May 7, 2018
"Mirzya" actress Saiyami Kher wiill make her Marathi film
debut as Riteish Deshmukh's leading lady in his next production and acting
venture titled "Mauli".
The film, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, is
produced under Riteish's banner Mumbai Film Company.
It's especially a
happy moment for Saiyami, as with "Mauli", she will carrying forward the Marathi
legacy of her grandmother and veteran actress Usha Kiran.
Tanvi Azmi's
niece, Sayami seems to be sharing some more common ground with her as Tanvi too
made her Marathi debut with Riteish playing the role of his mother in "Lai
Bhari".
Saiyami, born and brought up in Nashik, says she is delighted to
work in a film in her mother tongue Marathi.
"That too opposite Riteish
in his home production. Riteish very successfully introduced a new genre of
action/ drama to Marathi cinema with 'Lai Bhari'. 'Mauli' is a film which will
always be very close to my heart because it takes me back to my Maharashtrian
roots.
"I will really miss my grandmother on this journey because she
would have been very proud to see my Marathi debut. I'm really excited and seek
everyone's good wishes and blessings," Saiyami said in a statement.
Riteish said the team was looking for a fresh face to cast in "Mauli".
"We found that in Saiyami. She is young, vivacious and fits the character of a
aFirebrand Marathi mulgi' to the T. We are extremely excited to collaborate with
her and looking forward to working with her," he said.
The film,
scheduled to release early in 2019, is already on floors and Saiyami is
scheduled to join the team soon.