gupta
- Daughter
- Masaba Gupta
- Masaba’s father
- Vivian Richards
- Relationship status
- Gupta and Richards were in a relationship but never married.
- Parenting decision
- Gupta raised Masaba in India without seeking financial or emotional support from anyone.
- Communication with Masaba
- Gupta said she gradually explained the family circumstances and did not hide the truth.
- Source of remarks
- A recent conversation with Zoom