Fashion designer and actress Masaba Gupta, who is expecting her first child, recently shared some strange and outdated advice she received about her baby’s skin color. In an interview with Faye D’Souza, Gupta revealed that people have been suggesting she eat certain foods to ensure her baby has lighter skin.
Masaba Gupta’s Odd Parenting Advice
One suggestion was to eat rasgulla daily, with the idea that it would help her child turn out lighter-skinned. Another person advised her to drink milk regularly, claiming it would prevent the baby from having a darker complexion. Gupta mentioned these comments were made with good intentions, but they reflect outdated and troubling views on skin color.
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Masaba Gupta expressed her frustration with these suggestions, noting how such advice is still prevalent despite it being 2024. She emphasized that these attitudes are not just limited to uneducated individuals but are also held by educated and wealthy people. Gupta plans to raise her child with confidence and resilience, rejecting the notion that skin color should be a factor in how someone is valued.
The actress also spoke about her own experiences with racism and her father’s struggles with similar issues. Gupta, who married actor Satyadeep Mishra in January 2023, is looking forward to embracing motherhood and focusing on positive and supportive aspects of her life.
