Sayani Gupta's Directorial Debut Aasmani Premieres at WorldFest-Houston

Sayani Gupta's directorial debut, the short film Aasmani, is set to premiere at the 59th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. Scheduled from April 24 to May 3, 2026, the festival will feature Aasmani as the closing title in its PG Magic Shorts category. The film is also in contention for the festival's Remy Awards.

Headlined by veteran actress Revathy, Aasmani is written, directed, and produced by Gupta herself. The film boasts a notable cast including Daria Bedi and Abhay Kaul. Following its Houston premiere, Aasmani is slated for a screening on April 26 at the Indie Meme Film Festival in Austin, Texas.

Gupta, an alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India, brings 14 years of acting experience to her new role as a filmmaker. Her production banner, Sayani Gupta Movies (SGM), backed the project, with co-producers including Dia Mirza. Gupta aims to foster a collaborative environment for filmmakers.

Beyond its festival circuit, Aasmani is part of Gupta's broader expansion into filmmaking. She is currently involved in two international co-production projects, signaling her commitment to a dual career in acting and directing.