Saiyami Kher: Embracing the Role of a Uniformed Heroine Has Been a Journey of Profound Respect

Mumbai, Dec 10 (NationPress) Actress Saiyami Kher reveals that portraying a uniformed individual in the film 'Agni', especially as a firefighter, has been a significant journey of profound respect, understanding, and responsibility for her.

In 'Agni', Saiyami takes on the role of a firefighter. With this film, Kher aims to highlight the sacrifices made by firefighters and the intense physical and mental challenges they confront daily.

Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Rahul Dholakia, 'Agni' features a talented cast including Pratik Gandhi and Divyendu Sharma.

“I feel incredibly honored to embody a firefighter on screen,” Saiyami expressed.

She continued: “Embracing the role of someone in uniform, especially as a firefighter, has been a journey of profound respect, understanding, and responsibility. Firefighters risk their lives to protect others, often without the recognition they truly deserve.”

The actress admitted feeling embarrassed about how little she knew regarding the extensive work of the fire department prior to this film.

“My aspiration is that through this film, viewers will develop an appreciation for their sacrifices and bravery, and that we can bring even a fraction of the honor they deserve to the screen,” she added.

For her role, Saiyami underwent training with real-life firefighters for 'Agni'.

The actress remarked: “As an actor, with every film I have worked on, I have had the opportunity to learn a new skill, and I take great pride in that. Whether it was horse riding for Mirzya, counting notes like a banker for Choked, playing cricket for Ghoomer, or now firefighting for Agni!”

She shared that the preparation for this role was both inspiring and exciting.

“Spending time with real firefighters opened my eyes to how little I knew about them in our city and the challenges they endure. The number of female firefighters was also surprising. The training sessions were thrilling,” she said.

“I learned how to operate equipment and performed the drills that firefighters do. Witnessing the sacrifices these men and women make every day—often at great risk to themselves—was incredibly humbling. We want people to experience the world of firefighters and the bravery it requires to do what they do. My wish is that we have done justice to their commitment,” she expressed.

The cast also includes Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi, Udit Arora, and Kabir Shah.

'Agni' premiered on Prime Video on December 6.