From defying societal norms to unabashedly speaking up for the right; Roadies judge Neha Dhupia is inspiring women with her unabashed nature

Roadies judge Neha Dhupia, who is celebrating her birthday today, has had a fabulous personal and professional journey in all these years. The actress, who stepped into showbiz at a young age, has established herself in the industry, not only as a wonderful artist but also as a strong woman. She doesn’t fear speaking her opinions out in public and has proved to be an inspiration for many in various instances. Let’s take a look at the times when the elegant, beautiful and headstrong lady defied conventions and came out as an inspiration to all the women out there: (PC - Instagram)

Neha participated in the Femina Miss Indian in 2002 wherein she was crowned as Miss India Universe. She then participated in Miss Universe 2002 pageant in Puerto Rico and stood at the 10th position. Following her participation in beauty pageants, Neha intended to join Indian Foreign Services, but took a turn to the acting world. (PC - Instagram)

Though Neha acted in a few films before, she made her Bollywood debut with Qayamat: City Under Threat after being crowned as Miss Universe India. And there has been no going back for her ever since then. She has been a part of various popular movies including Hindi Medium, Singh Is Kinng, Tumhari Sulu amongst others. Neha has been a part of regional films too and holds quite a few accolades in her name. (PC - Instagram)

Neha has been an inevitable part of the television industry too. Out of all her work on the small screen, she has made a place for herself in everybody’s heart as the gang leader of youth-based reality show Roadies. She has been a part of the show for five years now and has made her plausible side evident to her fans. Neha has faced the downside of being a part of the show too but didn’t show a sign of backing out ever. (PC - Instagram)

The actress has been in a place of facing negative and nasty comments from netizens at various instances, not only in terms of her work but her personal life decision too. She stood strong when she faced backlash for bashing a male contestant for slapping his girlfriend for cheating on him. Neha didn’t keep the trolls from taking over her opinion and stated that ‘Assault of any kind is unacceptable’. While this came as a part and parcel of her being a public figure, she was trolled even for announcing her pregnancy only three months after marriage with Angad Bedi. But she shunned all the trolls with her silence. (PC - Instagram)

She has not only faced trolling for her life choices or statements but for her looks too. Neha has been fat-shamed, especially for her post-pregnancy weight gain. However, it didn’t change her ideology and she didn’t resort to crazy diets to go back to being into the ‘perfect figure’ according to societal norms. Moreover, she has always advocated accepting oneself and being comfortable in one’s own skin. (PC - Instagram)

Neha has always come up to speak for women and their rights. Breastfeeding, the stigma associated with menses, assault and more, the diva has always come out to support her fellow ladies in their fight to stand headstrong in society. (PC - Instagram)

The Roadies gang judge is inspiring fellow women who are going to become mothers soon to lead a normal life during pregnancy too. From promoting working out, lifting weights in the gym, performing yoga to working during her eighth month of pregnancy, Neha is shelling out pregnancy goals for sure. She recently left everyone stunned when she merged her real-life situation to reel life by sharing a glimpse of her ‘pregnant cop look’ from an upcoming movie. (PC - Instagram)

Neha is a lady of unabashed nature, with big dreams of working for society and the good of its people. It is not just what one gets to see on camera or hear about her in the news, but Neha works for the society in silence too. She has been a part of various foundations to help the ones suffering. (PC - Instagram)

Been trolled for her discreet marriage, pregnancy before marriage, second pregnancy and being vocal about her opinion, but Neha has stood up, fought for herself and never let anything affect her personal life. She has proved to be a perfect life partner for Angad and a super mommy for baby girl Mehr. (PC - Instagram)