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Bollywood actress Neena Gupta and West Indian cricket legend Vivian Richards’ daughter Masaba Gupta got trolled on social media for supporting the ban on Diwali firecrackers.
Masaba, who has established herself as a fashion designer with a love for colourful designs, was born when her parents were not married.
Many on social media called her “B*****d child” and “illegitimate West Indian” for her stand on the ban.
Masaba responded to these morons by taking to Instagram with an open letter.
Calling herself a proud Indo-Caribbean girl, Masaba wrote, “Recently, I re-tweeted in support of the firecracker ban by the Supreme Court and like every other issue in this country, big or small… The trolling and bashing began. ”By calling me names like ‘B*****d child’ or ‘illegitimate West Indian’ only makes my chest swell with pride. I’m the illegitimate product of two of the most legitimate personalities you’ll find and I’ve made the best life, both personally and professionally… Out of which I am proud of.’’ Masaba said she has been called names since she was 10 and she has become “immune” to this.
She said, “My legitimacy comes from the work I do and what my contribution to society has been. And you can try but you will not be able to raise a single finger on either of the two. ”So, please if you must…go ahead and continue calling me these names if it makes you feel glorious. But know this… I am a proud Indo-Caribbean girl who doesn’t know how to shrink and crumble in shame of something you or your society cannot handle. It’s just in my ‘illegitimate’ genes.’’
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