India, July 4 -- Veteran actor Neena Gupta is known for her candid, no-nonsense opinions, and her latest remarks about love, relationships, and materialism are as bold as ever. In a recent conversation with Zoom, the actor had fans laughing and nodding when she confessed that she prefers gifts over love.

In the interview, Neena was asked whether she would prefer a partner who does not plan surprises or give gifts, but expresses love sometimes. With her trademark honesty and wit, Neena said, "I prefer gifts to pyaar. Pyaar kya matab? Nonsense (what do you mean by love? Nonsense). I am very materialistic."

She then went on to share a story that perfectly captured her mindset. Recounting a conversation with a friend, she said she was once ...