'Don't Call Me Naani': Neena Gupta Wants Her Granddaughter, Matara To Call Her By Name

Veteran actress, Neena Gupta has never been one to conform to traditions. Whether in her professional journey or personal life, she has always carved her own path. So, when she embraced grandparenthood, it was only natural for her to have a unique perspective. The actress recently shared how she wants her granddaughter, Matara, to address her when she learns to speak.

Neena Gupta wants her granddaughter to call her by name

Unlike traditional grandparents, Neena Gupta prefers a more modern approach to her relationship with Matara. Recently, in a candid conversation with ANI, Neena Gupta revealed that she doesn’t feel like a grandmother and has asked her granddaughter, Matara, to call her by name instead of the traditional naani. The actress shared:

“I don't feel like a grandmother. In fact, I have told the little one not to call me Naani but, call me Neena.”

Neena Gupta’s daughter, Masaba’s journey into motherhood

Neena Gupta’s daughter, Masaba Gupta gave love another chance with actor, Satyadeep Mishra, after her previous failed marriage to film producer, Madhu Mantena.  She and Madhu tied the knot in 2015, but over time, their marriage faced challenges, leading to their official separation in September 2019. Later, Masaba met Satyadeep, who was previously married to Aditi Rao Hydari. The two fell in love and married on January 27, 2023.

After adorable glimpses throughout her pregnancy journey, Masaba and Sayadeep embraced parenthood on October 11, 2024, on the auspicious Maha Ashtami. Taking to their Instagram handles, the couple announced the arrival of their little Lakshmi on October 12, 2024.

The newbie grandmom, Neena Gupta, was the first to offer us a glimpse of her granddaughter. As the little one turned 3 months old in January 2025, Masaba shared a touching moment from her life as a new mom, showcasing a gold bangle with her daughter’s name, Matara, engraved on it. Describing the relevance of the name, Masaba wrote in the caption:

“3 months with my Matara. The name embodies the divine feminine energies of 9 Hindu goddesses, celebrating their strength and wisdom. Also, the star of our eyes!”

Neena Gupta has a busy year ahead

On the professional front, Neena Gupta is all set to appear in her upcoming film, Hindi-Vindi, produced by Sunny Shah, Anil Sharma, and Aniket Deshkar. The film, starring Mihir Ahuja and Australian singer, Guy Sebastian, explores intergenerational language barriers within the migrant community. Neena will play the role of a sharp-witted grandmother who is also a music teacher in India. Describing the project, Neena said:

“It is an emotional and very real story that people will connect with, and it has a major part in the movies, the music, and that's why we have Guy (Sebastian) who is playing his father. So it has a lot of beautiful music, it has a lot of emotions, and it is very real.”

What do you think about Neena Gupta’s take on having her granddaughter call her by name?

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