New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Veteran actor Neena Gupta recalled her early days in Mumbai, candidly opening up about the 'loneliness, fear and uncertainty' she experienced when she first arrived in the city to pursue a career as an actor.

Speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview, Neena Gupta shared that she came to Mumbai with her then boyfriend but had no money, no work and no family support. Recalling the emotional and financial struggle, the actor said the initial phase of her life in the city was deeply unsettling.

"I felt lonely. No mom, no dad, no money. I was living at someone else's place who didn't want me there. It was scary and very lonely," she said.

"She added that although she did not have the courage to come to Mumbai alone and ...