India, June 27 -- Versatility is something Neena Gupta has in abundance. In a career that has spanned four decades, she has played every concievable role from a demure housewife to Mahatma Gandhi's niece. However, the actor rues never being tyepcast. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, she reveals why.

Talking to us amid the promotions of Panchayat season 4, Neena reflects on her work on television, where she appeared on shows as diverse as Mirza Ghalib, Saans, Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, and Masaba Masaba. "I did a variety of roles on TV. But if you do variety, that is also a problem, because you don't have a type," she says, adding, "There is no 'take Neena for this kind of role'. Being typecast is very important. That helps create a ce...