Actor Neena Gupta’s 65th birthday bash turned into a groovy throwback celebration, thanks to a surprise gift from actor Mihir Ahuja. Ahuja treated Gupta to a special Instagram post with a video showing her effortlessly delivering retro-Indian rap verses while he beatboxed in support.
Recorded during the filming of a movie titled Hindi Vindi in Australia, the clip showcases Gupta’s unexpected prowess in the art of rap. Ahuja, in his Instagram caption, expressed his delight at stumbling upon this hidden talent, reminiscing, “While filming in Australia… we happened to talk about rap music. Neena Ji took us back in time and gave us a glimpse of retro Indian Rap.”
Watch the video here:
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The post garnered a flurry of reactions, with fans and colleagues flooding the comments section with birthday wishes and admiration for Gupta’s skills. Actor-director Konkona Sen Sharma and musician Vishal Dadlani extended their wishes to Gupta, with Dadlani describing her as an “absolute stunner.” Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, Gupta’s Badhaai Ho-co-star, showered love with a cascade of heart emojis.
Among the well-wishers was also Gupta’s daughter––fashion designer Masaba Gupta––who shared a series of nostalgic photos on her own social media, declaring Gupta “simply the best.”
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Fans and social media users also wished her. One user said, “This is so cool.” Another user commented, “she is absolurely an awesome woman.” A third user said, “She has beaten the box hollow.”