Sapna Gandhi, 'Indigo Lady'

Ms. Sapna Gandhi

British born Sapna Gandhi grew up all over The States, speaking five languages, singing in a musical group called Cosmic Kids, training as a martial artist, and balancing classical ballet with Bollywood (among other cultural conundrums). It wasn't until after graduating from Saint Mary's College of California with degrees in English and Women's Studies, that she realized her passion for acting and went on to study at The American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.

Ms. Gandhi has played a slew of ethnically ambiguous characters, including an Iraqi farmer's wife, a Columbian boxer, an Indian bride-to-be, and a Puerto Rican cop (to name a few). Her favorite stage roles include Harper in Angels In America, Prudence in Beyond Therapy, and Susan in Do You Want to Buy My Brain? As a member of the groundbreaking Jump! Theatre in San Francisco, she wrote, produced, and starred (as an actor/singer/dancer) in the moody, mixed-media production of Terminally Female: A Cabaret. She also appeared in a few features and several short films, including starring in ifilm winner, Thou Art That, before migrating to Los Angeles.


Sapna Gandhi most recently co-starred on NBC's Awake, can be seen in the upcoming Indie cult feature, Dust Up, and stars in the performance art film, Indigo Lady, which has its premiere screening in Madrid, in August 2012. 

Ms. Gandhi's own short film, Once It's Taken Shape, (co-written and co-starring Chris Frederick) is presently in development, and she is redefining the term "short" with her comedic series, 12 Second Broad Strokes (in development with Amanda Lipppert and Elan O'Connor). She is also writing the psychological thriller, Stain (with Andy Gates).

Sapna Gandhi is Editor-In-Chief for We Make Movies, as well as a columnist, event coordinator, and DIY actors’ advocate.