Sayani Gupta Gets Nostalgic at NYIFF
Sayani Gupta stepped into the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) with her directorial debut Aasmani recently, and let’s just say the feels were real. The actress went down memory lane, remembering her first time at the prestigious festival over a decade ago — when she came as an actor with the critically acclaimed Margarita With A Straw back in 2014.
Through her Instagram Stories, Sayani shared how she had shared a hotel room with her co-star Kalki Koechlin during that trip. This time around, she found herself missing her Margarita partner dearly. Yaadein hit hard, and fans couldn’t help but get emotional seeing the bond that still remains between the two actresses. Sayani’s journey from actor to director is inspiring, and NYIFF seems to hold a special place in her dil.
Shaggy Opens Up About Music and Inspiration
On the other side of the entertainment spectrum, Grammy-winning reggae icon Shaggy is making headlines for his candid chat about his new album Lottery and his deep love for Indian sounds. When asked if it gets harder to stay creative after three decades, the singer-rapper had a simple answer: he is allergic to boredom. Music is his passion, and he finds motivation by staying tuned into what’s new around him.
Shaggy also broke down his musical style, calling it a hybrid of dancehall, reggae, and what he cheekily calls ‘Shaggy’s music.’ He admitted that finding inspiration at this stage is tough, but he remains hungry for fresh sounds. His fascination with Indian music goes way back — thanks to a young Apache Indian (Steven Kapur) who introduced him to Bhangra back in the day. Shaggy even hinted that he would love to collaborate with an Indian artist if the right song comes along. Dil se open, we say!
Shaggy’s Fanboy Moment for Diljit Dosanjh
The most delightful part of the interview? When Shaggy recalled spotting a performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon who left him thoroughly impressed. He couldn’t immediately recall the name, but when prompted, he lit up saying, ‘Yes! I saw him do some fantastic stuff.’ That performer was none other than the Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh.
While no collaboration is in the works yet, the mutual admiration is palpable. Shaggy’s appreciation for Diljit’s stage presence and talent is a testament to how Bollywood and global music scenes are blending beautifully. Whether it’s Sayani’s nostalgic NYIFF moment or Shaggy gushing over Diljit, one thing is clear — the love for great art and artists is universal.