Actress Rashami Desai has opened up about her return to primetime television with the upcoming show Sayoneee, calling her collaboration with producers Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey 'amazing' and describing herself as more disciplined and focused on her craft than at any earlier point in her career. The show is set to premiere on 23 September on Star Plus and JioHotstar.

Rashami on Her Evolved Approach to Work

Speaking candidly about her professional growth, Rashami said: 'I love my job, I love my journey, and I love when I'm on the set. Of course, I'm more disciplined. I am more focused than before. I feel I have more opportunity to do much, much better because I'm more experienced.'

The actress, best known for her landmark roles in Uttaran and Dil Se Dil Tak, indicated that waiting for the right project rather than making impulsive decisions has been central to her career philosophy. 'Good, I waited for long, and, you know, it's good to be honest to your emotions also, kyunki impulsive decisions I have never taken,' she added.

High Praise for the Creative Team

Rashami reserved particular admiration for director Uttam Bhelavat, whom she called 'the heartbeat of the show.' She noted: 'Sometimes we don't know people who are working behind the camera, but they are the ones who will actually help you to reach out to the right audiences.'

On working under the production banner of Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey — a duo widely regarded as among television's most successful producer pairs — Rashami described the opportunity as potentially 'life-changing.' She credited their creative environment as a key reason she said yes to Sayoneee.

What Sayoneee Is About

The show features Rashami Desai in the powerful role of Maya, alongside Janhavi Soni as Saanvi and Gautam Singh Vig as the new significant presence in Saanvi's life. The narrative is expected to explore complex relationships and emotional dynamics — a genre in which Rashami has previously built a strong audience connect.

This is a notable return to the Star Plus ecosystem for Rashami, whose visibility on the channel through Uttaran once made her a household name. Whether Sayoneee can replicate that impact will be closely watched by both the channel and the broader Hindi GEC landscape.

Looking Ahead

With Sayoneee set to air from 23 September, audience response in the opening week will be a key indicator of how the show — and Rashami's evolved screen presence — lands with viewers. The combination of an experienced lead, a celebrated production house, and a well-regarded director sets a high bar heading into the premiere.