Saiyami Kher says keeping a low profile leads to less work | Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in, actor Saiyami Kher discusses the pressures of maintaining a certain persona in the entertainment industry, and her preference for authenticity over conformity.
In Short
- Saiyami Kher discusses how not adhering to this could lead to less work
- She emphasises her commitment to staying true to herself, despite the industry's expectations
- The actor also speaks about her experiences with an agency at a young age, and the pressure to always appear 'prim and proper'
The current ecosystem of actors over the years has seen a major shift with managers and PRs playing a bigger role. Apart from their performance on screen, a lot of effort is also put in to create a persona fit for the showbiz model. Actor Saiyami Kher, in an exclusive chat with IndiaToday.in, spoke about the same and called it her 'shortcoming'. She also mentioned how keeping a low profile and not attending social gatherings could lead to less work in the industry.
"People say that it's my shortcoming, as you need to be out there when in showbiz. But that's not the person I am, and I really cherish and value certain friendships I have, and my upbringing. I often feel out of place at social party setups. I am in the industry because I genuinely love being on a film set,” Saiyami Kher told us in an exclusive interview.
She added, “If I am not shooting, I would rather go and assist my friend Anurag Kashyap because being on sets gives me a lot of happiness. Everything else that surrounds you, to get your next show, next film... I have not been able to crack that yet. It's because I am not the most social person. But I am content and happy with the work I am doing. I do strive to get better and more work but staying true to who I am. I would rather let my work talk.”
Talking about the culture of entourage and creating a 'star' personality by management, the 'Ghoomer' actor said, “It does happen where a persona is created. When I was 18-19 years old and had just signed up with an agency, I was told I cannot step out of the house without makeup. I must always be prim and proper and have someone around. On the other hand, I was someone who enjoyed running around Bandra in my shorts. I was not the quintessential-looking actor who has straight hair and with lip gloss all the time.”
She continued, “Fortunately for me, I don't look factory-made and I believe in not following the norms. I celebrate the flaws and uniqueness I have been born with, rather than doing the required. Of course, that may cause a hindrance to you doing a big film, which I would love to do. But that's the drawback you have to face."
Saiyami Kher was last seen in the film '8 AM Metro' alongside Gulshan Devaiah. The film is currently streaming on Zee5.