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Neha Dhupia actively engages on social media, frequently posting snippets of her happy moments with friends like Karan Johar , Kareena Kapoor , Vicky Kaushal , and many others. Despite knowing plenty, the actress insists that extracting information from her isn't straightforward. Lately, Neha discussed being called the female Karan Johar, expressed admiration for the director, and addressed her experiences with online trolls.


Neha Dhupia on being friends with everyone in Bollywood


In a conversation on The Bombay Film Story, when asked about being friends with nearly everyone in the industry, Neha remarked, “I am not everyone’s best friend, but I know a lot of people. I feel like I am not a threat to anyone, so people think, ‘Let’s be friends with her.’ I have a lot of information, but people can’t get that out of me. I met a lot of people through Karan.”


Neha Dhupia praises Karan Johar for his multitasking skills


Praising the filmmaker for his effortless multitasking and calling him Bollywood’s OG single dad, Neha gushed, “What we have in common is that we enjoy self-deprecating humour. He knows how to take a joke on himself, but sometimes it can get tiring. There is so much to learn from him. There is so much going on in his life. It baffles me how he manages to make time for everything, including his children. He is the OG single papa. I sometimes get tired just following his routine.”


Neha Dhupia on her friendship with Karan Johar


She added, “People have a lot of opinions about him. I remember having a bad meeting with someone, and the first thing I did was call him. He picked up and he gets it. His emotional quotient is so sharp. It’s not that we have worked together so much. People think that just because I am his friend, I am a part of Dharma movies, but that’s not the case. If there is something good, we collaborate. Many times, he has also suggested that I not do certain projects, like a good friend.”


Neha Dhupia on handling trolls and social media hate


She also spoke about being outspoken and not hesitating to respond to trolls when needed on social media. Reflecting on the times she’s been targeted, Neha said, “Unless I genuinely think someone has a wrong understanding, I would explain it to them. That’s when you are raising your voice in the right direction. For instance, I wrote something on mom’s guilt and a lot of moms agreed with me, while some said, ‘Isko mom’s guilt se kya fark padta hai? Iske paas toh kaam hi nahi hai.’ You need to silence some people. She added, “Somebody fat-shamed me when I had a baby. If I don’t raise my voice, what would they do to other women facing it?”.


Neha Dhupia’s recent work projects


On the professional front, Neha has recently featured in two well-received projects. She portrayed a therapist in ‘Perfect Family’ and later appeared in ‘Single Papa’, where she played an adoption agency officer.