Actress and fitness enthusiast Saiyami Kher expressed her joy at being part of the IPL as a sports critic while continuing her work in films. She revealed that sports have always been a significant part of her life, with her father recognizing her passion for cricket at a young age. Despite starting with acting and films after college, Saiyami emphasized the importance of sports in shaping her discipline and mindset, which she carries into her acting career.
Saiyami highlighted her excitement at engaging with cricket from a new perspective through the IPL, where she interacts with her childhood heroes and discusses the game. She mentioned the likes of Virendra Sehwag, Adam Gilchrist, and Harsha Bhogle as inspirations in her sports journey. Balancing her commitments, Saiyami shared her involvement in IPL alongside completing two films and preparing for her third Ironman challenge, aiming to continue pursuing her passions for films, sports, and travel.
The actress concluded by emphasizing the intersection of storytelling between the worlds of films and sports, noting the common threads of emotion, unpredictability, and human spirit in both domains. She aims to bring authenticity and honesty to her work in both spaces, believing it aligns her on the right path of her career.
