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Saiyami Kher Talks Balancing Acting and Ironman, Slams Paparazzi During Times of Sorrow
- •Saiyami Kher recently completed her third Ironman 70.3 race in Cervia, Italy, while successfully balancing an intense shooting and promotion schedule.
- •The actress shared that endurance training has taught her immense patience and a step-by-step approach, which has ultimately made her a better and more focused actor.
- •Reflecting on paparazzi culture, Saiyami stated that she finds it ethically incorrect for photographers to constantly cover someone during times of personal sorrow and grief.
- •Saiyami praised her co-stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, describing working on Haiwaan as a blast and calling Saif the funniest person she has met.
- •The actress is currently working on an upcoming international project and eagerly awaiting the release of her emotionally moving film Pal Bhar Ke Liye.
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Saiyami Kher avoids doom-scrolling on social media and uses her time efficiently by running or cycling to and from film shoots. She notes that with proper planning, scheduling a day off for a major race like an Ironman or marathon is entirely manageable.
Saiyami states that she lives in her own bubble and rarely gets photographed unless she is out running or cycling. While she believes public life can be managed, she draws a firm ethical line against paparazzi covering individuals and families during times of deep personal sorrow and bereavement.
Saiyami is looking forward to the release of her author-backed film 'Pal Bhar Ke Liye', directed by Vikram Phadnis, which she describes as an emotionally moving, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. She is also shooting an unannounced international project, hoping to start a Marathi film, and planning two full marathons alongside another Ironman.
