When Masaba Gupta Revealed She Was Broke During the Pandemic: ‘Cried After Every Call’ | Bollywood

Oh, Bollywood! Just when you think you’ve seen it all, there’s always a new kahani waiting to unfold. And today’s juicy tidbit comes straight from the heart of the fashion world!

Masaba Gupta’s Pandemic Struggles: A Tale of Tears, Trials, and Triumphs

Arre bhai, who would have thought that the glamorous Masaba Gupta, designer extraordinaire, would be struggling to pay her cook during the pandemic? But that’s exactly what she revealed in a candid chat with Faye D’Souza on her YouTube channel. Now, before you roll your eyes thinking, "Yeh toh sirf filmon mein hota hai," let me tell you, this is as real as it gets!

When COVID Turned Masaba’s World Upside Down 🦠🤯

So, picture this: It’s 2020, and COVID has just decided to drop by and say "hello" (without an invite, of course). Masaba, like many of us, thought it was just a short-term guest. But nope, this guest had plans to overstay its welcome. Business was plummeting faster than a Bollywood flop film, and Masaba found herself in a financial rut. "I don’t think I had even ₹12,000 to pay my cook," she confessed. Can you imagine? The fashion queen reduced to tears after every call!

Fashion at the Bottom of the Food Chain

"In those 14 days, my life completely turned around," she said. “Fashion was at the bottom of the food chain at that time.” And no, this isn’t a dramatic Bollywood script, folks. This was her reality. Her business head was optimistic, but optimism alone couldn’t save the five stores that shut down in just two months. With just ₹2 lakhs left in the bank, Masaba and her team decided to pivot – making masks and cutting losses. Talk about jugaad!

Masaba’s Story: More Than Just Fashion

For those living under a rock, Masaba Gupta is the daughter of cricketing legend Sir Vivian Richards and Bollywood’s evergreen diva Neena Gupta. She’s had her share of personal ups and downs too. Married to Madhu Mantena in 2015, separated in 2018, and officially divorced in 2019. Fast forward to 2023, and she’s now happily hitched to actor Satyadeep Mishra. And guess what? They’ve got a little one on the way, due in 2024. Talk about a rollercoaster ride!

Kiran’s Gyan: When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade!

Yeh Bollywood hai, meri jaan! Yahan kuch bhi ho sakta hai! One day you’re on top of the world, and the next, you’re struggling to pay your cook. But if there’s one thing we can learn from Masaba’s story, it’s this: Life in Bollywood is as unpredictable as a Bollywood plot twist. So, when life throws curveballs, just do what Masaba did – pivot, adapt, and keep moving forward. After all, even the toughest times can be turned into designer masks! 😜

Tags: Masaba Gupta, Bollywood, Fashion, Pandemic, Business Struggles, Neena Gupta, Satyadeep Mishra

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