Published 15:44 IST, November 27th 2019
I wouldn't do anything misogynistic, politically incorrect: Sayani Gupta
Sayani Gupta is clear on the kind of work she doesn't want to associate herself with: anything which doesn't align with the kind of politics she doesn't endorse
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Actor Sayani Gupta is clear on kind of work she doesn't want to associate herself with: anything which doesn't align with kind of politics she does t endorse. Sayani, who was most recently seen in "Article 15" as a young Dalit woman, said projects she chooses should reflect her world view. "My priority as an actor is just to be doing different kinds of roles. I say to anything I have done before. Also, I end up saying to a lot of things because politics I believe in is very important," Sayani told PTI.
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"My work or art form should represent kind of world view I believe in. I wouldn't do anything that is misogynistic politically incorrect or kind of politics I don't endorse or people whose politics I don't (endorse)." Which is why, actor said, she gravitates towards an "Article 15" and even a "Four More Shots' which "moved envelope for women and women with ncy." actor has featured in critically-acclaimed features such as "Margarita with a Straw", "Jolly LLB 2" and "Parched".
Sayani feels fortunate that diverse character have been offered to her throughout her career, ranging from a lesbian in " "Margarita with a Straw" to manr of superstar Shah Rukh Khan in "Fan". "In 'Jolly', I played a pregnant woman and in 'Jagga Jasoos', a 14-year-old girl. Different kinds of characters are being written for women today. Probably I look different in different get-ups, so I can pass off as an urban and rural character, hopefully with same kind of conviction."
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actor will be next seen on second season of "Inside Edge". Amazon Prime Video show is set in landscape of sports and deals with power, money, fame and mind games. Sayani said, even in world of show, which is driven by men, women have ncy and strong parts. "'Inside Edge' is a testosterone driven world but when you see characters like Zarina (Richa Chadha) and Rohini, who are in thick of things... Rohini is decision maker. She's so smart, cool. Those kinds of things are greatly satisfying as an actor. se are such well written roles." "Inside Edge" stars Richa Chadha, Vivek Oberoi, Angad Bedi, Sapna Pabbi among ors. second season will debut on December 6.
15:40 IST, November 27th 2019