Actor Neena Gupta has returned to Malayalam cinema after over 30 years. She first worked in Malayalam cinema in the early 90s in Vasthuhara and Aham, both starring superstar Mohanlal lead. However, Gupta still considers Disney plus Hotstar's new series '1000 Babies' as her first Malayalam project. "I didn't have much to do in Vasthuhara and Aham. They were different kind of films too. I would say that this is my first Malayalam film in a way. It's a very prominent role for me, not only in a different language but also in my career," she shares talking to mid-day.com.

Neena Gupta on playing Saramma in 1000 Babies 

The theme of the series which has switching of babies in a hospital at the time of birth is such that it can leave the audience rattled. To play the role of the mysterious and lonely Saramma was also scary for Gupta. "The character they explained was very scary and I was very scared to do it- concept and physicality-wise also,. But the whole concept is so unique that there was no question of saying no. I wasn't sure how I would be able to do it but I managed to pull through," she said adding that she might have said no to the role if she was aware of her daughter Masaba Gupta's pregnancy at the time of signing for the series.