Sayani Gupta
Dancing with the Stars
In a one-on-one with Aza, actress Sayani Gupta opens up about her upbringing in the creative space, her love for the fine & performing arts, and experience working with master storytellers
Photographs by Ajay Kadam; Styled by Shreeja Rajgopal; Hairstyling by Deepali Deokar; Makeup by Sital Patel; Artist's Reputation Management Raindrop Alter Ego; Words by Sreemita Bhattacharya
All my co-actors make fun of me - very sweetly though - because I make sure everyone knows their lines when they do a scene with me! Obviously, all my directors love me.
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Outfit, Tarun Tahiliani; Nose ring, Curio Cottage
In the proscenium space
I love observing paintings, feeling them, letting them seep into my being... I can spend four to six hours appreciating a single work of art. I like how paintings affect my disposition and demeanour.
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Outfit, Payal Khandwala;Necklace, Mahesh Notandass
Home is where the art is
I was on the floor, waiting for my shot, Shah Rukh was filming a scene with Waluscha (De Sousa) when I first saw him. And I quietly stood at a distance just watching him.
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Outfit, Mishru;Bangles, Mahesh Notandass and Anmol Jewellers;Ring, Maya Sanghavi Jewels
Journey on celluloid
'Fan'girling
I'm the best version of myself when the director trusts me to do my thing. If I receive a little love and confidence from my directors, I can really fly, create magic, and make things happen.
Mother knows best
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Outfit, DiyaRajvvir;Necklace, Goenka India
Right after Shonali, I worked with Anurag Basu. Shonali would make you rehearse the whole script a thousand times. Basu doesn't follow a script!
Six promotions and an exit
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Outfit, Jayanti Reddy;Necklace and bangle, Tribe Amrapali
Through the viewfinder
Kalki was the first one to connect me to a stylist. She was also the first one to make me practice walking in heels. We still exchange clothes.
Love, actually
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Outfit, Shriya Som;Hairband, Goenka India;Ring, Renu Oberoi