Scene-Stealer Sayani Gupta Sayani Gupta has carved a niche in Indian cinema and OTT with her ability to choose challenging, unconventional roles. Trained at FTII and seasoned in theatre, she brings authenticity and depth to every character. Kusum in Delhi Crime 3 In Delhi Crime 3, Sayani plays Kusum, a morally complex character tied to human trafficking. She improvised much of her dialogue and crafted Kusum’s body language, turning what could be a one-dimensional villain into a haunting, unforgettable character. Damini Rizvi Roy in Four More Shots Please! As Damini, an outspoken, sexually liberated journalist, Sayani balances ambition, vulnerability, and messy modern relationships. Across three seasons, she embodied moral complexity without judgment, making Damini feel real and relatable. Gaura in Article 15 Sayani’s portrayal of Gaura, a Dalit woman seeking justice, was raw, restrained, and deeply moving. She captured Gaura’s pain, resilience, and dignity without sentimentality, bringing authenticity to a marginalized experience. Khanum in Margarita With A Straw Playing Khanum, a blind lesbian activist, Sayani delivered a performance full of sensitivity and nuance, conveying the …