Masaba Gupta says she didn’t have money to pay her cook during pandemic: ‘Remember crying after every call’ | Bollywood

Masaba Gupta recently spoke about the challenges she faced running her business during the Covid-19 pandemic. The fashion designer-entrepreneur described her helplessness when her business was on the verge of shutting down. In an interview with Faye D'Souza for her YouTube channel, Masaba revealed that due to constant financial setbacks, she did not have enough money to pay her cook. (Also Read: Masaba Gupta Says She Regularly Faces Body Shaming And Racism: 'Someone Said I Look Like Om Puri')

Masba Gupta opens up about the impact of the pandemic on her business

Talking about her financial challenges during the pandemic, Masaba said, “In 2020, when Covid came, it was the worst time of my life. I don't think I ever had a choice.” I had Rs 12,000 to pay my cook. It was that bad. In March, 2020, the lockdown happened and we thought it was for a day or two at most, and it got extended to 14 days. In those 14 days, my life changed completely. I think it was the end of March or the beginning of April when my business head said, 'There is no money now. It's over. Nobody is buying anything.' Fashion was at the bottom of the food chain at that time.”

She also added, “I remember crying after every call. My business head was very confident, he was sure something would work out. But, we closed five stores in two months. Some were franchised. Some were company-owned. I think I had some There were Rs 2 lakh in the bank account. So we thought we will keep it safe. 2 Lakh, keep making masks and stay focused and minimise your losses.”

About Masaba Gupta

Masaba is the daughter of former West Indies cricketer Sir Vivian Richards and veteran actress Neena Gupta. Masaba married Indian filmmaker Madhu Mantena in 2015. The two separated in 2018 and officially divorced in September 2019. She married actor Satyadeep Mishra in January 2023. The couple announced their pregnancy in April 2024.