New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- In an industry often shaped by appearances and expectations, veteran actor Neena Gupta has spoken candidly about the difficult but defining conversations she had with her daughter, designer and actor Masaba Gupta, while guiding her through the realities of Hindi cinema and creative life.

Speaking to ANI, Neena Gupta recalled an early moment when Masaba was considering acting.

Addressing whether she supported or directed Masaba's eventual move into fashion, Gupta said the shift was never a planned decision.

"It was not her decision. It just happened. Circumstances were like that," she explained, adding that Masaba initially did not want to act but considered it because others around her were doing so.

Gupta said sh...