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Sayani Gupta Shines: Top Honors at Canada Film Fest
1 Oct
Summary
- Sayani Gupta received the iSAFF Leadership in Film Award 2026.
- Her short film 'Aasmani' earned an Honourable Mention at the festival.
- The awards ceremony took place on September 23, 2026, in Vancouver.

Actor and director Sayani Gupta has achieved significant recognition at the International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) in Canada. She was presented with the iSAFF Leadership in Film Award 2026, acknowledging her growing international presence in the film industry.
Gupta's contributions were further celebrated as her short film, 'Aasmani,' garnered an Excellence in Short Filmmaking Honourable Mention. The festival lauded her dual talent in front of and behind the camera, as well as her advocacy for causes beyond cinema.
The awards ceremony, part of the iSAFF Honors Night & Red Carpet, was held on September 23, 2026, in Vancouver. Gupta also served as a jury member for the Excellence in Feature Filmmaking category. The Canadian premiere of 'Aasmani' was scheduled for September 26, 2026.