Key Takeaways
- Sayani Gupta stars in her first U.S. feature film, ‘Arya.’
- The film is directed by Neil Tuli and is currently being filmed in Minnesota.
- Gupta’s character is a piano teacher navigating new challenges.
- She is also an executive producer on the project.
Sayani Gupta’s U.S. Feature Film Debut
Indian actress Sayani Gupta is set to make her U.S. feature film debut in the upcoming movie ‘Arya.’ Known for her roles in ‘Delhi Crime’ and ‘Axone,’ Gupta is currently filming in Duluth, Minnesota.
About ‘Arya’
Written and directed by Neil Tuli, ‘Arya’ tells the story of Arya Sinha, portrayed by Gupta. Arya is a disciplined piano teacher from a prestigious Indian conservatory who reluctantly accepts a position in northern Minnesota. Her goal is to revive a struggling band program while also advancing her career ambitions back home.
The film’s synopsis reveals that Arya faces challenges in her chaotic new environment, compelling her to confront her insecurities and redefine her understanding of success.
Gupta’s Career Highlights
Gupta gained recognition for her breakout role in ‘Margarita with a Straw,’ where she played a blind Pakistani-Bangladeshi queer student activist. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2014. She has also appeared in ‘Parched’ and ‘The Hungry,’ both of which were showcased at TIFF.
Her performance in the Hindi-language film ‘Article 15’ earned her a nomination for an International Indian Film Academy award. The film is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Production Details
‘Arya’ marks Neil Tuli’s directorial debut. Tuli has previously held strategic roles at Netflix and Illumination. The film is produced under his banner, American Haathi, in collaboration with Pallavi and Keertana Sastry from Adda G Productions. Gupta is represented by Matt Kniaz at Crimson Media and Suchir Batra with Zero Gravity Management.
In addition to her acting role, Gupta has also written, directed, and produced the short film ‘Aasmani’ and serves as an executive producer on ‘Arya.’
