Neena Gupta is known for her outspokenness and the veteran actress recently reiterated the significance of financial independence for both men and women in a recent interview. While emphasizing the need for men in women's lives, drawing from her personal experience, she also sparked controversy by labeling feminism as 'faltu' during the discussion. This remark triggered strong reactions online. Subsequently, the Badhaai Ho actress addressed the backlash, offering clarification on her statement. ALSO READ: Neena Gupta Not Given Entry To Bareilly Airport's Reserved Lounge, Actress Says 'Abhi Tak VIP Nahi Bani' - WATCH
In an interview with the Indian Express, Neena Gupta voiced her frustration and shared how they selectively used a portion of the interview for promotion, aiming to stir controversy. The actress clarified and revealed how they took a snippet where she mentioned 'faltu feminism,' and now people are at odds with each other over it. Speaking about the viral video she said, "Some criticize me for that comment, while others urge them to watch the entire interview for context. There needs to be a reference to what I actually said." ALSO READ: Neena Gupta On Pay Parity Between Male And Female Actors: 'Iss Discussion Ka Koi Matlab Nahi Hai, Like It Or Not, It’s A Man’s World'
Neena Gupta debunks Faltu Feminism - "You Need A Man" 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/WDNGaLoiD5
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Regarding Neena Gupta's career, her remarkable return was marked in 2018 with the film "Badhaai Ho," propelling her back into the limelight. Since then, she has appeared in various notable projects such as "Panchayat," "Lust Stories 2," and more. Presently, she is basking in the release of her latest OTT venture, "Mast Mein Rehne Ka," co-starring Jackie Shroff. The web series is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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