Ms. Namita Nayyar
Was being an actor a dream always, tell us about your journey of being an actor.
Ms. Saiyami Kher
No, it wasn’t like a childhood dream. I was always into sports as a child. And played professional badminton and cricket till I was 14/15. So I never really had the time for anything else. I started doing theatre when I was in college. Then studied in Xaviers and which has a rich theatre culture that’s when I was bitten by the acting bug. I really enjoyed theatre than did many theatre workshops and that’s how I fell in love with acting. I was also modeling during that time and started getting called in for ad and film auditions. That’s how it began. After many rejections, I finally signed Mirzya after many many auditions and I can’t imagine doing anything else!
Ms. Namita Nayyar
You have been part of the OTT series that has managed to set an impact, do you feel OTT is the next big thing?
Ms. Saiyami Kher
Yes definitely. The OTT space has been churning out consistently good content. I’m glad I debuted digitally with Breathe, then choked and special ops. And I’m so glad the Audience gave all 3 projects so much love. The OTT space has given so many actors writers directors so many opportunities that it’s really a blessing to be working during this time.
Ms. Namita Nayyar
Women Fitness India talks about celebrity diets and fitness routines, do you follow any special diet regime? What is your favorite cuisine?
Ms. Saiyami Kher
Well, I have always been into sports. So fitness and sport are my second nature. I cannot live without it. As far as the diet is concerned I eat everything but like to eat in moderation. Mostly a healthy home-cooked meal is what I like having. So vegetables, dal some chicken and bhakri is usually for lunch and dinner is like salad and fish. My weakness is chocolate. That’s something I wish I didn’t indulge in so often. Cuisine wise I enjoy Japanese food a lot.