Saiyami Kher has built a special Diwali tradition around spending time with her family, often travelling together to celebrate the festival away from their usual routine. This year, however, the actress will be celebrating the occasion differently as she prepares to spend Diwali on a film set. Speaking about her plans, Saiyami described it as a working Diwali but made it clear that she is happy to be occupied with her profession. She also spoke about her parents’ support, her upcoming international project in Russia and the experience of working with a completely different film crew.
Family Time Has Become Saiyami Kher’s Favourite Diwali Tradition
For Saiyami, the most meaningful part of Diwali has gradually become the opportunity to spend uninterrupted time with her family. She revealed that travelling together during the festive season has almost turned into an annual ritual for them.
Rather than limiting celebrations to decorations and traditional festivities at home, the family has developed a habit of exploring new places during Diwali. These trips give them an opportunity to step away from their regular schedules and enjoy time together.
The actress explained that family togetherness is what makes the festival special for her. With professional commitments often keeping actors busy, such occasions become valuable opportunities to reconnect with loved ones.
This year, however, the family’s usual travel plans will have to wait. Saiyami is scheduled to spend the festive period working on a film, making it a different kind of Diwali from the ones she has enjoyed in previous years.
Actress Says She Enjoys Celebrating Festivals on Film Sets
Although she will not be following her usual family tradition this year, Saiyami does not appear disappointed about the change. She explained that work and festivals sometimes fall on the same dates, and people in the entertainment industry learn to make the most of the time available.
The actress said she genuinely enjoys being on a film set and considers the people she works with a second family away from home. For her, spending Diwali with colleagues can also become a meaningful experience, even if it differs from traditional celebrations with relatives.
She is hopeful that the team will manage to find some time to celebrate together despite the shooting schedule. Her comments reflect the reality of working in the film industry, where production commitments do not always pause during major festivals.
Saiyami Kher’s Parents Support Her Professional Commitments
Saiyami also spoke warmly about her parents’ attitude towards her work. According to the actress, they are always pleased when she is busy with professional projects.
She believes they will consider her working Diwali an auspicious occasion because it means she is continuing to pursue the career she enjoys. Their encouragement appears to have helped her approach the festival schedule positively rather than viewing it as a missed celebration.
For many performers, balancing family occasions with professional responsibilities can be difficult. Saiyami’s comments suggest that having an understanding family makes such situations easier to manage.
Saiyami Kher Prepares for International Debut With Indo-Russian Film
Alongside her Diwali plans, Saiyami is attracting attention for her upcoming international project. The actress is making her international debut with an Indo-Russian drama directed by Maksim Kuznetsov.
The film brings together creative teams from India and Russia, with Kartina Entertainment, White Night Films and Wish Media associated with its production. Shooting took place across locations in both countries, giving the project a cross-cultural production environment.
Saiyami described the experience of working in Russia with an entirely foreign crew as new and quite different from her previous assignments. Being part of an international team offered her an opportunity to experience another filmmaking environment and work with professionals from a different background.
The project represents an important step in her career, taking her beyond the film industries in which audiences have primarily seen her work.
Her Recent Film Work and Changing Career Path
Saiyami has worked in both Hindi and Marathi cinema and has continued to explore different kinds of roles. Her recent screen appearance was in a neo-noir crime thriller described as a remake of Priyadarshan’s 2016 Malayalam film Oppam.
Her choice of projects reflects an interest in varied storytelling, from crime dramas to international collaborations. The upcoming Indo-Russian film is another opportunity for her to work in a different cinematic setting.
A Working Diwali With New Opportunities Ahead
This year’s Diwali may not include the family trip Saiyami has come to associate with the festival, but she is looking forward to spending the occasion with her film colleagues. Her parents’ encouragement and her enthusiasm for working on set have helped make the change easier to embrace.
At the same time, her international debut marks an exciting development in her professional journey. Between a busy shooting schedule and a new cross-cultural film experience, Saiyami’s festive season is shaping up to be different, but one she appears happy to welcome.