Sayani Gupta Recalls How Quitting A Corporate Job For Acting Shocked Her Family
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Sayani Gupta's Mother Threatened Suicide to Stop Her Acting Dream

  • Actress Sayani Gupta revealed her mother strongly opposed her acting career, even threatening suicide.
  • Despite family objections and a high-paying corporate job, Sayani pursued her passion for acting.
  • Her mother initially confined her, believing actors were 'prostitutes', and refused to let her attend theater rehearsals.
  • Sayani enrolled in FTII Pune, leading to her mother's initial disapproval, but later her mother's perception changed after visiting the campus.
  • Sayani debuted in Bollywood with 'Margarita with a Straw' and has starred in films like 'Fan', 'Article 15', and web series 'Four More Shots Please!'.

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