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Sayani Gupta Celebrates Birthday with Major Film Accolade
9 Oct
Summary
- Gupta received the South Asian Screen Excellence Award at IFFSA Toronto.
- Her directorial debut, 'Aasmani,' is screening at the festival.
- This is her second Canadian award in two weeks.
Actor Sayani Gupta received the South Asian Screen Excellence Award at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) in Toronto on her birthday. She is attending the festival as Guest of Honour, where her directorial debut, 'Aasmani,' is being screened.
This accolade is Gupta's second win in Canada in the past two weeks. Previously, she received the Leadership in Film Award 2026 at the International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) in Vancouver. Her film 'Aasmani' also garnered an Honourable Mention for Excellence in Short Film Making at iSAFF.
Beyond her directorial work, Gupta was also honored for her acting. She was named Best Actress (Web Series) at the 14th Indian Cine Film Festival 2026 for her role in 'Four More Shots Please!' Season 4.
Gupta has had a busy month, traveling extensively for screenings and award ceremonies across cities like Washington D.C., Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, and Atlanta, with upcoming stops in Tokyo and Kerala. Her film 'Aasmani' is scheduled for further screenings at festivals including the La Femme International Film Festival in Los Angeles.
