SAYANI WAS GLAD TO DITCH MAKEUP FOR ‘SHAMELESS’

MUMBAI: Sayani Gupta says she does not prefer too much makeup for a role and was glad to ditch make-up while working in the short film, ‘Shameless’. The actress will be seen in the role of a delivery person in the Keith Gomes directorial, a dark comedy thriller that underlines the importance of kindness in a world reeling under hardships. The film also touches upon how people are losing human connect and becoming isolated due to social media and technology.

“The character I play in ‘Shameless’ represents millions in our country who constantly toil and work tirelessly to make ends meet. I play a pizza delivery girl in a big city, who comes from a small town in India and is struggling to fend for herself and her family,” said Sayani. “As far as the costume and makeup is concerned, we wanted to keep it to the most basic. When you watch the film, it should feel that she actually runs from door to door delivering pizzas and obviously has no time or intent to put makeup on her face and is rather far from it,” she added.

The actress continued: “As an actor, I prefer not putting on much makeup unless the role demands it. I believe, actors are part of the mise en scène and it’s important for them to look right as opposed to looking good.”

Also starring Hussain Dalal, ‘Shameless’ is presented by Shabinaa Khan. The short film is produced by her along with Keith Gomes, Ashley Gomes, and National Award-winner Sandeep Kamal. It is co-produced by Girish Talwar while the sound for the film is designed by Oscar-winner Resul Pookutty. At the moment, the short film is trying to gain an entry at the Oscars.