Kamal Ghorui
Masaba Gupta recently gave fans a glimpse of why she believes her parents — actor Neena Gupta and cricket legend Vivian Richards — are effortlessly cool. The designer-actor shared a video of her father reminiscing about his cricketing days, and joked that she still can’t keep up with the energy of her parents.
Masaba shares video of her father
Taking to Instagram, Masaba posted a clip of Richards revisiting memories from one of his iconic innings. Sharing the video, she wrote, “Why are my parents SO. DAMN. COOL?! I can’t keep up. But I have a feeling my daughter will.”In the video, Richards can be seen speaking about a memorable moment from his career at the Oval in 1976.“I’m listening to something which took place in 1976 at the Oval, a blast from the past. I think I managed to score 291, so I’m just trying to recall and remember those days. It sounds pretty good,” he said.
Viv Richards reflects on cricket and the Commonwealth
During the conversation, Richards also spoke about the significance of cricket in the Commonwealth.“Oh, it’s a great game and it’s the largest, I think, in terms of sporting activities to take place. The Commonwealth in itself has played a huge role. My country would have been Antigua and Barbuda, so I’m really excited about that,” he shared.He also recalled the time he carried the flag for Antigua during the Commonwealth Games in 1988.“That period was a great time for me. I really enjoyed that. I think we were in Kuala Lumpur. This now beats it in a big way because I would have spent a lot of time in this country, so I’m just happy to be here again,” he added.
New role for Viv Richards
Masaba’s post also comes at a time when Richards has taken on an important international role. The West Indies cricket icon has been appointed as the official envoy for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026, which will be held in Antigua and Barbuda from November 1 to 4, 2026.In this role, Richards will represent the Caribbean region and promote themes of partnership, investment and sustainability during the summit.
Masaba Gupta’s journey
Masaba, who was born to Neena Gupta and Viv Richards, was raised in Mumbai by her mother. She later carved her own path in the fashion world and became known for her bold prints and unconventional motifs.Over the years, her label has collaborated with several Indian retail and lifestyle brands, establishing her as one of the most recognised designer-entrepreneurs in the country.
