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Sayani Gupta wants to be a part of commercial potboilers, but would only do one, if the script excites her

Though actor Sayani Gupta is not averse to doing roles in commercial potboilers, she is quite particular about the films she takes up.

“I would love to do a film like Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015). It was really a good movie. But, having said that, I won’t sign those films that I won’t go and watch myself. I mean, if I feel that I would be wasting my money if I go to watch a film, then why should I even act in it? If I don’t get inspired in any way by the film’s story, then I will not do it,” she says.

Sayani is keen on trying the action genre. The actor, who is a fan of the American fantasy show Game of Thrones, says she would love to play a role similar to Daenerys Targaryen, which is played by Emilia Clarke. “I really want to be a part of projects like that. I am very sensitive to treatment, and the only thing I care about is how the story is getting treated in the film.” However, she is quick to add that she wouldn’t have done a film like Baahubali. “Though both are action genres, but you cannot compare the two. You can’t compare Baahubali with (Hollywood film) 300 either. Those projects (GoT and 300) have mind-blowing stories. Baahubali, I know people really loved it, and it was a huge film. But after watching the trailer I didn’t feel like going to watch it,” adds Sayani, who will soon be seen in Hungry, opposite actor Naseeruddin Shah.

According to the 30-year-old, it is important for actors to be a part of commercial projects. “You have to look at things objectively. For example, Jolly LLB 2 gave me so much of recognition. That’s very important for an actor,” she says.