In conversation with Rohit Khilnani, Saiyami Kher opens up about her experience working with Priyadarshan on Haiwaan and what made the set unlike anything she had experienced before. She talks about the discipline, precision and planning on set, and how the team could sometimes wrap an entire day’s work within just a few hours.
Saiyami also reflects on working alongside Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, the lessons she picked up from the two actors and what their discipline and approach to work taught her. She discusses her recently premiered film Pal Bhar Ke Liye, directed by Vikram Phadnis, and what drew her to the project.
The conversation also touches on the unpredictability of the film industry, understanding what connects with audiences and Saiyami’s approach of simply continuing to work and take on interesting projects. She also opens up about a completely different side of her life: training for her third Half Ironman 70.3, the discipline it requires and how she balances intense training with a demanding film schedule.
Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Saiyami Kher, releases in cinemas on September 11, 2026.
