Saiyami Kher is an Indian actress and model. |
Her grandmother is the veteran Bollywood actress, Usha Kiran, and she is the niece of Bollywood actresses Tanvi Azmi and Shabana Azmi. |
During her childhood, Saiyami and her family lived in Nashik, away from films until Class 10, helping in their three restaurants. |
She played badminton at the Junior National tournament with Saina Nehwal. |
Photographer Atul Kasbekar discovered Saiyami, which led to her modeling career. |
Saiyami took acting workshops with theatre artist Nadira Babbar. |
Before modeling, she worked in her family's Nashik restaurants. |
She started modeling for the Kingfisher calendar in 2012. |
She featured in ad campaigns for Levis, Pantaloons, L’Oreal, and Idee eyewear, including one with Saif Ali Khan for Image eyewear. |
Saiyami was on the cover of Jade magazine twice. |
Zoya Akhtar first approached her for a film role in Class 9, for 'Luck By Chance,' which she initially hesitated about. |
Despite cricket and being called for the Indian Women’s National team, she opted for modeling, also playing cricket for Maharashtra State. |
She once had a photo taken with tennis player Roger Federer. |
Saiyami won the Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow– Female for 'Mirzya' (2016). |
Her fitness routine includes running, enjoying food in moderation, and a balanced approach to exercise. |
In 2020, she appeared in 'Choked' on Netflix and 'Special OPS' on Hotstar. |
She auditioned for 'Sacred Games' and shared her audition video. |
Inspired by Yuvraj Singh's cancer battle, she portrayed a one-armed cricketer in 'Ghoomer' (2023). |
Amitabh Bachchan sent Saiyami flowers and a note praising her work in 'Ghoomer' on 19 August 2023. |