ACTOR Sayani Gupta has expressed her interest in being part of commercial films, dispelling the perception that she only focuses on independent cinema.
Gupta, known for her work in films like "Parched," "Article 15," and "Jolly LLB 2," is eager to explore roles in mainstream "song and dance" films.
"It is very interesting that there are a lot of bigger films that I say no to, and my management is not happy about it because it brings more money. But I need to be inspired because I love what I do, and I’ll never not be truthful towards my craft. I’ve got a different approach, and I do stuff that feels instinctively right for myself,” Gupta told PTI at the IIFA Awards 2024.
Gupta further clarified that while she has worked extensively in independent and critically acclaimed projects, she also wants to feature in all kinds of films, including rom-coms and commercial projects.
"I’m dying to do a song and dance film. I want to do an out-an-out commercial film. I’ve done a rom-com, and I’ve got a Punjabi film, which is a comedy. So, I want to do all kinds of films,” she said.
Discussing the Emmy nomination for "The Night Manager," featuring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sobita Dhulipala, Gupta said it’s “incredibly amazing” to see Indian shows being recognized on a global scale.
“Good luck (to the team of ‘The Night Manager’) and go win that and come. We also have had ‘Delhi Crime’ that won the Emmy Awards, which is incredible. It’s amazing that so many shows from India that we are making…but it’s a different kind of recognition which is amazing for all of us,” she added.
US actor Noah Wyle (L) joins casting directors Cathy Sandrich Gelfong, Erica Berger and associate casting director Seth Caskey as they hold their Emmy for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series for "The Pitt" during Night Two of the 78th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 6, 2026. Getty Images
(L-R) Gary Martinez, Nate Pellettieri, Lydia Quidilla, Frank C. Agnone II, Eric Stough, Trey Parker, Adrien Beard, Bruce Howell, Jenny Shin, Wonnie Ro, Greg Postma, Andrew Rhoades, Keo Thongkham and Mark Munley, winners of the Outstanding Animated Program award for “South Park” — “Sermon On The ‘Mount”, pose in the Winner's Walk during the 78th Emmy Awards Night 2 at Peacock Theater on September 06, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.Getty Images
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