Saiyami Kher
Biography
An Indian model-turned-actor, Saiyami Kher made her big screen debut with the Telugu film Rey, in 2015. Before venturing into the world of cinema, she was a part of the prestigious Kingfisher calendar and was the face of brands like L`oreal, Pantaloons, and Levis.
Born in Nashik, Maharashtra to Adwait Kher, a restaurant owner, and Uttara Mhatre Kher, a former Miss India, Saiyami did her schooling in Nashik and completed her graduation from St Xavier`s College in Mumbai. She is the niece of Tanvi Azmi and Shabana Azmi and the granddaughter of yesteryear actress Usha Kiran.
Saiyami Kher broke into the industry with the Telugu film Rey, co-starring Sai Dharam Tej along with her in the lead role. Directed by YVS Chowdary, the movie bombed at the box office and failed to create much stir.
She entered Bollywood with Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra`s movie Mirzya, opposite Anil Kapoor`s son Harsvardhan Kapoor. Inspired by the timeless narrative of `the legend of Mirza-Sahiba`, the love story is written by Gulzar.
Following her Bollywood debut, Saiyami was cast by Nikhil Advani in his home production, the 2017 comedy Lucknow Central opposite Farhan Akhtar. Her 2020 release includes Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai.
Actor
Ghoomer as Anina
Breathe: Into the Shadows (Season 1) as Shirley D'Souza
Special OPS (Season 1) as Juhi Kashyap