Sayani Gupta's Dual Debut: Directing and US Feature Lead

Sayani Gupta is expanding her cinematic footprint, marking significant achievements in both directing and acting across Indian and American productions. Her US feature film debut, titled 'Arya,' has added notable actors Ross Butler and Marc Evan Jackson to its cast, where Gupta plays the lead role of a piano teacher. This project also sees her serving as an executive producer.

This dual success arrives as Gupta's directorial debut, the short film 'Aasmani,' experiences a successful festival run. The deeply personal film about a grandmother and granddaughter has been selected for ten film festivals globally within two months. The film's trajectory includes screenings from Washington D.C. to Tokyo and Kerala.

'Arya,' written and directed by Neil Tuli, represents his feature directorial debut as well. The film casts Sayani Gupta as a disciplined piano teacher who takes on an assignment in northern Minnesota, aiming to revitalize a struggling band program and advance her own career. The narrative explores her personal insecurities amidst unexpected chaos.

Gupta's role in 'Arya' continues her pattern of selecting layered, culturally specific characters. This project, however, places her as the lead in an entire American independent feature. The ensemble cast of 'Arya' also includes Arjun Gupta, Adi Roy, Kyra Leroux, and Iqbal Theba. The film's development underscores Gupta's versatile career, moving fluidly between acting, directing, and producing.