Actor Neena Gupta is on cloud nine after getting the National Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in the film, Uunchai . She is getting the honour after 30 years, and feels it is an apt recognition of her hard work in the film industry. Also read : 70th National Film Awards announcement live updates: Rishabh Shetty wins Best Actor, Aattam is Best Feature Film The 70th National Film Awards were announced on Friday.
In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Neena admits that the news is yet to sink in. Neena on cloud nine Recalling her first reaction after getting the news of getting the award, Neena tells us, “Well, I got the news just half an hour back, and I was happily surprised to know about it”. “Then I took a pause, and asked my manager to double check it, just to be sure (laughs).
After that, I was really happy and emotional with the news. I am so excited about it. It was really nice to read my name among all the other winners,” she added.
In the film, Neena was applauded for her expressions, dialogue delivery and screen presence. With the news still sinking in, Neena confesses it is a recognition of her hard work. “This honour reflects that my hard work was noticed.
Mereko aisa lagta hai ke aap kaam kare jaao, and kabhi na kabhi phal milta hai, aaj nahi toh kal (I strongly feel that one should focus on working hard, and it will surely get noticed some day). And it has happened with me with the award,” says the actor, Neena adds, “Last I.