Using Neena Gupta’s journey as a case study, a psychologist explains why refusing financial support can be an act of preserving one's identity (Source: Express archive photo)Actor Neena Gupta recently reflected on her past relationship with West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards and the realities that led her to raise her child as a single parent. Speaking about why the relationship didn’t progress into a shared life, she said, “It wasn’t practical. I accepted only what they offered, particularly since they were already opposed to my becoming an actor. They always felt that acting wasn’t a good (respectable) job. Since I came to Mumbai against their wishes, how can I ask them for money?”

Source: Indian Express March 07, 2026 08:47 UTC